I am so excited about this video! I have 1.6 acres of South facing sloped rocky sand area. I have hated that area for so long because it felt like I couldn't grow anything there. GRAPES!! GRAPES are my answer. And I absolutely adore grapes. My grandma grew them in New Mexico when I was a little girl and I have missed that feeling of walking thru grape vines. Can not wait to research grapes that grow best here and start on my adventure of grape farming
Thank you very much. I just bought a house with a HUGE concord grape vine. The main stem from the ground is 10" in diameter and stretch 40' along the fence. Now I'm headed out to do some pruning. Wish me luck.
I just bought a house too with very established grape vines same size as yours. And have been neglected for a few years. How much did you cut back the first year? And how many lateral vines did you keep?
In Cyprus the leaves are as important to the household as the grapes..They are cut and preserved or frozen to make stuffed vine leaves. I really want a vine again. Great advice about not allowing them to fruit in the first year. Fantastic video. I will be definitely showing it to my son. Love from Margaret
It's nearly impossible defined any notation of which Grapevine would be best suitable for stuffed grape leaves on the internet. I did a lot of research and found a university out of Arkansas has come up with a seedless grape which now you can find on the markets on the internet for sale and they are called Jupiter grapes. They produce a perfect large leaf to work with when rolling grape leaves. And they blanch very well to be put in your freezer to use whenever you like.
Thanks Margaret yes i have used the leaves for stuffing too, but there is only one family and they produce tons of leaves through the season :)Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
This was great, thanks, I have been researching "vine planting detail" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Qeyliana Henvery Domination - (just google it )? It is a great one off product for discovering how to become a pro grape grower minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
Here in Canada I grow mostly Concord grapes, great for jellies and juice. Last year we had a late frost that killed my blossoms so this year I have a plastic 'tent' ready to cover them if needed. I have clay soil and add compost for great crops. I was always afraid to prune them as you do but in your other video about grapes you said the plant can't support the miles of growth an unpruned plant will create, so this year I was ruthless and the buds are now forming nicely.
Great video Tony, I have had a grape vine for six years now and it has never produced anything, just read online that they need plenty sun so I have moved it from beside the conservatory to the end of the garden and it has more than tripled in size and for the first time flower buds have formed. This might be the year I get some free grapes 🍇. Thanks again for the info
Amazing information, Tony. I just picked up our first grape plants and this is helping so much as we're about to get them in the ground. This has made me more confident that we can get the grapes going and how to take care of them properly so that they can help feed the family for years to come. I am excited to cut them back. So much mass comes of the vines to be composted as well. How cool!
@@simplifygardeningone question about grapes please....is grafted or cutting grapevine is better for fruit production?? Which should I opt to cutting or grafting?plz reply
Great advice as always Tony. You have now made me very interested in growing grapes, so I'm now looking for online sellers, although I'll have to use trial & error as I'm new to grapes. I'm looking for a red variety & a green for starters. Wish me luck, thanks for sharing mate.
I’ve recently started gardening, and your tips have been a lifesaver! My plants are looking healthier than ever. Thank you for sharing your expertise!"
Hey DeAnna, Welcome to the channel. Glad you stopped by. there are plenty of videos to watch back through and loads more on the way. Join in the conversation in the comments sections with the community and share your experiences and knowledge, hope to get to know you better over the coming months
I was able to clone some of mine in a similar way, but I used cloning powder. Also, I sealed the top cutting by dipping it in liquid paraffin. So far it has worked out well.
Hello Mr. Tony. I am grateful for your video. I am a new grapes farmer and I am seriously looking for this information to enable my farm produce bountifully. I'll keep coming back to your videos for more tips.
Thanks so much my dear. I am doing my best to see that my grapes produce. Do you think they'll grow well in Nigeria? Because I want to make a winery too.
Wow! I'm impressed by your information I have a deep purple black grape vine it gives me a lots of fruits every year and I used it to make wine. I think grape vine is wonderful to have in the garden. Thanks, now I know how to prune.
Thank you for such an informative video! Last year I had successfully rooted grapevine cuttings within pots, partly because the soil in my yard is mostly clay based, and secondly because this is not my permanent residence, so I had hoped to transfer them if possible at some point. Can you make any recommendations regarding grape vine care and longevity in pots/containers, and how it might differ from permanent in-ground growing?
Great video Tony with lots of good tips. My tip: I planted Muscat grapes because I knew that the soil and climate was good for this variety since several of my neighbours were also growing this grape. It's worth just looking over the fence to get ideas about what works.
