I have a large garden and would love to grow a grapevine. How do I start?
By Charlie
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First, check with your local nursery to make sure you are in an area where grapes will grow. They will also advise you which varieties are best. When I was a child in Illinois we had a concord grape vine in our back yard which did produce grapes.
Now I have one in my yard in Santa Clara county in California which is also doing very well.
Next, plant it somewhere that you can have a very good trellis. Mine is made from 2x2s and leans against the side of the house.
You could also train the vines horizontally along a fence. Every Fall we prune the vines way back to just the thickest ones. It might be a good idea to go to the library and take out some books about growing grapes or buy one at that local nursery.
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