The genus vitis is subdivided into two categories; Euvitis and Muscadinia. Euvitis grapes are elongated clusters, harvested together at maturity, growing on loose barks, while Muscadinia grapes are small sized and thick-skinned growing in small clusters on simple tendrils, smooth bark with lenticels. They are usually harvested individually. Grapes grow in clusters of 20 to 300, and depending upon the cultivar can be seeded or seedless, and in colors of black, deep red, crimson, dark blue, yellow and green. The vines are woody and need support (trellis) to trail upwards. The leaves are a bright green, and even with no fruits on them can be an interesting addition to your landscape. Read more on life cycle of the grapevine.
Grape Planting Instructions
Planting and taking care of grapes requires patience and skill that has been acquired with practice. So give yourself time, and try to get it right, well, until you get them to grow well. Before you begin the actual process of planting, figure out why you are growing them; juice, jelly or jam, fresh or dried use, etc, once you decide upon this requisite, choose the grape variety. Grapes are propagated through seeds, cuttings, layering and grafting. Grape seed planting Involves hardening off the seeds at least a month before sowing them in good potting soil. Most experienced gardeners advice one to pick some good quality grapevines (or roots) from reputed nursery. Besides, grapevines, one also need a trellis system, and as the vine grows some wires and a wire cutter. Learn more about growing grapes from seed.
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