We moved into a home 2 years ago that has 2 fantastic grape vines in the back. I've never grown grapes before so they have gotten really unruly in the past, and it's looking that way again, although I have cut them all the way back each year. These vines have to be YEARS old as they are huge, heavy producers, and at least 10-12 inches around the main part. I'm hoping to get a handle on them this year, but I have no idea what I'm doing! This video has helped me get an idea of where to start, I'm just so afraid I'm going to cut too much off and not get as many grapes this year! Although the birds got at least half last year... Anyhow, thanks for the information! Looking forward to another year of juicy sweet grapes!
Anything that doesnt have grapes on it can be removed and the vines that do cut back as suggested trust me at end of winter cut it right back to the 1 inch stumps I was saying and you will be landed for next year
Tony, I have learned so much. Have been eyeing a few grape plants lately to add to my garden. What I have learned from you will help me start right. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Have 3 grape plants. This is the will be the 3rd year of growth. Have not trimmed them at all. Live in Minnesota. Live on the west side of a bluff, soil is loom/fine sand and drains very well. The type of grape I grow was developed by the state of Minnesota. I have noticed these large, very shiny beetles on my leaves the past 2 falls. Never gotten a good harvest, only had a few good grapes.
My Father in Law gave us a few cuttings last year and 1 has taken. 🍇😀 It's about 18 inches in length. We will follow your advice once we get fruit on first year so we can strengthen the plant. Thanks again
Hi Tony, Your tips are very helpful for a beginner like me. One question: A wooden framework such as your pergola-style structure would typically last about 15 years, max, whereas your vines themselves, will last for a few decades, I imagine. If so, what will you do when you have to replace the woodwork? Won't that pose quite a problem?
Not at all the branches lignify so they are stiff after a couple of years and therefore I can remove the structure from around them build a new one and tie them back in with no issue to the vines at all
By far one of the best videos I've watched on growing grapes. I've got 3 muscadine varieties that I love for fresh eating and once I start getting enough fruit I plan to make some wine with them.
It has taken me several years to get the hang of grapes. The biggest thing is that you need to prune off almost all of the new growth in early spring. Like 99%. I have also learned a new trick this year. I can never tell in winter where the buds are, so I always get too many. This year I waited a few weeks until the buds just started to sprout. Now it’s easy to tell where they are. I simply knocked off the excess. I have been told 5 per linear foot should remain.
I have two concord grape vines that are an overgrown mess. Your video has shown me what I need to do. I will look at the video to prune grapevine also. Thank you.
To the point and no filler. Love it! I just planted a row of Muscadines and Concords a few weeks ago. Some are two yr old vines. I'm already getting little clusters of grapes on a few vines. Should I clip those clusters off in order to let the vines focus on establishing roots and foliage or is it okay to let those clusters mature into fruit?
Fantastic video Tony. I've had a grape vine growing in the allotment greenhouse for 2 years now first time I've tried growing one. Have learnt loads from your video. Thanks
A very clear, practical and informative video - thank you! I'm not too sure about the idea that grapevines don't like heavy watering on the leaves or stems. Throughout Europe - France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece - they are grown outdoors - and some of the summer downpours are severe and prolonged - with no ill effect on the grapevines. The main reason to grow them in a polytunnel or greenhouse in UK is because they need the extra heat to finish ripening the fruit before the winter comes - as UK's summer average temperatures are on the cool side compared to continental Europe. Not much to do with watering.
Do you think it safer to say that, in the country (I live in Brunei) with high humidity and lots of sunshine all year round, planting the grape outside is safe for the plant? Thank you
Great video Tony. I’m going to try my hand at growing grapes again this year. I planted a couple of vine a few years ago but the rabbits loved them. Stripped the bark to bare wood. Lesson learned. The year I’m going to try the Valiant variety developed for cooler climates. I’m on the east coast of Canada on the smallest and best province. Fingers crossed that they will survive.
I love your video! You Tony are very knowledgeable. I have purchased some concord grape vines, because I want to make delicious concord grape jelly, that isn't full of fructose corn syrup. I appreciate the way you explain in detail how to grow and care for the vine. Thank you so much.
Thankyou...I have just taken over two vines that are 60 feet long and over 50 years old now that I have removed the brush and shade they are going crazy ...7 gal.ziplock bags so far...but I want to prep for next year...thanks for you video
Very timely! Especially about the soil mix. My daughter gave me a grape vine grow kit for Christmas and as per instructions the seeds were in the fridge. I'm just about to sow them so wish me luck! 😂😁🤣 Marty
Hi Tony, brilliant video and it has answered a few questions I had as I am a first time grape grower. mine has not long been planted and is a 3 yr old vine I purchased. it is in my greenhouse in a large container, it has been topped out at 7 feet and has 2 laterals at 6 feet which have now reached the sides of the greenhouse with both laterals having about 10 buds, there are also 2 more laterals at 3 feet but they are much smaller, all are tied on good strong wires and am thinking of growing to full length of the greenhouse which is 16 feet, down both sides and along the apex. It's a wooden greenhouse so supporting the vine isn't a problem....With it being container grown do I need to alter my feeding/watering? There are about 6 bunches on the vine already, should I remove these as the vine is 3 yrs old?...Cheers and keep up the great work....
