How to Prune Grapes for Trellis and Arbor, Spur Prune and Cane Prune

How to Spur Prune and Cane Prune Grapes! Simplifying How to prune, Why to prune, and the Techniques NEEDED for your GRAPES to have high production and high-quality fruit.
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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - The Ways to Prune Grapes
00:34 - What Technique you should use to prune your grapes
01:01 - What is a Cane
01:43 - How a Grape Fruits
02:35 - Cane Pruning
07:28 - Tuck Update
08:00 - Spur Pruning
13:56 - Grape Arbor Pruning
15:51 - Head of the Vine/Renewal Zone
17:13 - When to Prune Grapes
20:15 - How to Prune Young Grapes
21:25 - Outro

[@Ripleyripper]

One thing to note: The canes you prune off can be cut into 18" lengths, stuck in the ground, and they will root in the Spring and make new grapevines (this works on American Vitis labrusca like Concord, Niagara, Catawba, Delaware etc.)

[@jamesprigioni]

Cool idea Chas Z!

[@JennTN411]

Great info, thank you! Got two Concord bare roots coming in April, this is perfect timing❤

[@amandaforeman2626]

Awesome ! I got a Concord grape last year , I think I can prune next year? Or should I wait till the fruiting year?

[@-C.C]

I’ve got many vines from this technique! Super easy.

[@3n82]

When’s the best time to do that in the buffalo region?

[@aidanho1804]

Glad to see James back.Thought we wouldn’t see him till spring.

[@jamesprigioni]

I had to let you all know how Tuck was doing! 🐕❤️

[@gardengirl50t30]

@@jamesprigioni glad he's doing fine. Most small dogs have it. My Teddy a Pomeranian has had it for a few year's now and he's about 12 years old now. Depending on the angle he drinks he'll do the cough, gag thing. But eating, no problem. Lol.

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[@paulineottaviano3462]

Glad to hear that Tuck is doing well. Thanks for sharing the information about him and the grapevine pruning and shaping. Very much appreciated.

[@robd4914]

Wow. I just looked at mine and its a BIRDS nest. I must have 20 old canes that grew in a nest. Time to bring it all back to a few :) Amazing info and amazing host.

[@S.Kay.Steffy]

Great tutorial and makes sense to me (finally). I’ve watched other videos and never really understood it so I’m going to prune mine these next few days. My vines are a MESS and hopefully I’ll be able to get them somewhat under control! I am SO glad Tuck is doing better❤. He is such a precious pooch.

[@RevRedmondFarrier]

I have some muscadine vines that are 40+ years old. They have been neglected for over a decade and I am trying to get them back under control now. I grew up eating grape jelly from those vines my entire life up until my grandmother passed away. Hopefully with the info in this vid (and a few other muscadine specific vids) I'll be eating from those vines again within the next couple of years.

[@amandaforeman2626]

So glad to hear that tuck is doing better ! My 10 year old Pitt has congestive heart failure . There’s nothing we can do so we give her the best quality of life ! It will be tough when she goes but we are blessed to have her and will honor her when she passes

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

Is so many videos about pruning grapes 🍇 , but this one made more sense to me ! Thank you James! Glad Tuck is doing okay , he is adorable 🥰. God bless!

[@christinebenson4493]

Thank you for your grapevine pruning video. This has been so confusing to me before now. The two pruning videos you’ve done are the best ones I’ve ever watched. You are fantastic! Thanks!

[@brandnew2327]

I gotta watch this like 3 times. I can't blink because it's packed with so much information.

[@christophercarr6609]

I subscribe to a lot of gardening channels and learn a lot, but, James, you just blow them all out of the water!

[@sarahogden3826]

That grape arbor 😍 reminds me of my granddad. He’s gone now, but 2 years ago I successfully rooted a cutting from grapes he planted about 15 years ago. My dream would be to create an arbor like he used to have in his backyard, all the clusters of ripe grapes hanging low just waiting to be picked! 🍇

[@magdalenejackson5375]

Supur useful! My grapes are heading into their second year with me and third year overall. I was wondering how best to prune and now I know!

[@shaysummers3520]

Great explanation! Great timing, too. I accidentally did the right thing yesterday on my grape vine in my front yard. Now, I know what to do for the ones in the back yard. Thank you!

[@yeevita]

OMG, I have watched so many grape pruning videos that just confused me more, including ones where I was tying different colored ribbons I don't know where. This is the simplest grape pruning tutorial I have ever seen. My grape did not have that much growth last year, but right after this video, I will run out and check what I can do to help it fruit this year. Thank you! Love seeing you, your brightness, andTuck!

