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Old 02-10-2008, 03:59 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Growing grapes

On 1 Oct, 19:54, "S" wrote:
OK Thanks for replying, will try that.

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"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote in id.co.uk...



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I know this is uk gardening but have a holiday home in Turkey, last year
I
planted 2 small grape vines, I am back out in a couple of weeks and
apparently are about 3 feet high now, I basicall just have them tied to
an
upright stake at the moment..
I intend to grow them straight up to a height of about 8 feet and then
train
them along the outside of a covered roof area. At least thats the plan.
Is there anything I should be doing as I haven`t a clue other than
keep them
watered. Any websites for beginners?


Dunno about websites, but if you want sensible crops you will have to
prune the vines. Uou'll need to do this before growth starts in the
spring, and after the fruit has set.


I'd try to find a website from a similar area for instructions - Israel
springs to mind as a not too dissimilar climate, and where you might
find a website written in English.


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One thing that you should do is . Check with the locals to see which
grapes are best to plant in your area before planting anything. Grape
plants often take years to bear fruit, and it's best to know ahead of
time if your crop will turn out so you can avoid wasting time

David Hill
Abacus Nurseries