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Old 03-04-2011, 05:37 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Jeff Layman[_2_] Jeff Layman[_2_] is offline
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Default Grapevine help - careless pruning

On 03/04/2011 11:57, Rob G wrote:
Can some one tell me what to do with what I know I must never do and
that is to cut into growing wood. Careless I know and I've been
maintaining two vine plants for over 10 years, but how do I stop it
leaking watery sap at really rather an alarming rate ?

I've tried CA glue, and special rubbery electrical tape to no avail.

Rob


If the diameter of the branch is big enough, use a hose (jubilee) clip
and tighten until the sap stops. The vessels leaking the sap are just
below the bark, and compressing them with a clip shouldl stop the flow.

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Jeff