[@kimberlylamantia7794]

This video came out at the perfect time. I watched the video about pruning fruit trees yesterday and was wondering about my grape vines. Your Felco pruners sound sharp. I'm going to have to get a pair. I hope Tuck is feeling well 💖

[@johnc6228]

I'm glad to see Our Friends James and Tuck. Its going to be a great year of growing and sharing our own fruits and vegetables.

[@Dino55316]

My gardening buddy was a little shih-tzu who also developed collapsing trachea at around 10. Ultimately it coupled with some heart failure in a way that made things pretty tough for him and we had to say goodbye. I still think about him every time I'm in the garden!

[@Simplyfarmhouse7]

Great tutorial ~ wishing Tuck good health! 💙💙💙

[@georgewaynewilcoxjr2102]

One of the best explanations on grapes.

[@bajangirl2724]

It always amazes me seeing the food forest at this stage vs when everything starts bearing 😊

[@master11pizza63]

Great instructional video. I had tried to grow grapes in the past and had no idea what I was doing. Never pruned them just thought the longer the better. Had 10 canes each growing 10 feet. In each direction. Got 1 grape in year 3 at end of one vine. Another problem was that neighbors trees blocked the sun. Maybe I try again soon now that I see what to do. Just against instincts learning to garden to cut stuff down. My parents had wild concord grapes on a fence that produced a ton of grapes and were never pruned I guess we were just lucky. Mom made grape pie every year for my dads birthday. Best pie ever !

[@ovidiumirauta6549]

Very interesting...you have made a lot of clarifications in my head about vine pruning! Thank you!

[@brucekevin8472]

I was wondering if you could show us an overhead shot of how you have your yard and garden laid out? Maybe a drone shot? That would be cool!! I'm on 5 acres in Milford, DE, and I want to start preparing to produce fruit and veggies asap! Btw... thanks for your videos. Very helpful and inspiring.

[@missthang4770]

Superb tutorial! I learned a lot. Thank you James. Happy to see Tuck still enjoying his fresh veggies. He's the best boy!

[@bloomlily9778]

I am glad Tuck is doing well. I would love to see a video of how you take care of your chickens during winter.

[@BNJBarber]

So happy to see you back! Worried about you and Tuck!

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Bonnie, me and Tuck had to stop in and share our grape pruning ideas

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

You really did a good job of explaining this James.

[@michaelhunziker626]

Hi James, this is by far one of the best videos on how to prune grapes. What grape varieties are your favorite?

[@JennTN411]

Awwwww we were worried! So thankful Tuck is doing well, you too, James!

[@indraawai5183]

I am very happy to see you both. And Tuck is looking wonderful. He has been on my mind after I saw the video about his ailment. I have been looking at your videos from as far as 5 years ago. Always by your side the Boss . My your new year be successful especially with Tuck

[@Di-mx6tj]

Hi James, this is the best video yet I’ve seen on here have for new grapevines for the back garden to run along trellises And Beau Gola great advice to refer back to going forward into summer thumbs up for the video Best wishes from the UK west country thank you for a great advice

[@NicoleHoltActress]

Happy to see Tucker make an experience

[@gigidi6816]

This is a great tutorial on grape vine pruning👍🏼 ❤️❤️❤️ Glad to hear Tuck is doing well❤️❤️❤️

[@ThomasG-og4yb]

Awesome thanks! We just bought a house where all the fences are covered with old growth grapes and I had no idea where to start! I'm going to carefully investigate, you probably saved us from just clearing it all off like the landscapers were suggesting! 😊👍 Our regards to Tuck, I'm glad he's feeling better!

[@8thcelisabeth]

You make a lot of people happy with winter content! I spur prune my backyard grapes. Vines always loaded!

[@RamblinWom4n]

So glad Tuck is doing better! Thanks for the recommendation for the pruners!

[@derekanderson9418]

Such a timely video, and one that I requested. I love James' KZbin channel. James is the best!

[@DebbieC624]

So glad Tuck is doing better. ❤️❤️❤️ He is always so much fun to watch him following you around the garden & looking for a snack. So glad you did this video. I will have to save it as I want to have grapes once I’m able to move to my own piece of land. I want to have red grapes, what variety do you grow? See ya on the next one. Have a blessed day 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️💕

[@derekanderson9418]

So glad James made a winter video. At least we all know that James & Tuck are safe and doing well!

