Growing Grapes From Shoots

Grapes are a tasty fruit that can be eaten fresh or consumed after being processed into jelly, pie, and wine among other products. Among other available methods, growing grapes from cuttings is a method that is chosen often by many, because this is to a certain extent, an easy technique.

Growing grapes from two kinds of cuttings is possible, the former being green cuttings and the latter being dormant cuttings. Dormant cuttings are also referred to as hardwood cuttings. Given the two types of cuttings, growing grapes from hardwood cuttings is a feasible alternative, as they are rather simple to handle.

However, green cuttings are the choice in cases where it is not viable to make use of hardwood cuttings. For instance, in circumstances where grapes do not grow easily from hardwood cuttings, growing grapes from green cuttings is the chosen option.

Similarly, if hardwood cuttings are not obtainable, green cuttings have to be used, provided the latter are available. It is a noted fact that the beginning of spring is by far the most appropriate time to grow grapes. Hence, growing grapes from a hardwood cutting by planting it in the beginning of spring is recommended. By the time the fall season arrives; the planting can result into a vine that is huge enough to produce a bunch or two of the fruit the subsequent season.

Hence, adequate amount of care and preparation of the cuttings, whether dormant or green, are factors of prime importance. While growing grapes from cuttings, it is essential that during the primary phase, vines are coupled together with a stake to keep them away from the bottom and any kind of damage to vines is avoided. If the grapes are planted during a rather dry period of the year, to ensure that the plant continues to grow properly, additional watering is very important.

This is because it is vital to obtain as much first year growth as achievable. Prior to the commencement of the succeeding year growth, a support to the vines is needed and that can be given in the form of a trellis. In the succeeding year, a technique for training the vines needs to be introduced and also proper care equivalent to that in the first year is vital. When growing grapes from cuttings, choosing the correct cultivars, ensuring high-quality fertility and having a proper insect management plan in place, is the key to success.

In addition, proper pruning of vines annually is essential for production of high quality fruits. Properly maintained grapevines are seen to be fruitful for more than as long as 30 to 40 years.


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