Backyard Vineyard - Annual Maintenance to Prevent Problems and Make Great Grapes

Today we will discuss the maintenance needed if you want to grow your own vineyard in the backyard. These are wine grapes, but the methods discussed will apply to nearly any grape vine. The grapes I am growing are a mix of french american hybrid grapes and vinifera (european grapes). This includes cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, alvarinho, traminette, petite pearl, clarion, noiret, and marquette. I will discuss things like leaf thinning, shoot thinning, sprays, diseases, pests, watering, hoeing, shoot positioning, and general challenges involved with growing a backyard vineyard.