How To Prune Grape Vines: A Simple Spur Pruning Guide

In this detailed and practical tutorial, Farmer Rich walks you through the essential principles of grapevine pruning using the lower cordon or mid-wire system, just as the leaves and flower clusters are starting to emerge. Filmed on a beautiful spring day, this video explains why timing, structure, and spacing are critical for healthy grape production. GET THE TRELLIS DESIGN HERE: https://farmer-rich.myshopify.com/pro... 🌿You’ll learn THE MOST important principle of pruning (hint: it’s all about space!) You will also understand cordons, spurs, canes, and fruiting zones. Whether you're tending a single vine in your garden or a full backyard vineyard, this guide will help you grow better, tastier grapes with less hassle. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Pruning Tools 00:39 Deciding When to Prune Grapes 00:57 Cold Hardiness of Grapes 02:15 Understanding Fruiting Habit 02:38 Weed Control 03:35 General Lower Cordon Structure 04:42 How Much To Cut? 05:02 Spur Structure 06:28 What If We Don’t Prune? 07:23 The Most Important Pruning Principle 07:45 First Cuts 08:19 Left Cordon Arm Cuts 15:23 How to End The Cordon Arm 15:48 Right Cordon Arm Cuts 21:13 Completed Spurs 21:45 Speed Cleaning of Upper Branches 22:31 The Best Hand Pruners 22:44 Adjusting Ties on Arm Support Cable 24:33 Completed Vine #GrapevinePruning #BackyardGrapes #LowerCordon #HomeGardening #FruitPruning #FarmerRich #SpringPruning #Viticulture #OrganicGardening #grapetree #grapevine #grape #grapeharvest #fruittrees #gardening