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| would like to know how much would yaw water your new grape vines it is 90 hear an no rain i have been watering every night or after noon about 2 hours on drip it is a gal a hour been checking them the ground is moset my land is hard an rocky hear i have seen it crack when hot an dry wer haveing a dry season early |
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| First, I am not a grape expert by many sense of the word. I have managed to keep several different varieties thriving and productive here in Houston where Pierce's Disease tends to kill off the tender, first and second year vines very quickly. Going on ten years of great table and wine grapes. I can share my experience and what I have learned thus far. Much of the watering need depends on your climate and soil. I also utilize drip irrigation for my grapes. I ONLY water in the early morning. This is due to the many fungal disease problems which many grape varieties are susceptible to. With the warm ground temperatures and high humidity here, I do not dare to tempt fungal problems with afternoon or evening watering. I have found my best friend in the early morning is a good quality electronic water timer. :-) After the first year, if possible, avoid watering grapes after mid August as watering will greatly delay fruit ripening. I also spray for fungal problems. For myself, I have found that a general spray containing Bacillis Subtillis works well. This is normally available at quality garden centers and on the web. One product readily available which contains Bacillis Subtillis is Serenade garden disease control concentrate. Hope this helps, and keep in mind the zone, soil, and climate differences. |
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| Walter: Two gallons every day on a new grapevine is way too much. With heavy soil you will kill them. Once a week in a dry spell would be a lot better. And keep the weeds way from the plant until it gets established. The Fruitnut |
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| My wife insists on watering our grape vine after it is pruned all winter and spring. It told her it was unnecessary. Who is correct? Thanks, leweegi |
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