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Old 09-08-2013, 05:57 PM posted to rec.gardens
David E. Ross[_2_] David E. Ross[_2_] is offline
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Default Out of control grape vine!

On 8/9/13 2:44 AM, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Thursday, August 8, 2013 10:12:18 AM UTC-7, David E. Ross wrote:
On 8/8/13 2:38 AM, Jymesion wrote:

[...snippage...]

'Niagara' is a general-purpose grape, suitable for eating fresh, juice,

and wine. Most grapes do not really care about soil; your "worst

possible place" with building rubble and clay is likely okay.



"Most grapes do not really care about soil.."


David, can you hear the anguished screams from vintners of France
and

everywhere else where wine grapes are grown! Can you say "terroir"???

[...snippage...]

HB


Terroir is much more about climate than soil.

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