[Antonius]

I bought this Grapevine from Mr Fothergills about a year ago. It wasn't in the best of nick when it arrived,but this pic shows my first bunch. I've been told to take it easy on the vine for a couple of years and just gradually allow more and more fruit to set.

[Babstreefern]

I bought mine a couple of years ago, and I never touched my first lot of fruit.  Then in the winter (November), I cut back the vine to 2ft; this year I let it grow, cutting back on the side shoots (just two main branches growing) and I've got even more fruit, again, I won't bother with the fruit, but I will not be cutting it down in November.  Next year, I will then take off the grapes - can't wait

Just remember not to feed or water.  You have to let it suffer to get the fruit.  It searches for its own nutrients and water.  Mine has its roots in the ground of my greenhouse where its shaded and the vine itself grows across the roof of my g/house along three sets of canes slung across

[diggerjoe]

I have  grapevine growing in a large pot - its doing well so far  but will i need to feed at all as I imagine the nutrients the pot must be almost exhausted. Not grown one before so totally in the dark.

[woodburner]

Mine are in big pots and judging bythem, I'd say yes they need to be fed. Tomato feed should be good, and manure at the appropriate time, too. (Not sure when that is though. That's why I was looking at this thread. )

[Antonius]

I'm confused now. I have read not to feed and/or water. Then I read about people wanting to feed and water!