🍇 Grape vine
Vitis vinifera
Table grapes are planted in late winter against a warm wall or pergola. The February-March pruning is THE decision that sets the harvest: vines fruit on this year's wood carried by last year's canes.
The calendar at a glance
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | ||||||||||||
| Pruning | ||||||||||||
| Harvest |
When to plant grape vines?
Plant grape vines in February, March and November.
When to prune grape vines?
Prune grape vines in February and March.
When to harvest grape vines?
Harvest grape vines in September and October.
The tips that matter
- Prune hard in late winter (2-3 buds per cane), outside frost and before the sap rises hard — a late-pruned vine 'weeps'.
- In summer, strip leaves around the bunches: sun and airflow mean ripe grapes and less mildew.
- Stop watering once established: vines fetch their water metres down.
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