I have three merlot and three cab sav grape vines. The problem is with one specific vine. It is one of the biggest fastest growing. They are about two-three years old. I have not allowed them to produce fruit yet and have been training them up.
The specific problem with on is about five feet tall, with old wood going up about two feet. The vine then breaks into two vines and goes up to vine and leafs.
It has created leaves and looked good. I come out after a two week vacation (with normal weather) and the leaves are turning brown and dying. At the base of the plant is a new shoot! A very healthy shoot about 1/4 in in diameter with good leaves.
now the other vines are prefect still. This one seems to have healthy roots by looking at the new start, but the old wood is dying. I have inspected it for mildew and have seen none, and I have inspected it closely for any type of bugs, and have seen none.
Has anyone ever heard of this? any suggestions. We do have cold winters, but even the smaller vines came through without any problem and it already started growing well this year....
I may take some pictures this week. Today I gave it several gallons of water to see if that might help.
The specific problem with on is about five feet tall, with old wood going up about two feet. The vine then breaks into two vines and goes up to vine and leafs.
It has created leaves and looked good. I come out after a two week vacation (with normal weather) and the leaves are turning brown and dying. At the base of the plant is a new shoot! A very healthy shoot about 1/4 in in diameter with good leaves.
now the other vines are prefect still. This one seems to have healthy roots by looking at the new start, but the old wood is dying. I have inspected it for mildew and have seen none, and I have inspected it closely for any type of bugs, and have seen none.
Has anyone ever heard of this? any suggestions. We do have cold winters, but even the smaller vines came through without any problem and it already started growing well this year....
I may take some pictures this week. Today I gave it several gallons of water to see if that might help.