[@pinksky1467]

I can't wait to see the abundance of grapes. LOL Tucker said nope, this is mine and good bye. LOL He needed his own little garden. Thanks for sharing. Happy New year to the both of you too.

[@naumikaur7459]

Absolutely brilliant ,yet again educational concise and enjoyable, much appreciated 🙏

[@kele1264]

It's very nice to see you in winter, James! Great pruning explanation and demonstration! So much easier to see in winter with no leaves and fruit on. Very glad to see you still have the raised bed covers you showed us how to make. 🤗Tucker ❤

[@honestly27]

I'm SO happy to hear that Tuck is doing much better!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GeordieMilne]

Your positivity is infectious! and learnt alot; thanks James and Tuck!

[@goranvuksa1220]

Thank you so much James!!! I had just started with some vines that I older and I took over to take care of them, I don't know how many videos on pruning them I had watched in several languages, and this is the first one where everything is so clearly explained that I finally understand what needs to be done - and why! And just in time, next month is time to prune them.

[@kimbleybremer4404]

So glad to hear that precious Tuck is doing better!

[@BrettCrystal]

This was such an informative video! Thank you, James & Tuck!

[@Goggelgoogler]

Best grape tutorial I’ve seen on youtube. Thanks for the great and practical explanation. Lots of love for Tuck too❤️❤️❤️

[@evasivedave8156]

Glad to see you and tuck doing some winter content. Really brightens up the cold, dark days. Thanks! 😆

[@vintageme298]

Love your energy. Thanks for the info. Planning to prune my grapes this week.

[@TheHattonHomestead]

Thanks for the video James. Pruning is one of my favorite parts of having a food forest. Getting to shape it all. And your energy in your videos gets me HYPED to get out there.

[@carolsuch5646]

Hi James Thanks for the update on Tucker and pleased that he's doing well on his medication. Enjoyed the video on grape pruning, didn't know that there are different methods. Also happy new year and hope that you had a good Christmas. Carol

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@lindalee601]

So good to see you and Tuck. ❤️❤️ Happy New Year

[@gardeningwithjazzy]

So happy to see that Tuck is doing well. You guys are my favorites in the garden space.

[@Smiling_soul_3171]

The most important thing about this channel is they are giving importance to the environment love it ❤

[@Mikhail-Caveman]

Glad Tuck is feeling alright, thanks for the in depth description of the grape pruning!

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[@RanchExplorerHQ]

Thank you for your energy and instruction on this. Very interesting and informative! 😃👍

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

Very nice video, thank you. I have one year old grapes that hopefully will someday go up and over an arbor like yours.

[@wayneschmidt9620]

Great video I always wondered how to prune grapes

[@karenzorn773]

So glad to hear Tuck is doing better, thanks for sharing info on pruning grape vine.

[@markdorion815]

I saw your channel last year for the first time. Thanks to you and tuck for teaching an old dog new tricks. I have been working in a garden since 1963 and still learning. We had a 100ft x 100ft and now have a 16ft x28ft raised bed. Thanks to you and tuck I now trellis, I now make my wife happy with cleaner produce. I now make my own soil for planting seeds and flowers. I grew carrots this year for a change like that of your method and I had the best carrots ever. Neighbors were impressed, passed on your technology. Hope they build their soil. Tuck is a good companion and will be fine. Thanks again and I hope you keep teaching us old dogs new tricks my friend. Good gardening James and Tuck.

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[@buffalopatriot]

Terrific video James and Tuck. Thanks again.

[@Miguel.2780]

hey James! Portuguese farmer here. For the renewal zone i always count 3 buds, cut the cane and then remove the top bud leaving the bottom ones untouched. it helps with the healing process and sap circulation, and next year you can just cut that top off causing minimal stress to the vine. Keep up the good work.

[@brandywineblue]

Happy New Year James and Tuck! Good to see you're back for the New Year. Hope you and your family had a blessed Christmas season.

[@reneequalls5878]

Love the video! Glad to see Tuck is improving. We LOVE our sweatshirts, they are very warm and comfy. About to order a few more ❤

[@PraxisPrepper]

I'm back again after watching your pruning apple and peach trees video (which was great) - and ready to have my life changed forever!!!! ;)

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooo!!!

[@angorachic]

So happy to see a video from you! Glad you are posting a little off season and I am glad that Tuck is doing well. Great video! I learned a lot about pruning grapes. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lexi-vx1pd]

James,, my whole family is now watching your videos. Love the content and your energy is contagious! Just what we need to get us through winter. Glad to see Tuck doing better too.

