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[hearthstone]

I've been searching for info on grape-growing today. The grapes are arriving next week and I should really have some clue as to what to do with them when they get here. I'm thinking four poles and a bunch of mulch, right now. A trellis-y structure eventually, though that can probably wait a bit since they are not likely to grow a great deal in the first year (not with the late spring we seem to be having). I also know that I am likely to get sidetracked by design ideas if I try to do the trellis right away; I will just have to be satisfied with four posts at the corners of an 8X8' area!

I am tired, debating a nap, although I had some writing I wanted to do as well--we'll see if I can formulate coherent sentences and then make a decision!

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[xxaltheahxx.livejournal.com]

Actually, you don't want the grapes to grow at all the first year. As soon as you see them budding, pop them off. Doing this will insure you for MUCH better grapes the years following.

Just FYI, specially if your going to make wine in the future from the grapes.