Grape vine out of control. Can anyone recommend how & when to start pruning & hopefully getting it on a support
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Teresa C
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This grape vine is located very close to Charlotte NC. It appears to be a scuppernong grape vine.
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All I know is that my late grandmother would have been happy to take all those leaves off your hands. She was a fantastic Armenian cook, and could pick, then stuff, grape leaves for days on end. I have tried to grow grapevines, and can't keep them alive, let alone let them get out of control, but this document is very thorough and informative: http://winegrapes.tamu.edu/grow/pruning.html Good luck
3po3
on Aug 07, 2012
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You can do the best pruning in January, when leaves are off. You need two posts 10' on either side of the plant, between which a strong steel cable is stretched to support two main "arms" that you'll identify in pruning. I have pictures here http://www.walterreeves.com/food-gardening/muscadine-and-scuppernong-pruning/
Walter Reeves
on Aug 08, 2012
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Thanks everyone!
Teresa C
on Aug 12, 2012
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Cut that thing all the way to the ground (to about 1 foot above ground) and wait for new shoots. Just retain 2 of the new shoots and train them like you see done in vineyards.
RayHart
on May 16, 2016
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