The vine can support the grapes at 3 yrs so leave them. If you're not going to put it in the ground You need to constantly water and reduce the size of the plant.
Appreciate the video. I am growing grapes, but alas have nothing to offer as it's only been a couple years. Thanks for the pruning tips and the heads up on re planting the cuttings!
Yes I grow grapes. I had a harvest this year for the first time I’ve accidentally done everything right. But not having known what that was makes it difficult going forward. They were so delicious it is now my goal to go forward with some knowledge. So thanks for the small intro
Well I have quite a detailed video on grapes check out the one with a thumbnail with the ladies mouth eating a grape you will see it if you click videos
Thank you for this very informative video. I'm getting ready to plant my first grapevine in Virginia USA. It's a muscadine; I'm thinking about purchasing a concord also. God Bless You.
I just took over a plot . It is the 23rd of june. I have a grape vine already mature with fruits. Do i need to prune now above the fruits as per the video?
Lovely video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing one off product for learning how to become a successful grape grower without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate at very last got amazing success with it.
Cheers for the video content! Forgive me for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one off guide for learning how to become a successful grape grower minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my close friend Aubrey after a lifetime of fighting got great results with it.
Great Video clip! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one off guide for learning how to become a successful grape grower minus the headache. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cooworker got cool results with it.
Excellent video content! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your thoughts. Have you considered - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (search on google)? It is a great one off guide for learning how to become a successful grape grower without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got cool success with it.
Thanks Tony. I am glad you posted this today. I have about a half dozen young grapevines of unknown variety. Whenever I get grapes with seeds I spit the seeds and hope for the best. The oldest of them is two years old. It has always had red tendrils and I haven't pruned it yet. I was told that you don't prune until the third year and never prune until it goes dormant in the winter. It is huge and has engulfed the heavy cage it is growing in. By the look of your vines and harvest you definitely know what you are doing so any advice would be appreciated. Much Love
Yes Jan they say not to prune as it bleeds sap, however if you do not prune the grapes in colder climate will always be small. you need to limit the growth, its better for the plant and the harvest
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. After all my research, scanning videos and channels you provided all I needed from planting, fertilizing and harvest in one video. Appreciate you.
In the Philippines, they are growing grapes now too, its hot over there as it's a Tropical Country, I saw them planting Grapes fr. CUTTINGS, there were not much fuzz about it, and they are getting lots of produce....
Hello it was a pleasure watching you, i have planted from 2 springs ago but 2 feet apart and i planted about 11 grape plants a few different kinds of grapes and last year i did see what your talking with the powder mildew ...please what do you recommend i do i made it for my mother back yard garden...🙏🙏🙏
Have you grown a 'Rhea' grape vine? I'm growing one in Southern England. Planted three years ago. Seems to be doing well, despite my clay sub-soil. Kind of a slow grower though..
Your instructions and devices are fantastic! Thank you! I would like to know one more thing. What can we do at spring, when the grapes are just developing with those shoots which are growing fast, but doesn't have any grapes on them? Are they producing food for the grapes bunche's or taking food from the plants? Should we cut them off or leave them?
cut back the ones without grapes to 1 or 2 leaves this will provide enough food but not take too much energy from the plant. this bunches out to 1 per shoot and every 18 inches along the vine
Great tips, thank you! We are experimenting with them this year in South Carolina so your timing was perfect for us. We are possibly a bit hot for them, but we selected varieties that should be OK here. We grow muscadines here already and you can't keep them from growing but I don't like the taste of them very much so we are trying grapes too. Thank you again!
Hi everyone seen few videos on here some.suggest to plant into mixed soil wirh bricka what you lot use as i want to plant them outside and being in uk weather keeps changing any tips would be very appreciated
Simplify Gardening , no worries! The grapevines are doing a lot better, with quite a few grape clusters! I plan on doing even more work once we hit late fall and the vines go dormant for the year. Will certainly be referencing your work again!
