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luigiwu

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Posted 1461326225	Reply with quote #1

This will be third year we're trying to get a grape cutting to grow. We're even 'cheating' by buying the cheap ($5 this year from Tractor Supply) rooted twigs from the big box stores that already show a bit of growth and have a some roots. We every get one and plant it and every year it doesn't make it. Any ideas or advice? __________________ New to figs! Container gardening in NY, Zone 7 Wishlist: Ronde de Bordeaux \| Violet de Bordeaux \| Negronne \| Valle Negra

dkirtexas

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Posted 1461328787	Reply with quote #2

4 yrs back I bought Grapes at Walmart, standard retail grape plant, almost bare root, in a plastic bag. Last year I had 1 small cluster on 1 vine. This year I have multiple clusters on all vines, including clusters on 1 air layer. Grapes, and most other fruits are not as quick to produce as figs with some trees such as Pear or Apple requiring 4-5 yrs. You also should consider the weather/zone/seasons in your expectations. Patience is needed when dealing with many things, especially when dealing with plants. __________________ Thx, glad to be here Danny K "EL CAZADOR DE HIGO" Waskom Tx Zone 7B/8 Wish list: anything anyone wants me to have. LSU RED. Any LSU fig.

pino

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Posted 1461334282	Reply with quote #3

I have the best luck with grape cuttings by planting directly in the ground. Prepare the area get rid of any weeds. Cut the bud off on the bottom of the cutting so you only get 1 or 2 buds from the top to grow. Water often and 70% success. The challenge is keeping the weeds out so they can get nutrition and grow strong. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

luigiwu

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Posted 1461338794	Reply with quote #4

I'm not talking production. The plant/twig just dies... :( __________________ New to figs! Container gardening in NY, Zone 7 Wishlist: Ronde de Bordeaux \| Violet de Bordeaux \| Negronne \| Valle Negra

sobelri

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Posted 1461361492	Reply with quote #5

Do you plant the grape in the same location every year? In the ground or in a pot? If so, how much/little sun does the plant get? Do you fertilize? __________________ SE Texas, zone 8b

musillid

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Posted 1461369929	Reply with quote #6

Bunchgrapes.com __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

possum_trot

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Posted 1461554789	Reply with quote #7

Pino, do you start the cuttings in sun, partial sun, or shade? Do you cover them with a jar or anything while they are rooting? When are you starting them? __________________ Susan Brown County, Indiana zone 6

Lewi

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Posted 1461559548	Reply with quote #8

You might look for a local nursery that sells what works in your area.(soils vary) I know that the lambrusca (Fox grape)and vinifera crosses like catwaba, concord etc. Work well in NYS...but your care and conditions can vary... You may need some one from your region to chime in...or better yet ditch the cookie cutter stores and start calling the locals. __________________ West Florida (West of the Apalachiola River as defined by the proclamation of 1763). zone 8a winters can get cold for figs...down to 12 F twice in last four years. Lewi = Levite

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