How to prune grape vines Arbor Pruning

[@cityfiddlephil560]

Very helpful but I'd like to see the lower section of the vines.

[@flappyfish42]

Thanks. I’ll put that on the list to film next.

[@flappyfish42]

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[@learnenglish989]

bonsoir mr fromage, hello from normandie, I need some advice please. how long does it take to establish cordons like this? last year i pruned my grape vine right to the trunk so i had new canes which grew (which bore fruit last season) but now i would like to establish the cordon (spur pruning) method, so i have kept two strong canes from last season, and have pruned as per your instructions. what i would like to know is, if i leave the current canes, will they eventually grow and become cordons, so i can permanently keep them as cordons (and then spur prune yearly). thank you

[@flappyfish42]

Bonsoir normandie, Thank you for such a great question! 1) It took 2 years to establish the cordons on the top from long spurs.... and two years to get it to climb up the 10ft tall arbor. 2) Yes, you can keep the canes that you grew last year and establish them as permanent cordons. Then you can create spurs along those cordons (former canes). Also, I have had to redo the cordons a few times on one vine. I had to cut back to a spur to the main cane going along the side of the arbor. Thank you for watching!

[@learnenglish989]

@@flappyfish42 Brilliant, thank you very much

[@marciacarlock1330]

When should one do the pruning? I live in a coastal climate. The vine has fungus and therefore the leaves are falling off and the grapes are on the ground or raisins on the vine.

[@flappyfish42]

Pruning is always done in the late winter to early spring. You can prune off dead or infected areas as needed . If it has a fungus get treatment soon. Visit your local nursery to your climate for the product to treat the fungus. I prefer to use Neem Oil based products, but check with your local nursery for best practice in your climate.

[@robertnichols7131]

Try nonfat milk mixed 10 water to 1 milk and spray once a week or once every 4 days if June gloom is prevalent with no sun. No powdery mildew. 12 ounces per gallon sprayer for example.

[@shadowknightgladstay4856]

Mr cheese. Lol.