A neighbor tossed a large potted wine grape because they thought it was dead. It started sprouting so I've grabbed it and will be repotting first thing in the spring. This was very useful, thank you
This has been such a great in depth video on grape care Tony, can't wait to propogate the one we have, it has grown over 13 feet and has sprouted arms, hasn't bore fruit yet, hopefully next year, but excited to try to multiply. 🍇
I use large apple/fruit bet bag to cover each bunch of my grapes, this way I dont need to fuss with a lot of netting and they are easy to put on and remove.
Thanks for that video Tony, it was really really helpful. My son bought me a Black Hambourg vine for Mothers Day. It is still in it's pot in the greenhouse. I was unsure what was best to do with it but I now have a plan :-)
Fantastic and helpful video Tony, I have a grapevine on the allotment I took over. It looks fairly old, it's not covered and has many woody clumps every couple of feet. I'd like to look after it but am I better to start a new?
really great video; we have two grape vines in our back lot but we had kinda just let them become grape bushes haha. found this video and am truly excited to get our plants back in good shape and with these tips I'm sure we will. keep up the awesome videos
Don’t throw away the large leaves. Make dolmas. Wash them and put them in a salt brine and fill with cooked rice, olive oil and spices.
Great video. I’m new to growing grapes. First year this year so I appreciate the info. I’ll be watching more
I am so excited about this video! I have 1.6 acres of South facing sloped rocky sand area. I have hated that area for so long because it felt like I couldn't grow anything there. GRAPES!! GRAPES are my answer. And I absolutely adore grapes. My grandma grew them in New Mexico when I was a little girl and I have missed that feeling of walking thru grape vines. Can not wait to research grapes that grow best here and start on my adventure of grape farming
Oh Wow, 1.6 acres of grapes, You will be producing your own wine next ;)
@@simplifygardening I would LOVE that....if I knew how to make wine haha. What are some good wine variety grapes? And thanks for responding. I smiled.
I'm very curious after 3 years, is your vineyard still growing well? please respond to me
Thank you very much. I just bought a house with a HUGE concord grape vine. The main stem from the ground is 10" in diameter and stretch 40' along the fence. Now I'm headed out to do some pruning. Wish me luck.
I just bought a house too with very established grape vines same size as yours. And have been neglected for a few years. How much did you cut back the first year? And how many lateral vines did you keep?
In Cyprus the leaves are as important to the household as the grapes..They are cut and preserved or frozen to make stuffed vine leaves. I really want a vine again. Great advice about not allowing them to fruit in the first year. Fantastic video. I will be definitely showing it to my son. Love from Margaret
It's nearly impossible defined any notation of which Grapevine would be best suitable for stuffed grape leaves on the internet. I did a lot of research and found a university out of Arkansas has come up with a seedless grape which now you can find on the markets on the internet for sale and they are called Jupiter grapes. They produce a perfect large leaf to work with when rolling grape leaves. And they blanch very well to be put in your freezer to use whenever you like.
Thanks Margaret yes i have used the leaves for stuffing too, but there is only one family and they produce tons of leaves through the season :)Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
Thank you george for feeding that info on to the community .Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
I'm Armenian and I also love stuffed grape leaves (Dolma) 🍇
This was great, thanks, I have been researching "vine planting detail" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Qeyliana Henvery Domination - (just google it )?
It is a great one off product for discovering how to become a pro grape grower minus the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.
I really appreciate your calm teaching method and your diverse knowledge. Thank you for this video!
Thanks terri. glad your enjoying my content
@@simplifygardening I'm starting a grape plantings thank for sharing
@@rowinforthecrown5978 good luck hope they crop well for you
@@simplifygardening I laughed at this because I forgot I had the playback speed accidentally set to 1.5 and thought, man, this guy is hyper LOL!
@@chickadeeacres3864 lol i better slow down for you :)
should have watched this years ago... now my grape is a big mass growing everywhere and producing only tiny grapes. was very educational tho. :)
wait until fall and prune right back to the structure
Here in Canada I grow mostly Concord grapes, great for jellies and juice. Last year we had a late frost that killed my blossoms so this year I have a plastic 'tent' ready to cover them if needed. I have clay soil and add compost for great crops. I was always afraid to prune them as you do but in your other video about grapes you said the plant can't support the miles of growth an unpruned plant will create, so this year I was ruthless and the buds are now forming nicely.
Grape jelly so nice I love that stuff.Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
Great video Tony, I have had a grape vine for six years now and it has never produced anything, just read online that they need plenty sun so I have moved it from beside the conservatory to the end of the garden and it has more than tripled in size and for the first time flower buds have formed.
This might be the year I get some free grapes 🍇.
Thanks again for the info
Yes Trevor the sun is important thats why they like south facing if possible
Most comprehensive and thorough tutorial. So glad I found your channel Tony. Thank you so much!
