subject: The Art of Growing Grapes at Home [print this page] The Art of Growing Grapes at Home The Art of Growing Grapes at Home
Growing small vineyards at home has become a big hobbies. Folks have picked up on the idea of growing their own grapes right in the backyard. The many different uses of the grapes may be the reason for this. We all know that grapes are nutritious but they also have many healing quallities. Spending a little time tending to the growing grapesvines will reward you with a very appealing view in your yard.Growing grapes can be a lot of fun but it also requires quite a bit of work. In order to keep the vine healthy the grower will need to make much preparation and ongoing care. It also requires patience because it takes a couple of years of working on the grape vine before the first harvest.Prior to growing grapes at home, there are a number of things that need to be considered. First, the grower has to take into consideration the purposes of growing the grape vine. Through this, the grower will know what kind of grape has to be planted and the number of grapevines to plant.After which, the grower can select a specific variety of grape to plant. Different varieties of grapes thrive in different environments so the climate and weather conditions in the area need to be considered. Different types of grapes are also suited for different purposes. Some grape vines produce berries that are good to eat, while others make excellent wines. There are also types which are very leafy which makes them very nice decorative plants. It would help to solicit advice from an expert working at a plant nursery, as to what would be suitable for growing grapes.The site is the next area to be considered for growing grapes. Grape vines need enough space for it to flourish so if planting multiple vines, the right spacing should be considered. The vines require a lot of sunlight, good air flow and a good amount of drainage. Even if you are only growing grapes at home, there should be a good irrigation system. It is also best for the grower to have the soil in the house area analyzed to see if it has lack or excess of the necessary nutrients.All the necessary materials should be prepared once you decide on growing grapes at home. These materials would typically include the trellis for the vine, soil fertilizers, and pest control. Growers need to be careful with the kinds of fertilizers and pest control to use. It's good to go organic. Animal manure can be used as fertilizer especially, goat manure. Goat manure is recommended for growing grape home because it is cooler than the manure of other animals like cows.The best time for planting and growing grapes would depend on the area. It is recommended to plant between the months of October and November in the southeastern third of the State. You may also check your local agriculturist to help out in case you are not really sure when to start growing the grapes.Growing grapes at home requires a lot of work and patience, but in the end, it is a very rewarding experience. Aside from the fact that you can eat them fresh, you can also earn extra cash by selling them to neighbors and your local distributors.
