How Do Grape Vines Grow?
Prepare Grape vines grow quite easily from cuttings, but not very well from seed. When you use cuttings, plant grape vines in the spring. Tender young plants can’t tolerate the cold of winter the first year. You need to provide mulch to keep the soil moist. Choose a sunny area that has good drainage and deep rich soil. Most varieties require at least 140 days with no frost. American varieties perform best if the soil pH is between 5.0 and 6.0 and European grapes do best with 6.5 soil pH. Grapes require a lot of potassium, magnesium, boron and zinc. A good application of fertilizer made for grapes is important not just before planting, but every year. Plant Make the hole large enough to spread the roots and cover them completely with soil. You need to keep the plants spaced 6 to 8 feet apart. If you notice broken roots, trim them. Don’t plant weak-looking canes. The grape vines’ roots need complete coverage but don’t go deeper than they were at the nursery. Shorten the vines, called can
