I Heard It Through the Grapevine: Everything You Need to Know About Growing Grapes
Vines are a beautiful addition to an edible garden, yet will only thrive with plenty of light and shelter
TL;DR
- Grapevines thrive in sunny, sheltered locations with free-draining soil.
- Choose between hardier wine grapes or sweeter dessert grapes, noting dessert varieties may need a greenhouse.
- Incorporate organic matter into the soil and ensure the vine has support, such as wires against a fence.
- Water newly planted vines regularly in their first season; established vines are generally rain-watered but may need drought support.
- Regularly trim leaves and vines for airflow and thin grape bunches to encourage ripening.
- Grapes are ready for harvest from late summer to autumn, best determined by taste.