I have 2 sturdy grape cuttings - Foster's seedling - if anyone wants them let me know as I'm sure they will post ok if kept damp and wrapped well - don't need anything in return
I've always fancied growing grapes :o are these eaters? what do they need? space/conditions?
cheers
Calendula did you receive my pm the grape arrived safe and well thank you so much ;D
;D so glad, sorry I didn't reply earlier - don't forget to water well for when you are away - mine is absolutely full with grapes, they need thinning but this takes a lot of time and patience
Quote from: rutters on July 29, 2008, 21:00:56
I've always fancied growing grapes :o are these eaters? what do they need? space/conditions?
cheers
yes it is an eater, very sweet and abundant - I grow mine in the greenhouse in a large tub (an old waste paper bin which is about 12" across and 14" deep
there are many grape varieties and pruning methods to choose from - depending on your location they can be grown outside (I guess birds would devour them though)
thanks for replying,
could they be grown as a standard like a tomato? Just thinking of in a conservatory.
cheers
its ok calendula i have a house sitter in when im away she will water everything ;D
Quote from: rutters on July 30, 2008, 09:50:00
thanks for replying,
could they be grown as a standard like a tomato? Just thinking of in a conservatory.
cheers
yes they can but you'll have to do a search on the best way of pruning - it has a specific name and for the life of me can't think of it for now - will try to have a look in my notes
Do you have any cuttings left?
cheers
I don't sorry, but if you can wait until the next lot - could be several months before they are ready but let me know :)
OK..thanks
Are your grapes big ones like the supermarket. Mine are only the size of 5p coin. I keep hoping every year that they might grow bigger, but they never do. I do give them plenty of water.
mine need about another 4 or 5 weeks before harvesting - don't over water but maybe feed earlier in the year to give them a boost - you might need to prune it better :-\
Quote from: calendula on July 30, 2008, 20:50:39
Quote from: rutters on July 30, 2008, 09:50:00
thanks for replying,
could they be grown as a standard like a tomato? Just thinking of in a conservatory.
cheers
yes they can but you'll have to do a search on the best way of pruning - it has a specific name and for the life of me can't think of it for now - will try to have a look in my notes
For standard pruning the german Trier Wheel method is suggested but I can't find anything on a search engine for this but basically it means letting a single cane grow to about 4ft then establishing a wheel like structure on which the laterals can be trained and so you get about 4 bunches per cane - if you check out ordinary pruning for grapes for a standard shape I'm sure you'll find something.
Hi Calendula just got back from 2 weeks away and the grape cutting you sent me is over twice the size it was when i left, i have kept it indoors at the mo until im sure where to put it cos got some upheaval in the garden but its awesome thank you so much
debs
this time next year.... ;D
I've got some grapes which I grow on a trellis outside. They're doing really well. My Mum has admired them and I'd like to take a cutting for her, but being completely new to all this don't really know how.
Calendula - coudl you tell me how you took your cuttings and what kind of nurturing they need?
Thank you!
:)
Quote from: oakmore2 on August 18, 2008, 15:32:09
I've got some grapes which I grow on a trellis outside. They're doing really well. My Mum has admired them and I'd like to take a cutting for her, but being completely new to all this don't really know how.
Calendula - coudl you tell me how you took your cuttings and what kind of nurturing they need?
Thank you!
:)
this should help :)
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Articles/vine_pruning/cutting.html
Thank you - I shall give it a try later in the year.