Growing Grapes

Grapes are susceptible to many types of diseases, including the powdery mildew, which can decimate the crop if not detected and eliminated early in its life cycle. Powdery mildew will appear on...

Grape plants naturally begin a process of hardening off in the fall after the grapes are harvested. The vines shed their leaves and enter a period of dormancy in preparation for cold weather....

A grape is a round, juicy, smooth-skinned berry that grows on a vining plant. Its fruit is used to make wine, juice, jellies and raisins. Expect to wait several years after planting before...

Grass and weeds around grape plants deprive your grapes of important nutrients. Taking time to remove grass and weeds around grape plants will encourage the plants to grow thicker and produce...

Cold-climate grape growers know that grapevines require special attention to help them survive during the winter months. Although the plants will naturally cycle into a dormant state, shedding...

Concord grapes are a true American success story. The deep purple fruit, introduced by Ephraim Wales Bull in the late1800s after he found them growing wild in Concord, Massachusetts, quickly...

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Grapes are a part of history dating back to 8000 BCE. They were considered "food of the gods." Growing grapes is popular for winemakers--those who own vineyards. Grape plants do best when their...

Scuppernong, also known as Muscadine, is a North American native variety of grape that thrives in the southern states. One grapevine can create enough growth each year to cover an arbor, walkway...

We thought we should give grape growing a try after watching the show "Sideways." It really inspired us to see what we could do right here at home and it's a lot of fun too! We were...