Growing Grape Vines in Tropical India: Humidity Management and Nutrition

Abhishek in India germinated 4 of 5 grape seeds after stratification. Wet tropical climate; winter now, but summer/monsoon coming. Wants healthy plants, not fruit.

Challenges

High humidity/monsoon unfavorable for grapes, but India has grown them since 4th century BC. FAO resource: Grape Production in Tropics.

Key Practices

• Mildew prevention: Prune for maximum air circulation.
• Irrigation: Drip irrigation preferred.
• Fertilization: Once yearly, high nitrogen (first number highest on N-P-K label). Promotes stems/leaves.