Archive for October, 2008

Replanting A Grape Vine

Because so many grape growers ask this question, I though it would be a good idea to write this article as part of the “New To Growing Grapes” series of posts on my blog. 
The reason why so many new grape growers replant their grape vines, is poor planning, incorrect soil preparation and choosing the incorrect [...]

Update on layering a grape vine

In the previous post, “Layering A Grape Vine“, I showed you how to layer a grape vine.  As your grape vine starts showing signs of new growth, you need to manage these layers in order to maximize the shoot growth of the new grape vine and to develop the frame work (cordons) of the new [...]

The Importance Of Oxygen In The Soil When Growing Grapes

In the previous blog (Watering grape vines) we spoke about what instruments you can use to determine the amount of water needed by the grape vine.
As mentioned in the article, you should maintain a good balance between the amount of water and oxygen in the soil, to ensure proper root development.  In this article, I [...]

New To Growing Grapes | Watering Grapes

 
 
“How much water is enough?” or “How often do I need to water my grape vine?”  is one of the most asked questions by home grape growers.  This is also one of the most difficult one’s to answer, because there are so many outside factors that will play a major role in deciding how long [...]