Amazing information, Tony. I just picked up our first grape plants and this is helping so much as we're about to get them in the ground. This has made me more confident that we can get the grapes going and how to take care of them properly so that they can help feed the family for years to come.
I am excited to cut them back. So much mass comes of the vines to be composted as well. How cool!
Awesome and grats on getting a vine. don't forget to check out the grape growing playlist as I have a load more videos on it
@@simplifygardeningone question about grapes please....is grafted or cutting grapevine is better for fruit production??
Which should I opt to cutting or grafting?plz reply
Great advice as always Tony. You have now made me very interested in growing grapes, so I'm now looking for online sellers, although I'll have to use trial & error as I'm new to grapes. I'm looking for a red variety & a green for starters. Wish me luck, thanks for sharing mate.
Red Flame grapes are excellent.
This was the best tutorial I've found. Thank you. I've learned so much from this video.
Awesome thanks David
I’ve recently started gardening, and your tips have been a lifesaver! My plants are looking healthier than ever. Thank you for sharing your expertise!"
@@Bread.139 your welcome 😃
Just used both your videos to prune my son's very well established vine at his new house. Looking forward to how it progress's .
This is the first vid of yours I watched. Thumbs up and subbed! 💟
Hey DeAnna, Welcome to the channel. Glad you stopped by. there are plenty of videos to watch back through and loads more on the way. Join in the conversation in the comments sections with the community and share your experiences and knowledge, hope to get to know you better over the coming months
Same. ♡
My grape vine stop growing .
I was able to clone some of mine in a similar way, but I used cloning powder. Also, I sealed the top cutting by dipping it in liquid paraffin. So far it has worked out well.
Same
Hello Mr. Tony. I am grateful for your video. I am a new grapes farmer and I am seriously looking for this information to enable my farm produce bountifully. I'll keep coming back to your videos for more tips.
Glad it was of interest
Thanks so much my dear. I am doing my best to see that my grapes produce. Do you think they'll grow well in Nigeria? Because I want to make a winery too.
Thank you , I have begun my first year and this is great information
Wow! I'm impressed by your information I have a deep purple black grape vine it gives me a lots of fruits every year and I used it to make wine. I think grape vine is wonderful to have in the garden. Thanks, now I know how to prune.
Thank you for such an informative video! Last year I had successfully rooted grapevine cuttings within pots, partly because the soil in my yard is mostly clay based, and secondly because this is not my permanent residence, so I had hoped to transfer them if possible at some point. Can you make any recommendations regarding grape vine care and longevity in pots/containers, and how it might differ from permanent in-ground growing?
Great video Tony with lots of good tips. My tip: I planted Muscat grapes because I knew that the soil and climate was good for this variety since several of my neighbours were also growing this grape. It's worth just looking over the fence to get ideas about what works.
Local knowledge is always good to use:) Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
We moved into a home 2 years ago that has 2 fantastic grape vines in the back. I've never grown grapes before so they have gotten really unruly in the past, and it's looking that way again, although I have cut them all the way back each year. These vines have to be YEARS old as they are huge, heavy producers, and at least 10-12 inches around the main part. I'm hoping to get a handle on them this year, but I have no idea what I'm doing! This video has helped me get an idea of where to start, I'm just so afraid I'm going to cut too much off and not get as many grapes this year! Although the birds got at least half last year...
Anyhow, thanks for the information! Looking forward to another year of juicy sweet grapes!
Anything that doesnt have grapes on it can be removed and the vines that do cut back as suggested trust me at end of winter cut it right back to the 1 inch stumps I was saying and you will be landed for next year
Tony, I have learned so much. Have been eyeing a few grape plants lately to add to my garden. What I have learned from you will help me start right. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
My husband and I are trying to grow grapes this is very useful thank you.
I have a seedless Hermiston. I took your advice and pruned like you said but I still don't have grapes. What should I do now?
Have 3 grape plants. This is the will be the 3rd year of growth. Have not trimmed them at all. Live in Minnesota. Live on the west side of a bluff, soil is loom/fine sand and drains very well. The type of grape I grow was developed by the state of Minnesota. I have noticed these large, very shiny beetles on my leaves the past 2 falls. Never gotten a good harvest, only had a few good grapes.
Prune back the vines right to the structure you want. check this video out to know how. ruclips.net/video/-iDj46SjdMk/видео.html
@@simplifygardening thanks for the advice. I can see how I want to prune my vine. Going to construct a structure for my grapes to live on next.
