How to Grow Venus Grape Vines
Venus grapes, a seedless variety of grapes that grow in large clusters, have vines that can reach between 10 and 20 feet tall. These grapes grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 10. Growing venus grapes requires some attention to detail since they are known as a high-maintenance plant. Grapes must be planted in late winter or early spring. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a planting location that has loamy soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.5 and receives full sun or bright filtered sun for the majority of the day.
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Place a trellis, fence or other structure that the vines can climb directly behind the planting location. Plant grape vines 6 to 8 feet apart in holes that are deep enough to hold the roots with plenty of room to spread them out.
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Water weekly when rainfall is not present. Allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering again.
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Feed vines monthly with 1/2 cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer spread around each vine. Continue this from the time of planting until mid-July.
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Pull weeds near the grape vines promptly when they appear. This is best done by hand, since grape vines have shallow root systems and using a hoe can damage the roots.
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Prune the growth from the previous year from the vine each winter, leaving only the growth that has grown that year. This will encourage fruit production.
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Tips & Warnings
Train grape vines by running vines across the support structure at different levels.
Remove dead or fading foliage with pruning shears all year long to allow the plant to concentrate on healthy growth.
References
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