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I have found what is common in California is very very difficult here in plant propagation and the plants that can be grown here. Our moisture, climate and overall atmosphere restricts us, not to mention the number of diseases affecting our plants. My understanding is the necessity to get the...

I am curious if you have had success with this in the past? It is difficult to graft on to old rootstocks. I would suspect you are top grafting? Then you have difficulties with suckering and/or reverting to the original rootstock. What rootstock are you grafting onto?

My experience has been in cultivation of fruit trees with field grafting/budding. We have also done many ornamentals. Is there a specific reason why you would want to field graft instead of bench graft?

I happen to have quite a bit of experience with plant propagation i.e. grafting etc... However, my grape propagation has been very limited to cuttings. I know many cultivars are grafted. Do you know if Norton (Cynthiana) is successful with bench grafting?

Thanks...I may give them a try. Your comment about kits does make a lot of sense.

I have a couple of questions. First, is it really necessary to de-gas when making wine from a kit? Won't the carbon dioxide be expunged over time anyway? If I choose not to do the vigrous stirring and wait, will I have an inferior result? (that's what I love about wine making....I can wait to do...

Thank you. Generally I have been readingmaterial fromUT. Your info is quite interesting. I was under the impression most of the hybrids did not work well here. It sounds if you and I are in the same neighborhood. I have found a source for Cynthiana cuttings. Do you have experience with them?

Because grapes may be grown wherever people can support themselves.Therefore Jesus used the "fruit of the vine" to call us to remembrance of His blood that was shed for me.

I just wanted to say hello. I am new to the forum and look forward to learning and sharing. I have begun a small home vineyard (now in its 2nd year). As of now I am learning and expermenting with Fredonia grapes. Currently I have around 20 vines and intend to plant 50 more in the coming season...