Best Grapevine video I have seen!!! So much excellent information that I NEEDED! Thank you!😊
Glad it was useful to you Beth
Yes I grow grapes and I still learning . I really enjoy your video , thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Sarah :)
My Father in Law gave us a few cuttings last year and 1 has taken. 🍇😀 It's about 18 inches in length. We will follow your advice once we get fruit on first year so we can strengthen the plant. Thanks again
Thats great Suzy. Wait until u see the grapes on mine in a couple months they are just over 3 years old
Thanks for the information. Very useful. From Papua New Guinea.
Hi Tony, Your tips are very helpful for a beginner like me. One question: A wooden framework such as your pergola-style structure would typically last about 15 years, max, whereas your vines themselves, will last for a few decades, I imagine. If so, what will you do when you have to replace the woodwork? Won't that pose quite a problem?
Not at all the branches lignify so they are stiff after a couple of years and therefore I can remove the structure from around them build a new one and tie them back in with no issue to the vines at all
By far one of the best videos I've watched on growing grapes. I've got 3 muscadine varieties that I love for fresh eating and once I start getting enough fruit I plan to make some wine with them.
Wow, thank you! Have you checked out last weeks video i made on grapes also?
@@simplifygardening not yet, I'll check it out
Wonderful video thank you for teaching us how to take cuttings and propagate:))))))))) sure I will try
You are welcome 😊
It has taken me several years to get the hang of grapes. The biggest thing is that you need to prune off almost all of the new growth in early spring. Like 99%.
I have also learned a new trick this year. I can never tell in winter where the buds are, so I always get too many. This year I waited a few weeks until the buds just started to sprout. Now it’s easy to tell where they are. I simply knocked off the excess. I have been told 5 per linear foot should remain.
Excellent vid ! Both highly informative and quite charming in your presentation. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it David. I released a new video on grapes today which might interest you. Tony
Helpful and informative. Glad I saw the bit about the soil!
I have two concord grape vines that are an overgrown mess. Your video has shown me what I need to do. I will look at the video to prune grapevine also. Thank you.
Good luck!
To the point and no filler. Love it! I just planted a row of Muscadines and Concords a few weeks ago. Some are two yr old vines. I'm already getting little clusters of grapes on a few vines. Should I clip those clusters off in order to let the vines focus on establishing roots and foliage or is it okay to let those clusters mature into fruit?
Fantastic video Tony. I've had a grape vine growing in the allotment greenhouse for 2 years now first time I've tried growing one. Have learnt loads from your video. Thanks
Martyn That is why I make them mate, always happy to help. Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
I never watched a better video on grapes in my life.
Thanks Peter, but I think ive made a better one last week. Check it out and let me know ;)
I'm going to grow grapes and I picked some nice ones. Also I hope Tuck is doing well.
A very clear, practical and informative video - thank you! I'm not too sure about the idea that grapevines don't like heavy watering on the leaves or stems. Throughout Europe - France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece - they are grown outdoors - and some of the summer downpours are severe and prolonged - with no ill effect on the grapevines. The main reason to grow them in a polytunnel or greenhouse in UK is because they need the extra heat to finish ripening the fruit before the winter comes - as UK's summer average temperatures are on the cool side compared to continental Europe. Not much to do with watering.
Thanks
Do you think it safer to say that, in the country (I live in Brunei) with high humidity and lots of sunshine all year round, planting the grape outside is safe for the plant? Thank you
Great video Tony.
I’m going to try my hand at growing grapes again this year. I planted a couple of vine a few years ago but the rabbits loved them. Stripped the bark to bare wood.
Lesson learned.
The year I’m going to try the Valiant variety developed for cooler climates. I’m on the east coast of Canada on the smallest and best province.
Fingers crossed that they will survive.
I love your video! You Tony are very knowledgeable. I have purchased some concord grape vines, because I want to make delicious concord grape jelly, that isn't full of fructose corn syrup. I appreciate the way you explain in detail how to grow and care for the vine. Thank you so much.
So nice of you Sue thanks
Thankyou...I have just taken over two vines that are 60 feet long and over 50 years old now that I have removed the brush and shade they are going crazy ...7 gal.ziplock bags so far...but I want to prep for next year...thanks for you video
Glad its helped
Very timely! Especially about the soil mix. My daughter gave me a grape vine grow kit for Christmas and as per instructions the seeds were in the fridge. I'm just about to sow them so wish me luck! 😂😁🤣 Marty
Good Luck Marty and Ken hope you have a great time growing it. Any issues let me know :)
this video refreshed my knowledge about grape growing. very informative 👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Tony, brilliant video and it has answered a few questions I had as I am a first time grape grower. mine has not long been planted and is a 3 yr old vine I purchased. it is in my greenhouse in a large container, it has been topped out at 7 feet and has 2 laterals at 6 feet which have now reached the sides of the greenhouse with both laterals having about 10 buds, there are also 2 more laterals at 3 feet but they are much smaller, all are tied on good strong wires and am thinking of growing to full length of the greenhouse which is 16 feet, down both sides and along the apex. It's a wooden greenhouse so supporting the vine isn't a problem....With it being container grown do I need to alter my feeding/watering? There are about 6 bunches on the vine already, should I remove these as the vine is 3 yrs old?...Cheers and keep up the great work....
