| If knowing when to prune grape vines isn't the | | | | However, beginning in the second year, the vines |
| first thing you need to know to grow great | | | | should be cut back 85 - 90% once each year. It |
| grapes, it is very close to it. Most viticulturists | | | | can seem daunting to so drastically trim grape |
| would agree that this is the single most important | | | | vines back this way, but this must be done if the |
| step if you want to enjoy the fruits of your labor. | | | | vine is to bear usable fruit. Understanding how |
| If you get this task wrong, it simply won't matter | | | | grapes grow can help inspire the new enthusiast |
| how much time you spend tending your vines in | | | | to complete this important job. |
| other ways; your results will be disappointing. You | | | | Grapes grow on new growth off of year old |
| just can't get a sweet, bountiful harvest if you | | | | canes. By pruning heavily once each year, you will |
| are not trimming your vines at the right time and | | | | always have a good supply of this new fruit |
| in the right way. | | | | bearing growth on your vines each season. |
| What keeps many new backyard grape growers | | | | Knowing when to prune grape vines, keeping to |
| from feeling comfortable about when to prune | | | | that once a year schedule, and trimming them |
| grape vines is how much they are advised to trim | | | | back the recommended amount will help your first |
| them back. Grape vines should not be pruned at | | | | experience with growing grapes at home be a |
| all the first year while they are becoming | | | | successful and delicious one! |
| established, and almost everyone is fine with that! | | | | |