How Do You Plant Concord Grapes In Containers?
Concord grapes are one of the most popular varieties of grapes in the United States. They are known for their sweet flavor and deep blue color and are often made into wines and juices. You can grow concord grapes in containers for easy transport out of cold weather and to keep your vines a manageable size. Potted grapes vines do not produce as much fruit as those planted in the ground, but they make lovely additions to porches. Be sure your concord grapevines receive large amounts of sun each day. Acquire a young plant. Use cuttings from dormant vines collected in December or January or purchase a young grapevine from a nursery. Prepare the soil. Fill a container with 50% potting soil and 50% perlite. Use your hand to make a small indention in the center of the soil. Be sure the container has a hole in the bottom for drainage. Plant your grapevine. For a cutting, bury the bottom three nodes in the soil mixture and allow the upper 1-2 buds to show above the surface. For a young plant, b