The Basics of Growing Grapes in Your Garden

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Is there a gardener who wouldn’t want to grow grapes? These luscious clusters of colorful fruits grow on woody, perennial vines in temperate climates around the globe. Grapes (Vitis vinifera) are berries that can be eaten fresh off the vine or made into juice jam, jelly, and wine. The perennial vines are gorgeous in summer when covered with beautiful green leaves or in winter when the vines are bare.

It takes planning and patience to plant and grow grapes. First, you’ll need to carefully consider the planting site, because vines have the potential to grow in that location for many years. Second, you’ll need to select the variety of grapes that are known to grow well in your region. Also, keep in mind it may take four or more years for vines to reach full production. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE