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My initial thought is that I should begin on a trellis for early yield and then can transition once the vines are more robust.

Can anyone recommend a comprehensive book or source on this method and give me some feedback on if this is practical to attempt with a dozen cynthiana vines I've ordered? I am in Kentucky if that is applicable. I am prepping the trellis area now but the old goblet method is very interesting...

Could I not allow them to grow to the size I want and then prune for grape production after that size is reached so that energy isn't going towards new growth? I know commercial growers have settled on spacing for optimum output so I am probably just being pig headed but I'm not sure I...

I have planted some rather vigorous varieties like Frontenac with my initial intent being more an ornament for the yard at our farm but I keep adding vines over time. Ive made some arbors and wired walls and the vines seem to be doing very well. My question is, is there some ideal ratio for...

I'm sure you get this fairly often but I have a small 70 acre farm in eastern Kentucky. I've always enjoyed (drinking) Petite Sirah and similar 'in your face' wines and am just beginning to plan a hillside of reds for next year. I have zero experience with grapes but given my success with the...