subject: Learn how to find the Best Grapes for Growing a Vineyard [print this page] Learn how to find the Best Grapes for Growing a Vineyard
If you ask most people about the best grapes for growing a successful vineyard, the popular answer is California grapes. However, there are several other places throughout the country that can provide the same results. Why? Well, grape vines are very good at adapting to the various climates, but in colder places you still need to take the necessary precautions.So your current location is going to play a major role in what types of grapes you grow. In all there are 5,000 different types of grapes, and each one of them as a different taste. Just try a few grapes from California and then taste the ones grown in Texas. Even if they're the same exact grape they will still taste different. We recommend taking some time to learn about the grape variety in your area. It will help you find out the perfect kinds of grapes to grow. If you can't find the answers online then ask an expert at the local nursery.You also have to remember that the grapes you choose could have a different growing season from what you're used to seeing. After all, growing grapes for wine purposes as opposed to eating them as fruit will have techniques that are not the same. If you plan on eating them as fruit they need to be fresh, which means colder areas will provide more difficulties. Wine grapes are a lot smaller and they have thicker skin. This is extremely helpful, especially when it comes to making wine. Then of course there are white and red grapes, but one of them could grow better in your area as opposed to the other.The majority of the grape growing out there is for wine making. In fact, 70% of the grapes grown are for wine. Everything else is either sold at your local grocery or as dry fruit. What can these grapes make? There are several choices available; candy, jelly, jams, and even grape seed extract. Your decision will heavily depend on what you will be using the grapes for if you want to see ample success.Any grape is the perfect one to grow, but it will be important to have the best crop possible. Learning more about the type of grapes that thrive in your area will definitely benefit you. It's also a good idea to make sure you have plenty of sunshine, airflow, and drainage. Setting up trellises in your backyard is a great idea as well. It can provide you a nice little vineyard, and make the landscaping more appealing.
