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(Video Incl.)Off The Grid Living: 8 Easy Steps To Growing Grapes In Your Own Backyard
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8 Easy Steps To Growing Grapes In Your Own Backyard
Written by: JD Lara Survival Gardening
Image source: greatnorthwestwine
Grapes are hardy plants. They grow in many different parts of the world, even in the hot, humid Asian tropics where I live. I remember seeing a vine just growing out of a huge container in my parents’ front yard when I was small, but its fruits were small, green and sour. It was probably the kind used for wine-making.
In the US, many varieties of grapes thrive beautifully. They’re classified into 3 main groups: American, European and Muscadine. American grapes are cold-hardy, thriving for a short season in areas like the Northeastern states. European types, usually used for wines, grow for long seasons in dry, sunny, Mediterranean-type regions like California or the USDA Zone 7 states.
(There are many hybrids between these 2 types.) Thick-skinned Muscadines are a vigorous, native variety, adapting well to the heat and humidity of the South.
Grapes would be a good addition to any garden. They have lots of uses, from jams to juices, desserts to cereal toppings, or just eating straight off the vine. You could try your hand at wine-making, or drying them into raisins.
Not only are they rich in essential vitamins and minerals, they’re also loaded with antioxidants like resveratrol, known to reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Grapevines can provide a leafy green shade on your patio during the summer, or a nice screen from the neighbors on your fence.
Growing them organically isn’t difficult. But it does take patience and some level of commitment, says one winery owner in California. But since they are vigorous growers and can thrive for as long as 30 years, with proper care and attention, grapevines can provide you and your children decades of nutritious and delicious satisfaction. They’re also prolific — some varieties can yield up to 15 pounds of fruit per vine. So 2 vines would be enough to support a household of grape-lovers.
Should you decide to grow grapes, several factors would have to be considered.
1. Location. As mentioned above, the local climate will determine which varieties would grow best in your area. Grapes vary in flavor, color, size and texture. Some are sweet and ideal for the table, others are best suited for jellies, juices and wines. Your local agricultural extension office can recommend the exact variety for your region, and whether they’ll be good for table or wine.
2. Sun. Grapes require full sun. If you don’t have a spot in your yard that’s sunny all day, find a place where it can at least receive the morning sun. In northern areas, find a south-facing patch where it can enjoy as much of the summer sun as it can.
3. Air flow. Good air circulation helps to prevent funguses from attacking your vine. Find an area away from trees, tall brush or buildings that can block breezes from blowing into your vine……MORE HERE
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