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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 6, 2007 17:15:17 GMT 1
I have been scratching my head over this how many leaders should a grape vine have, and how do I attach them to the inside of a GH ?
I can find no fixing points anywhere, is there some special part I need to purchase, I have seen nothing suitable in my local GC?
Sorry if this sounds daft, but my books arent helpful and googling with out proper terms is hopeless.
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 6, 2007 17:22:02 GMT 1
I have been scratching my head over this how many leaders should a grape vine have, and how do I attach them to the inside of a GH ? I can find no fixing points anywhere, is there some special part I need to purchase, I have seen nothing suitable in my local GC? Sorry if this sounds daft, but my books arent helpful and googling with out proper terms is hopeless. I have just a couple. One running along the apex, and the other half way down the roof (see pic you insisted I post) You can get nuts where the head sits in the groove that runs down the frame, and a nut can screw onto it. Twist some wire inbetween the two and leave a loop to tie string to |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 6, 2007 17:26:21 GMT 1
OK off to the relevant thread to have a look (Sleepys garden to those not in the know!)
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 6, 2007 17:37:16 GMT 1
I need a closer look at that really, I would have sworn there were more leaders than that, Ill look for these nuts you speak of, at the GC, then. Thanks Sleepy.
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 6, 2007 19:55:49 GMT 1
I need a closer look at that really, I would have sworn there were more leaders than that, Ill look for these nuts you speak of, at the GC, then. Thanks Sleepy. Do these help?   
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 6, 2007 19:58:40 GMT 1
cor yes! Is that now?
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 6, 2007 20:01:14 GMT 1
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 6, 2007 20:03:41 GMT 1
Im impressed Sleepy thats some growth spurt! When will the grapes ripen?
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 6, 2007 20:08:28 GMT 1
Im impressed Sleepy thats some growth spurt! When will the grapes ripen? Here is a crude drawing of how the vine is trained. The view is from inside the greenhouse  They should be ripe around early October |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 6, 2007 20:13:04 GMT 1
Thanks Sleepy thats very clear, Ill give that a go, as soon as I get enough growth to do it, do you feed them with anything special?
I gave mine BF&B when it was in the pot and a bit more after it went in the border, is there more I can feed it without it getting too sappy?
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Post by Sleepy on Jul 6, 2007 20:15:59 GMT 1
Thanks Sleepy thats very clear, Ill give that a go, as soon as I get enough growth to do it, do you feed them with anything special? I gave mine BF&B when it was in the pot and a bit more after it went in the border, is there more I can feed it without it getting too sappy? I don't feed mine at all. It almost certainly had a handful of BFB when planted, and probably benefits from the tomorite the toms get. Best to prune it when it is dormant. When in growth they bleed a lot. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jul 6, 2007 20:20:11 GMT 1
I did know that at least (phew, not stupid then  ) I feed the toms frequently enough so thats all it needs then? How long did your vine take to make it to the roof? I remember your GH has been up around 10 years. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jul 7, 2007 7:13:38 GMT 1
I don't suppose you recall which Grape that is, Sleepy, please? I bought a white dessert one which has the sourest grapes ever on it - it's such a disappointment to me. It's still young, in a pot but I can't be bothered with it cos the grapes are inedible.
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