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From wine to raisins to the grape juice kids drink out of sippy cups, grapes provide a large assortment of foodstuffs, beverages and other products. Over 600 different types of grapes exist around the world. Some, like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, are used only for wine production, while others, like Concord and Thompson... more »
Only a few varieties of grapes are suitable for producing good quality wine. Although many other varieties are used to make wine, they would not be considered in the high-caliber category. Each type of grape has its own unique mixture of characteristics which include size, color, acidity, skin thickness, flavor and yield. Still, even... more »
While sipping a glass of wine, your mind may wonder to the origins of the grapes in the glass or how winemaking started. With so many different types of wine grapes available, it's hard to imagine a time when wine wasn't around. Wine grapes are grown all over the world, but the first traces of wine appear in an unlikely location. more »
Wine aficionados who own a bit of land often turn their imagination to starting a vineyard. Viticulture, like any sort of farming, requires a great deal of work and attention. Starting a vineyard begins with picking the right place for vines, then preparing the vine rows, followed by planting and then finally shepherding new vines for... more »
Growing your own grapevines is a very rewarding investment of money and time. Not only are they a nice addition to your landscaping but they will provide you with grapes for the rest of your life, if tended properly. One of the challenges with grape vines is deciding how to support their heavy growth. Not only do the vines and... more »
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As a fresh fruit or dried raisin, grapes have always been considered a healthy snack. As nutritional research progresses, grapes and grape... more »
Grape seeds are difficult to germinate and grape plants are typically planted from grafted stock or cuttings. This is primarily because seedlings... more »
Grapes have been made into wine for thousands of years. Many vineyards around the world have turned the making of alcoholic beverages into an art... more »
Grapevines are hardy in most of the United States. There are dozens of varieties to choose from and more to consider than the varieties that grow... more »
Grapes straight off the vine have a flavor that cannot be surpassed by supermarket varieties. If you are fortunate enough to have vines of your... more »
Pruning your grape vines every year is essential to produce good yields of quality fruit. The best time to prune is when the vines are dormant.... more »
Grapes are a versatile fruit that you can use to make jelly, jam, juice or wine. You can snack on them or add them to your favorite chicken salad.... more »
It can take up to 4 years to produce a profitable harvest of grapes. All you need is plenty of sun, water, care, time and at least an acre of... more »
Grape vines are hardy plants to grow, take up little space, can be trained to provide a natural barrier and best of all, you can eat the fruit!... more »
If you want to grow grapes in your backyard then you are going to have to learn how to prune the vines. You can leave them to grow untrimmed... more »
Grape vines are a peculiar genus of fruit-bearing plant, in that they are one of those plant types that produce better fruit under more adverse... more »
Grapevines make a wonderful addition to your yard. Not only are they attractive, but if you have enough grapes you can use them to make your own... more »
Concord grapes are the most popular variety of grapes grown by home gardeners. Concord grapes like a rich soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5, although... more »
Imagine hanging out with your friends and having a wonderful night of wine and cheese. Only after your friends have commented on how good the wine... more »
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