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Grapevines are fast-growing climbing plants that need plenty of space. They will happily scramble over pergolas and arches, or can be trained along horizontal wires attached to sunny walls, fences, sturdy posts or the internal framework of a greenhouse.
grapevine noun [C] (PLANT) Add to word list. the climbing plant that grapes grow on.
Grapevines are vigorous climbers that need regular winter pruning and management through the growing season to produce a good harvest and keep them within bounds. The two main training methods are the Guyot and the rod and spur (or cordon) systems.
Whether fruitful or not, a grapevine makes an attractive climber for walls and fences, with distinctive foliage that often colours up beautifully in the autumn. Both wine-producing and dessert grapevines are available, and if you’re looking for a new gardening challenge, they're worth the effort.
Grapevines UK features lots of helpful advice on growing grapevines in the UK, including recommended varietals for both eating and winemaking. Check our menu pages for help, advice and information on all aspects of grapevine growing in the UK. In the meantime, check out our Twitter feed: Follow @grapevinesuk.
Both indoor and outdoor grapes suffer from fungal diseases which affect the leaves and fruit. The three top grape diseases are downy mildew, powdery mildew, and grey mould. Four grapevine viruses have also recently been detected in the U.K. but are not currently known to be widespread.
How and when to plant grapes vines in your garden. THE PLANTING of grape vines in the UK has grown in popularity over the past few years and they are a welcome addition to many gardens. The best soil for planting grapes is good, deep free draining soil in a sunny site, the root system of a grapevine can grow very deep so soil does need to be ...
Vitis (grapevine) is a genus of 81 accepted species of vining plants in the flowering plant family Vitaceae. The genus consists of species predominantly from the Northern Hemisphere. It is economically important as the source of grapes, both for direct consumption of the fruit and for fermentation to produce wine.
Grape vines produce sweet and versatile fruits, and add an element of drama to a garden or landscape. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest grapes from The Old Farmer's Almanac.
