james3838
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I have a perfect area on the farm directly behind my house to start a small vineyard. I have scuppernongs and wild bullices already but I would like to start something a little different. My issue is that I don't know what types will grow well in the hot SC summers. I would love to try merlot and I would like to have a white and another black/ blue grape. I'm more into the fruit wine making than grapes, so I have no idea what types will do well here. I have plenty of heavy equipment on the farm to dig good, deep trenches and holes and modify the dirt to whatever is needed and I can water as much as needed. The dirt here is a mix of red and white clay, typically ~ PH of 6, and as I said, I will condition it to get it to the right PH and porosity. The area gets full sunlight all day long and is a small hill that is open on the north, east and south sides.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?