HortiWorld

    Viticulture Article by CH.Anusha & N.Bhargavi What is viticulture?? Viticulture is the cultivation and harvesting of grapes. It is a branch of the science of horticulture.  Grapes production in India :   Grape cultivation in India has been commercially taken up under a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. While there are three distinct regions, e.g., temperate (J.K. and H.P.), sub-tropical (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Western U.P.) and tropical (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh). The current area and production under grape is estimated at 60,200 ha with an annual production of 1,546,300 tonnes.Maharashtra accounts for more than 80% of the total production.  ♦️  Nashik, called “grape capital of India” Growing vines : Many factors can affect the overall quality of a grape vine, the three most important are climate, slope, and soil. Climate: Climate is the most significant external factor in determining a grape’s inherent...