The vine can support the grapes at 3 yrs so leave them. If you're not going to put it in the ground You need to constantly water and reduce the size of the plant.
Appreciate the video. I am growing grapes, but alas have nothing to offer as it's only been a couple years. Thanks for the pruning tips and the heads up on re planting the cuttings!
Hey no worries, I have a larger pruning video in the fruit playlist if you need more info, :)
Looked at lots of sights this one is the most interesting and great information he explains things very well !
Thanks John. I appreciate that :)
beautiful tips for the people who like to plant grapes. good tips.
Such a lot of great knowledge, ty for a great video
Yes I grow grapes. I had a harvest this year for the first time I’ve accidentally done everything right. But not having known what that was makes it difficult going forward. They were so delicious it is now my goal to go forward with some knowledge. So thanks for the small intro
Well I have quite a detailed video on grapes check out the one with a thumbnail with the ladies mouth eating a grape you will see it if you click videos
Love to find someone that loves growing grapes
Very helpful instruction on growing grapes. Thanks!
You are welcome!
Thank you for this very informative video. I'm getting ready to plant my first grapevine in Virginia USA. It's a muscadine; I'm thinking about purchasing a concord also. God Bless You.
Thanks for all the comprehensive tips Tony…😊
What a great guy you are Tony! Beautiful video! I just learn how to multiply my greap vine! Thank You!
Hi Nick. glad you got something out of the video mate
A very well done video, plenty of advice for the first time grower, thank you, great tips.
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent, comprehensive video resource. Saving this one. Thanks.
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it
Very good tips Tony. You can use the young leaves for making Dolman. Stuffed vine leaves. Must put in a brine first.
Yes Patrick, funny enough ive been looking into eating the leaves too
Thank you so much for this video. I am on year 2 with my grapes. Thanks so much.
Thank you for a very detailed explanation about planting grapes.
I just took over a plot . It is the 23rd of june. I have a grape vine already mature with fruits. Do i need to prune now above the fruits as per the video?
Love the details on how to successfully grow grapes, really helps me to grow mine
Glad to be of help
Just buying my first vine, Black Hamburgh, will have it in the greenhouse, thank you for your advice.
The info on propagation was really informative 👌🏿
wow, i never understood why you have the roots outside and the rest in the polytunnel. Now i get it. It's actually a good idea. :-)
Glad you like it and now understand it Sandra :).,Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
Lovely video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing one off product for learning how to become a successful grape grower without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate at very last got amazing success with it.
Cheers for the video content! Forgive me for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one off guide for learning how to become a successful grape grower minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my close friend Aubrey after a lifetime of fighting got great results with it.
Great Video clip! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one off guide for learning how to become a successful grape grower minus the headache. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cooworker got cool results with it.
Excellent video content! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your thoughts. Have you considered - Lammywalness Green Grapes Guide (search on google)? It is a great one off guide for learning how to become a successful grape grower without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got cool success with it.
Thanks Tony. I am glad you posted this today. I have about a half dozen young grapevines of unknown variety. Whenever I get grapes with seeds I spit the seeds and hope for the best. The oldest of them is two years old. It has always had red tendrils and I haven't pruned it yet. I was told that you don't prune until the third year and never prune until it goes dormant in the winter. It is huge and has engulfed the heavy cage it is growing in. By the look of your vines and harvest you definitely know what you are doing so any advice would be appreciated. Much Love
Yes Jan they say not to prune as it bleeds sap, however if you do not prune the grapes in colder climate will always be small. you need to limit the growth, its better for the plant and the harvest
Do I need to cover my grapes with some bags or nets before winter, mine said it can handle till -30*
No matter how many times I see it, It inspires me more and more.
Thanks that why i make videos to inspire people
Been thinking about grapes glad I watched this for now I’m just going to give love to the ones growing naturally by my house
Very helpful, I have a tree that started bearing unexpectedly and this video will be helpful. Does this method apply to all tyIes of vines?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. After all my research, scanning videos and channels you provided all I needed from planting, fertilizing and harvest in one video. Appreciate you.
