Category: Grapes
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Wine Grapes, A Year In The Life Of
A year in the life of a grape vine is very similar for both wine and desert types. There are differences depending on the age of the vine, however the year generally proceeds as follows. Winter:- A time for the vine to rest. Once autumn has moved into winter and the first frosts hit, the…
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Wine Grape Varieties
Bacchus Is really suited for the climate in the UK and is used in some of the best white wines of the world. Depending on where in the UK you are this variety will crop well for you. The win produced by this grape has fresh zesty citrus flavours and is a joy to drink.…
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Grape Vine Training
Vines need something to grow along, be it as simple as a fence. Vines can be grown along trellis, a fence, a wall, up a pergola or along supported wires. Growing vines across the top of a pergola is very popular, as they can be trained up the side supports and then trained across the…
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Grapes Planting A Vine
Planting grape vines is reasonably straight forward. Vines do like their roots to be left in peace once they are planted, they also like to be able to spread their roots as far as they like. So basically they will like to be planted in their final position and not moved. They can be grown…
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Growing Grapes
Growing grapes is a very rewarding hobby whether you are growing them for eating or making wine. Patience is something you will need as most vines will not really come into production for three or four years. There are certain areas of the world which are famous for growing grapes, however growing grapes is not…