What do you call these things hanging from my grapevine? Can I cut them off now or do I have to wait until the vine is dormant? This is the first year they have been this thick and this long.
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I believe they are called AIR ROOTS. They really aren't needed for the plant to grow and produce grapes. They are more for anchoring to whatever they are trying to climb and grow on. They can be quite ugly, so just cut them off.
Thank you. I think that is what I'm going to do as they sure are ugly.
It appears these are called 'Aerial Roots' and although weird looking can be removed without damaging your grape vines.
"Aerial rooting in grapes has been described as an indication of cold injury."
Here is a link that explains what may be causing your problem.
blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.../
Thank you.
Yes, these are aerial roots.
I found an interesting post by Eric Stafne (Mississippi State University) about aerial root formation in grapevines. grapes.extension.org/
Thank you. These are Scuppernong grapes. We live in the North Carolina piedmont area. The winters can get down in the teens but are usually not too cold.
This PDF may help answer your question: viticulture.unl.edu/
The plant needs energy to fruit. Cut them off.
Thanks Judy but I'm thinking it's too late for that now. These grapes get ripe end of August and 1st 2 weeks in September. I picked the last ones off the vine yesterday. Best I can read, pruning the vine back is done in June and July but just a little to open it up for the fruit to get sun and air.
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