Thank you very much. I appreciate that. I also have dedicated pruning and especial videos on grapes, be sure to check them out
I bought my first grape plant around a week ago, this was such a helpful video!
Adding to my grape growing knowledge base. My first vine will be purchased this fall.
Good luck with it Maggie
In the Philippines, they are growing grapes now too, its hot over there as it's a Tropical Country, I saw them planting Grapes fr. CUTTINGS, there were not much fuzz about it, and they are getting lots of produce....
Hello it was a pleasure watching you, i have planted from 2 springs ago but 2 feet apart and i planted about 11 grape plants a few different kinds of grapes and last year i did see what your talking with the powder mildew ...please what do you recommend i do i made it for my mother back yard garden...🙏🙏🙏
SB Plant Invigorator will help with that
Have you grown a 'Rhea' grape vine? I'm growing one in Southern England. Planted three years ago. Seems to be doing well, despite my clay sub-soil. Kind of a slow grower though..
Well explained and very interesting video about your wonderful grape farm
Thanks
Your instructions and devices are fantastic! Thank you!
I would like to know one more thing. What can we do at spring, when the grapes are just developing with those shoots which are growing fast, but doesn't have any grapes on them?
Are they producing food for the grapes bunche's or taking food from the plants? Should we cut them off or leave them?
cut back the ones without grapes to 1 or 2 leaves this will provide enough food but not take too much energy from the plant. this bunches out to 1 per shoot and every 18 inches along the vine
Great tips, thank you! We are experimenting with them this year in South Carolina so your timing was perfect for us. We are possibly a bit hot for them, but we selected varieties that should be OK here. We grow muscadines here already and you can't keep them from growing but I don't like the taste of them very much so we are trying grapes too. Thank you again!
The grapes I have are so sweet and they also made a great wine too
just i can say is thanks for teaching agriculture
It's my pleasure
Hi everyone seen few videos on here some.suggest to plant into mixed soil wirh bricka what you lot use as i want to plant them outside and being in uk weather keeps changing any tips would be very appreciated
Thanks for the knowledge and insights. I have a LOT of work to do to rehabilitate a neglected grapevine.
Best of luck! Sorry for the late reply
Simplify Gardening , no worries! The grapevines are doing a lot better, with quite a few grape clusters! I plan on doing even more work once we hit late fall and the vines go dormant for the year. Will certainly be referencing your work again!
A neighbor tossed a large potted wine grape because they thought it was dead. It started sprouting so I've grabbed it and will be repotting first thing in the spring. This was very useful, thank you
Oh thats very cool find. I have quite a few videos on grapes all with different info so check those out too, Be great for you to get a good crop on it
@@simplifygardening will do!
best grape video ever!
Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it
What type would you recommend for eating in SW Wales? Thanks Tony
Very informative video and simple to follow..well done.
Glad it was helpful!
This has been such a great in depth video on grape care Tony, can't wait to propogate the one we have, it has grown over 13 feet and has sprouted arms, hasn't bore fruit yet, hopefully next year, but excited to try to multiply. 🍇
Glad it was helpful Suzy. Prune it and it will fruit
@@simplifygardening awesome will prune some this weekend, thanks 😊
@@SuzyTopAgent cool give you something to do ;)
I use large apple/fruit bet bag to cover each bunch of my grapes, this way I dont need to fuss with a lot of netting and they are easy to put on and remove.
Yes thats a great idea, Ive been doing the same thing
Thanks for that video Tony, it was really really helpful. My son bought me a Black Hambourg vine for Mothers Day. It is still in it's pot in the greenhouse. I was unsure what was best to do with it but I now have a plan :-)
What a great gift, and let me know how it does. Sorry for the late reply I have had some personal issues
What does he mean by Tomatoe feed? Feed made by tomatoes or a special fertilizer that is meant for tomatoes?
Awesome video. Informational and great delivery.
Glad it helped!
Fantastic and helpful video Tony, I have a grapevine on the allotment I took over. It looks fairly old, it's not covered and has many woody clumps every couple of feet. I'd like to look after it but am I better to start a new?
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO!!!! 👍🏼
Love the outside/inside idea.
Thanks so much for your sharing ! The best !
really great video; we have two grape vines in our back lot but we had kinda just let them become grape bushes haha. found this video and am truly excited to get our plants back in good shape and with these tips I'm sure we will. keep up the awesome videos
Oh wow, that would be a fair bit of work but cut right back to what you need as a framework.
Beautiful. I would have never thought about growing into a greenhouse
Its the best for them they like the cooler roots but the protection for the vine itself
Excellent tutorial. Very easy to follow. Well done
Sorry for the late reply. I have been unwell. Glad you enjoyed the video.