Vineyard For Grape Growing

After all, grapes grow on what? The only thing that may disappoint you is that the first harvest does not come before 3-4 years. In the event that you want juicy grapes there is a need to take proper care of the vines. Proper pruning assures juicy grapes development. Always prune when the plant is dormant. Most grape types can be grown in North American because of the favorable weather. There are different grape varieties that are very well suited for colder regions too.

If you are keen to have your own vineyard you may either plant cuttings from any friends vineyard or buy good plants form any gardening store. Only buy a plant that is a minimum of one year old. Due to the fact that grapes flourish in the presence of sunlight you need to always make sure that enough exposure exists at all times.

The next thing you need to check is the type of soil required to grow your grapes. Soil can be treated accordingly. Grapes grow well on acidic soils which have pH levels between 5-5.5. Loam soil which is properly drained is very good for growing grapes. Clay soil and sandy soil are definitely not good if you want to grow grapes.

Before you plant anything we recommend that you look at local gardening stores so that you know how long a growing season is. Growing season varies with varieties used. Different varieties will come with shordter growing periods when compared to others. One growing season usually lasts for a minimum of 140 days and a maximum of 180 days. Identify the type of grape you are growing and for what purpose. People can grow grapes in order to make wine, juice or just self consumption. Different grapes types come with different growing seasons.

Whenever planting consider the gap spaces needed between plants and rows of plants. Maintain a gap of at least 5 to 8 feet between two plants and a gap of at least 8 to 12 feet between two rows. Roots of a grape plant generally grow up to 3 feet length wise and forty feet in the soil. Enough gap space is crucial as these plants will require space to grow properly. Never make the mistake of planting other plants near grapes. Space is always needed for proper flourishment.

Grapes grow as grapevines and it is imperative to know how to build trellises. Trellises are of various types. Grapevine supports stands out as their most important function. The trellises that are the strongest should use gauge wire.

Grapes do require constant pruning when dormant. Kniffen gour cane method is the most popular method. In this method two canes of each plant are kept on either side of the plant. Then the older canes are then cut off. The canes that are kept back should ideally have the same diameter and about 10-20 buds. You should never chop off a renewal spur. Every single arm should end up with 4 renewal spurs.