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Posted by Popi NSW Aust (My Page) on Thu, Oct 13, 05 at 3:17
| Has anyone had success with growing grape vines ?
I would like to grow 6 Chiraz vines and make some wine with the fruit. Anyone had experience doing that ? Would love to hear some stories about making wine from produce from your garden.
Thanks guys
Popi |
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- Posted by pepino Werribee Vic (My Page) on
Thu, Oct 13, 05 at 3:33
Hi Popi
I've just planted a few grape vines and my dad has a couple of rows of Shiraz. We barely get enough fruit (after the birds take their share) to eat so I can't help much with the wine aspect. Generally grapes are pretty easy to grow. They require a trellis for support and fruiting normally takes 3 yrs regardless of how old the plant is. ie it needs to be in position for 3 yrs to get a decent crop. There may be a requirement to spray them depending on the pests in your area. If you do a search on the net there are volumes of info to be found. There are even some research papers from Aussie universities, which have some local relevance. |
RE: Grape vines
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- Posted by Popi NSW Aust (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 14, 05 at 5:08
| Thanks young pepino for your invaluable information about wine grapes. I have been doing a bit of research, and there are a few pests and diseases. That is interesting, your comment about the vines being in situ for 3 years to get a decent crop. I thought I could get a 3 y.o vine and get fruit by January !! Silly me ! I will plough on with my wine research, I have some land spare, and would love to have a go at growing the grapes. What type of vines did you just plant ? Thanks for your help
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