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andyf75

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grape vine
« on: April 30, 2013, 10:01 »
I would like to try growing a grape vine. I live in the south of England and have a greenhouse and a conservatory, but would like to grow one outside if possible. Don't really have a south facing wall unfortunately... where would be best to try and grow it?

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simonwatson

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Re: grape vine
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2013, 10:50 »
It is possible to grow outside where you are. The main thing it needs is support, be it wire or a trellis or whatever. If you've got a sheltered spot or somewhere that traps the warmth, so much the better. They are a long term investment, like fruit trees.

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andyf75

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Re: grape vine
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2013, 11:07 »
Thanks, have a big wooden gazebo type structure which already has a wisteria growing over part of it. Reckon I could train the grape vine up the other side...

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hightide

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Re: grape vine
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2013, 20:03 »
Not sure whether you want to try dessert or wine making varieties; it looks like you want to grow outside where white varieties are more tolerant of cooler conditions. I have two planted, chose Seyval Blanc as a white dessert and Boskoop Glory as a Black as it is comfortable with the cooler conditions outside. I am not sure if you have much chalk down your way in any case talk to a local expert for advice on which variety suits your soil. If you can't find one talk to victoria's nursery; they have a good selection of vines and their cultivation advice looks okay.
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