I have some 1st year vines which are growing to 4' to 5' now. I'd like to see them grow to 6' for TWC. Not sure if they will have enough time since the fall is coming. They are strong vines, just damaged once by the deer. I hope I do not have to cut them down to the ground and train them again next year...
How Much Growth to the End of Season?
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Everyone does this, me included. But you really want to cut it back next year. You get a straighter and stronger trunk, and it will grow to the top wire in a month next year.
Cutting them back will induce good growth, as Mary said. But you don't need to listen to his advice, I suppose.
In the second year - yes - train the trunk and if they grow more (which is likely if you trim them back), train the cordons. Then you will be set for fruit in the 3rd year.
In the second year - yes - train the trunk and if they grow more (which is likely if you trim them back), train the cordons. Then you will be set for fruit in the 3rd year.
