Tenbears
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Well I am a farmer by genetics. By that I mean I was born into a farming family, and although I work in another profession, I still farm! thus I have all the equipment.
I have been thinking of starting a vineyard, Mostly for my personal use. Although I have never grown grape, I am sure research will give me the information needed.
My main concern is I do not want to wait years to have a producing vineyard. Just how long does it take for a grape vine to reach maturity? years ago I got several from Trader horn. planted them along an old split rail fence. The first year they got about 3/8 diameter and a few feet long, the next year they were about 1/2' diameter, and maybe 3 splits 10 feet long. the 3rd year they increased by about the same. the 4 year they all died. I never saw a grape.
I gave it up and never gave it a second thought. But now I would like to try again, a little more seriously this time.
I also have a fellow who has 80 acres already planted in 3 different types of grapes, Concord, Fredonia, and Catawba I think on the last one. it is a ways from my farm, but it produces well. Although I would just as soon plant on my present farm, and home. I do not want to wait years to have a crop. Any input would be appreciated.
I have been thinking of starting a vineyard, Mostly for my personal use. Although I have never grown grape, I am sure research will give me the information needed.
My main concern is I do not want to wait years to have a producing vineyard. Just how long does it take for a grape vine to reach maturity? years ago I got several from Trader horn. planted them along an old split rail fence. The first year they got about 3/8 diameter and a few feet long, the next year they were about 1/2' diameter, and maybe 3 splits 10 feet long. the 3rd year they increased by about the same. the 4 year they all died. I never saw a grape.
I gave it up and never gave it a second thought. But now I would like to try again, a little more seriously this time.
I also have a fellow who has 80 acres already planted in 3 different types of grapes, Concord, Fredonia, and Catawba I think on the last one. it is a ways from my farm, but it produces well. Although I would just as soon plant on my present farm, and home. I do not want to wait years to have a crop. Any input would be appreciated.