On Wed, 7 Apr 2004 22:55:40 -0400, Tlsrider wrote:

A neighbor of mine is about to do some work on his house and because he
knows of my interests with plants and trees he asked me if I wanted to dig
up two very old and large grape "trees". (vines, whatever). He is going to
tear them up if I dont come get them.

So I am asking for any advice on collecting these. Any tips will be
greatly appreciated. Thanks...................Rick

New England
zone 5

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Don't let this opppertunity go by. I will dig up this coming winter a
number of 20+ year old grapevines that have knarled and open trunks. Can't
wait. The best time is during complete dormancy of the vine this is
normally during the winter period. If possible it is a good idea to cut the
vine in the late summer, early autum as the second root growth flush will
develop some smaller hair roots. By cutting the roots, I mean to use a
sharp flat spade and dig around the vine, just cutting the roots. Leave it
in place until winter time and then dig it up. You will find some nice
fibrous roots that you will need to plant in a training box. Large roots
can be easily cut back without any problems. Cut the top back to where ever
you think is correct and apply pruning paste to the wounds. The following
spring you will be able to start training new shoots. Grape vines are weeds
and will tolerate some abuse.
Good luck,
Mart, New Zealand

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