1st year grape vine question
Grant26
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Hi all, bought a vitis grape vine from a garden center near me (Preston), its been planted outside in a bed next to some strawberries along a shed. Its in full sun near enough all day and I put a hanging basket synthetic style fleece just above the roots, hoping it keeps the roots warm and maybe hold moisture to stop it drying out.
Been growing for around a month or so and I noticed today it has a few very small bunch of grapes growing. Do I leave them all, or take a few off or remove all completely. I must add the grape vine may have to be moved next year.
The vine is under 4ft tall, has about 20 leaves all near enough on the main stem with small 2 inch branches.
I've been feeding it about a teaspoon of tomato feed every couple of days.
Thanks, Grant
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leave the grapes but remove any big leaves around it and if the bunch gets bigger thin them out.
You can leave these first year grapes on, but you may be disappointed with them.….your vine just isn’t ready to produce grapes yet.
During the second spring, the plant is still getting established, although a few tiny bunches of grapes might appear. These are also unlikely to be the lush, full bunches of grapes you want, but some might be edible.
Then the third spring arrives, and with it should come a much larger yield of sweet, tasty grapes on the now-mature plant.
As for moving next year, you'll be back to square one.