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Really? They were the tiny seedy kind but I didn't know they were toxic to dogs. Luckily the dogs are separated from this part of the yard by a fence, not that I think they would eat grapes anyway. So I am still unsure, water every week or NO? I am not going to prune them again since it was already done but I think they could of used it a bit more, I'll have to keep my eye open for a vineyard and see what other people do, these things seem to have about 2-4? long canes in each direction that are tied up by a wire line.
Grapevines love to be pruned HARD. Take a look at a vineyard and you'll see that the pro's cut way, way back and select a few of the strongest branches to train. You probably have a jelly/juice grape like Concord, Catawba, etc. Grapes also thrive in fairly lousy soil and can tolerate drought...they have very very deep roots.
Sharpen up those jelly makin' skills, and get some cheap netting to keep the birds away.
If they are Concord or Catawba they are grapes that are native to the America's. As a matter of fact there are wineries in the eastern part of the US (New York State) that make wine from Concord grapes. It produces a red fruity wine. I've been reading a book on winemaking, so I'm glad I saw this thread.
Thanks for the link about growing grapes in New Mexico from NMSU.
Any grape growers know when I should start to see budding on these vines? I am about 80 miles South of Albuquerque and it has been in the mid to high 70's for the last couple of weeks, no rain though yet. I don't know why I am so worried but I keep going out there and looking at them, guess I am just afraid we had them pruned so late and moving in, in the fall/winter, we didn't really know what they needed. I am seeing nearly all the other trees and fruit trees/shrubs in the yard blooming, except for the Mulberry, several Mexican Bird of Paradise trees, and this vine.
If they are Concord or Catawba they are grapes that are native to the America's. As a matter of fact there are wineries in the eastern part of the US (New York State) that make wine from Concord grapes. It produces a red fruity wine. I've been reading a book on winemaking, so I'm glad I saw this thread.
Thanks for the link about growing grapes in New Mexico from NMSU.
Unfortunately the wine is remarkably similar to grape jelly in flavor....think Mogen David, etc. For all the work involved they make better eating either fresh or as a sweet goodie. If you want to make wine, get some good vinifera vines and start planting. They're worth the trouble.
Hey, In The Desert.....you're worrying wayyy too much. You probably couldn't kill these vines even if you wanted to.....they are tough critters and have very deep roots.
The wine grapes in the Mesilla Valley are not showing any buds that I can see.
Just planted grapes I bought from a local store. Have four varieties, but they all turned red and rusty looking after planting. Is there something wrong with the soil in Jacksonville Florida? What should I do?
We have a grapevine here at our rental home. No idea what kind of grapes, other than they are green and sweet. We like them and so do the birds.
I haven't watered or pruned them, just let them do their thing. I think this year I may try making some jelly with them.
You can freeze grapes whole. I like them as "ice cubes" in lemonade, or just as a frozen snack.
Just planted grapes I bought from a local store. Have four varieties, but they all turned red and rusty looking after planting. Is there something wrong with the soil in Jacksonville Florida? What should I do?
I'm not sure why you posted here (NM Forum) other than looking for issues with grapes, which is ok; but I recommend you're calling the Duval County (Jacksonville, Florida as you said) Extension Service there where you live. They are very helpful and you may be able to talk with their Master Gardener about your grape vines.
I highly recommend starting with what is called "certified root stock" for grape vines.
You could have black rot (not aways black), red spider mites, a mold, virus, bacteria, even "rust" growing on the plants. IOW, it could be one of a number of things.
That's some pretty 'tough' soil there, very sandy, humid weather too. (had family live there for many years in the past, so I know )
Call and talk with the folks at the Extension Service and explain the situation and see what they advise
They are great people for all growing advice, see about classes too to learn what's ideal for your area!
( they can also advise what to do with your grown finished produce too )
Phone for them is 904-387-8850
I am very interested in trying to grow grapes here in Fence Lake..Actually I would like to grow something...
I think I saw some very old grape fields just No. of Soccoro??
I guess the best thing to do is take to UNM about this..
I think NM has some very possible areas to grow diff. varieties etc..
Need good soil and H20...
My dogs almost died from eating grapes!!!!! Be careful and prune them before they eat them
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