Friday, January 20, 2012

How can I fix and old grape vine on my new property?

I have a grape vine in my back yard and it has taken over a neighbors fence and is growing up the trees. What is the best way to prune it and make a supporting structure to retrain it??

How can I fix and old grape vine on my new property?
cut all branches except two . On the two left, leave one last years growth branch on each -the one nearest the root- and remove all old growth after that..Cut those branches leaving three buds on each.

That would be ideal , especially if performed on February(or March on colder climates).

If you can't do that try to leave or disentangle at least a major branch with a last year's growth branch on.

The best way for it to be supported is to help it grow horizontally to make a living roof for your patio or your veranda if you have a big one.
Reply:It is wise to prune where it is growing into your neighbor's yard. Then sometime in January, cut the plant down leaving a few foundations branches (mostly the larger ones) and purchase or build a trellis for your vine. It will grow back and within the support structure you've provided for it.
Reply:read here....



http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/st...



then follow the link at the bottom of the page for "Growing grapes in the home garden" for more info.....



most of all, don't do anything major to it till it's dormant, in Jan/Feb.....and no fertilizing!!!

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