How to Harvest and Store Muscadine Grapes
Muscadine grapes are North American natives that grow primarily in the southeastern United States. They far outperform their European and American cousins there, thriving in a hot, humid climate that makes other grape varieties wilt. Pick ... [... more]
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How to Harvest and Store Grapes
Grapes are both the cornerstone of the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich and the star ingredient of that vintage bottle of wine you've been saving. It's not surprising that they decorate home gardens, in one form or another, wherever they ... [... more]
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How to Prune a Grape Vine
Pruning grape vines can be a mystery. But if you remember that all grapes produce fruit on one-year old wood, you have taken the first step towards viticulture! Here's how to prune a grapevine. Allow the grape vine to grow any-which-way the first ... [... more]
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How to Grow Grapes
Growing grapes successfully depends on several things. All grapes require full sun, moderate water and some timely care. However, you will have more success if you select and plant a variety that thrives in your climate. There are three basic ... [... more]
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How to prevent grape growing mistakes
Often, new grape vine owners face the challenge of growing their grape vines the correct way. Here are the most common mistakes new grape growers make and how to prevent it Remember, the best row direction for a grape vine is with the path of the ... [... more]
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How to Spot Botrytis (Gray Mold) in Grapes
Many grapes can be lost because of an infection called botrytis, also known as gray mold or bunch rot. This is a very common disease for grapes and it should be spotted as early as possible. Here are some tips on what to look for. Pay special ... [... more]
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How to Cultivate Muscadines
Muscadines (Vitis rotunda) are a species of grapevine native to the southeastern United States. They prefer the warm, humid climate there and may be injured by temperatures below 10 degrees. Muscadines grow wild and also are commercially ... [... more]
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How to Save Money Growing Bare Root Fruit.
Once the fruits are in, get to the nursery ASAP. Supplies are limited and the experience fruit shoppers will be hitting the nursery days after the shipments arrive. They should also be getting fruit trees and blueberries. Many nurseries prefer to ... [... more]
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How to Care for a Grapevine
Growing grapes is a popular pastime for people who like to produce their own food and care for plants and gardens. There are different ways to grow a grapevine and various methods to care for the grapes to ensure a good harvest from season to ... [... more]
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How to grow grapes in cold climates
Growing grapes in cold climates isn't as difficult as it may seem initially. There are various methods you can use to prevent your vine from getting damaged by cold winters. The Grape varieties I am going to talk about are hardy to at least ... [... more]
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How to protect your grape vines from cold damage
Protecting your grape vine from cold damage is very important, especially if you live in an erea where the temperatures constantly drop below freezing point If you are in the unfortunate position to live in an area with constant sub zero ... [... more]
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How to Prune Grapes
Without knowing how to prune a spur (short bearer) the correct way, you can spoil your potential crop - did you know that? So, I went out into my vineyards and took some really nice pictures that will explain how to prune a spur. But before I ... [... more]
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