I took some cuttings from a friend this year and was pleasantly surprised when they grew so easily I did unfortunately kill 2 of them because the rain couldn't get to them but that's ok since 2 made it and I don't really have space. The one has done particularly well and the other, while small, is healthy.
In the mean time I'd like to know how long I can keep them in bags and how to feed them.
Maybe I should photograph the fruit on the parent vine to get you guys to confirm that it is a Catawba for me. lol
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So you are planning to grow grapevines in containers?
Select a container that holds between 15 to 20 gallons of potting mix. In the field, grapevines typically have roots that extend 8 or 10 feet out, so the bigger the pot, the better. Grapevines' growth is based largely on the size of their root system. In pots, the root systems are smaller, which means the plants and harvests are smaller, as well. https://homeguides.sfgate.com/sizing-con ... 61358.html
Select a container that holds between 15 to 20 gallons of potting mix. In the field, grapevines typically have roots that extend 8 or 10 feet out, so the bigger the pot, the better. Grapevines' growth is based largely on the size of their root system. In pots, the root systems are smaller, which means the plants and harvests are smaller, as well. https://homeguides.sfgate.com/sizing-con ... 61358.html
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Lol, by bags I meant plastic planting bags, like pots but cheaper and easier for transplanting. I just rooted them in soil.
I want to keep them in the bags for a while but the bags are fairly small. I can up-pot a bit, but 75 litres is not going to happen. I don't really want them to produce but I might not be able to plant them for another 18 months. They kind of grew faster than expected. My lemons are still tiny! I was expecting the same time frame. lol
I want to keep them in the bags for a while but the bags are fairly small. I can up-pot a bit, but 75 litres is not going to happen. I don't really want them to produce but I might not be able to plant them for another 18 months. They kind of grew faster than expected. My lemons are still tiny! I was expecting the same time frame. lol
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They do grow very fast. One of my grape vines grew 18 feet last summer... I would recommend giving it a bigger bag or a black nursery pot. Autumn is fine if it doesnt get cold where you are. You want to wait though till is is completely dormant. If it does get cold by you then wait till early spring. Goodluck!