Wednesday, February 7, 2007

I found out today from our county extention service that I can dig up the plants within the next week or two (weather permitting) and wrap them in a paper sac while I get the ground ready.Can I use gunny sac type material? ????
If the ground dries up I'm going to try do a burn on the grass and weeds on the rows and then till up the rows and get landscaping material laid down. I was told I can spray for weeds later, even after the grapes have been planted (cover plants)I can also put lime down if needed.
So my next question would be what is the best way to dig them up. I was told cutting them back would help.But my friend Judy asked me was.. What about the rootball ? She meant the size I think?
I also need to find out about fertilizing.When how much what kind?????
I am also drawing up a layout of the rows so I can figure out how many plants I can fit in at this time. I don't want to get more than I can handle.
I am going to post more pictures of the property. And THANK YOU TO THE GENTLEMAN THAT RESPONDED TO MY BLOG. I wonder if they would mind my linking them to my blog???
There is so much to do it's all very exciting! I hope mother nature will be kind to me in the next few weeks.
Oh yes I was going to tell you what kind of grapes I'm getting.

Cayuga White
Seyval blanc
Vidal blanc
I've got a very good guide from the Southwest Missouri State University . I Am also looking forward to buying "The Complete Grape Growers Guide" From Danie check it out here http://www.my-grape-vine.com/GrapeGrower.html can't wait to get it Danie
The Grape Grower, Winner of the 2003 award for "Best Talent In Writing" from the Garden Writer's Association!
Information About My New Book!

I hope no one minds the plugs for the books I really am looking forward to getting them both.
Well I think this is enough for tonight. Catch you later!!!!
I've been told by a couple of people this is a excellent choice as well
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Anonymous said...

Feel free to link to my Rist Canyon Vineyards website. For getting vines free, you're getting some good white varieties. Should make you fine wines. I also have a grape growing ebook which is available at www.grapegrowingbook.com When digging up your vines, you'll want to leave as many roots as possible and cut the top portion of the vine back so that the roots are favored and the establishment of the vines will be smoother. As far as fertilizer, you should do a soil test to determine whether there are any deficiencies and ammend the soil based on the test. Grapes don't need a lot of nutrients that row crops and vegetables need. Don't go wild with nitrogen as it will cost you in winter hardiness.

February 8, 2007 at 4:41 AM

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