{"id":316,"date":"2009-03-21T18:52:25","date_gmt":"2009-03-21T16:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.my-grape-vine.com\/blog\/?p=316"},"modified":"2012-09-11T11:35:57","modified_gmt":"2012-09-11T11:35:57","slug":"the-second-year-of-growing-your-grape-vine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.my-grape-vine.com\/blog\/the-second-year-of-growing-your-grape-vine\/","title":{"rendered":"The Second Year Of Growing Your Grape Vine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s say you succeeded in getting your new grape vine to reach the top trellis wires the previous season; now what?\u00a0 <\/span>What are the goals for the second year of growing a grape vine.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned in a previous article, the goal for year one is to establish the grape vine, develop a strong root system and training the grape vine to the trellis wires.\u00a0 <\/span>In year two, we will start to construct the framework or cordon of the grape vine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Constructing the framework of the vine is one of the most important aspects of training a grape vine, as this will be the permanent structure of the vine from which canes and spurs will be pruned.\u00a0 <\/span>These canes and spurs will be the fruit bearers for your grape vine.\u00a0 <\/span>It will also be the area where you will do most of the pruning in the future and from which you will renew the grape vine as well.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What is the framework (also known as arms or cordons)?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

From the main stem that grows straight up from the ground, in spring, new shoots will develop from buds in the canopy area (where the trellis wires are).\u00a0 <\/span>These shoots will laterally cover the trellis wires, and will look like a fishbone; a main vertical structure with laterals developed sideways.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Your goal is to cover as many of the trellis wires during this growing season, so you will have enough canes to choose from during the pruning season.\u00a0 <\/span>These canes will be pruned to arms or cordons; normally 2, 4 or six, depending on the trellis system you use.\u00a0 <\/span>As explained in the Complete Grape Growing System, the gable trellis system I construct and use, although a bit more expensive than the well known kniffen systems or two and three wire systems, is a very versatile trellis.\u00a0 <\/span>It allows you to spread the shoots evenly among the wires and will exposes the leaves of the vine to the much-needed sunlight much more efficiently.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Developing the framework of the grape vine is an ongoing process during year two and three of growing a grape vine.\u00a0 <\/span>After you have covered the wires of the trellis in the second growing season, the leaves will fall off during winter, exposing the canes that needs to be pruned.\u00a0 <\/span>If you decided to have say for example 4 arms, then you need to prune these four arms back to <\/span>6 to 8<\/span> buds and tie it to the trellis wires.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to not leave enough room for shoots to develop from the arms during the upcoming growing season.\u00a0 <\/span>Don\u2019t try to construct too many arms on a small canopy; \u00a0<\/span>there should be at least\u00a0 <\/span>500 mm or 20 inches between two arms, otherwise the grape vine will get too compact in years to come.\u00a0 <\/span>This will allow proper airflow through the vine and will also allow the sunlight to penetrate the vine \u2013 important for fruitfulness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Constructing the lower arms of the grape vine first, before you will start to develop the upper arms.\u00a0 <\/span>Both can be developed during the second year of growing your grape vine if your grape vine grew well enough.\u00a0 <\/span>However, the bottom arms are your main concern at this stage.\u00a0 <\/span>NEVER try to develop the upper arms before the lower arms.\u00a0 <\/span>A grape vine tends to neglect basilar growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I hope this article gave you some insight on developing the framework during year two of growing a grape vine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As I always, say:\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cDevelop a poor structure and you will pay the price!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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