[@reneuriartejr5764]

Ha ha ha I'm new to grapes... And I watched this video like five times already and haven't made my first cut... I always get scared and nervous when it comes to pruning thanks for all the videos and info you put out. Truly appreciate the enthusiasm and info. Respect from Salt River Arizona

[@mary-jaymandix1217]

I spent the whole day today clicking to find how to prone my 3 bush grape trees which been growing for about 5 years but no Grapes until I was advised to prone it but couldn't grasp what most youtubers were saying until I came across you. My Lord your explaining so clear I'm going to follow you. Thanks so much.

[@alenatorres7071]

Over here, patiently, waiting for you to come back this spring. 🌱🌱

[@marinaesnal1063]

Good to see you...great imformation, easy to understand. I'm really happy hearing Tuck is doing well. I hope a very nice year to both

[@Bubbles-n-Bitches]

I got my guardian of the garden merch too!!!!!! I love it! I hope Tuck is doing better 🤞💖💖💖 Maybe one day I’ll have a beautiful garden like yours where I can put all your great advice to good use!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Gooo Helen! Me and Tuck love hearing you enjoy the merch. I hope you get the chance to have a garden, but me and Tuck appreciate you commenting and engaging with us, we love hearing from you! 🐕😁❤️

[@rickbour1004]

Great video James. You explain stuff so well. Very confident now doing my pruning this year. Cheers.

[@vj563]

I was so happy to see a video pop up from you guys. I hope you had a nice Christmas and have a Blessed and Happy New Year. I'm glad Tuck is doing better. I hope the prednisone isn't long term. My dog was on that, and long term it wasn't good for her. I can tell he's feeling better because he's getting into mischief again. 😄

[@katiewinn5468]

I wanted to learn how to prune grapes. My search on YT yielded several offerings. When I saw your channel I knew which one to choose and you didn’t disappoint. You have a gift of being comprehensive while clearly explaining the basics. You are a gem. Thank you!

[@operator1192]

This was the most helpful tutorial I’ve seen on grape vine pruning yet. Thanks for the in depth description and demonstration.

[@eileenbartnick7202]

Wonderful directions!! Thank you SO much! Could finally understand how to prune correctly! I could use some help with how best to fertilize my plant, hopefully increase the size of the bunches and grape size. I didn't have great pollination last year, so fewer grapes, too. My plant is the "Einset" variety. Thank you for your advice!

[@mary-jaymandix1217]

OMG.... you're so good. The visuals so clear. Are you a professional teacher. I'm so grateful 🙏

[@cltinturkey]

This is the best video I've seen on pruning grape vines. I had to watch it twice to get the nuances. You've demystified the process. I've been using a combo of the two methods for three years. I'll be more deliberate this year and watch where the fruiting occurs. Great job, so thanks! Happy New Year to you, Tuck, and your cameraperson!

[@kayreneesgarden]

This is a wonderful tutorial. I’m glad Tuck is doing well.

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad you enjoyed it Kaye! Yeah me too, the guy never quits!

[@conniek3354]

Great video. Im trying my hand at grape vines, one vine will be three yrs old this coming season so this content was a great help! Thank you. Also, so glad to hear Tuck is doing well. He's such a cutie. ❤

[@judylee1860]

1/24/23 Thinking of you and yours, hoping Tuck is doing well through this winter.

[@nosh2posh4u]

James this is the vest grape pruning video I've seen! You explained and demonstrated it so well. Thank you!

[@approofarm]

Love the way you grow your own food.

[@JardinFoto]

Very clear, concise and super helpful guide as always. Thanks, man 😎

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Just like the apple pruning video you did this was amazing!! We are having mild above average temps the last week (Zone5 🇨🇦) and I almost pruned my grape vines today. So glad I didn't as I'm pretty sure it would have bled. I bought last Spring as a 2yr old Swanson cane. I got 2 small bunches last summer. This will be my first time pruning. Thank you ☺️ Really happy to see Prednisone doing its job and helping sweet Tuck.

[@anthonycotts2451]

Great vids! Tuck chewing a carrot is too cute. God bless!

[@RominaJones]

Sometimes I look at Tuck's expression and almost see a "who's he talking to look." I wonder if he thinks it's to him the whole time but then occasionally doubts. He doesn't know he's a youtube star. Tuck is so cute! That was a great video really easy to understand.

[@michaelatkins1617]

I was lost but now I’m a professional. Thanks for the class. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lorddracnos]

I agree

[@lilly5363]

Good to see both you and Tuck , glad that Tuck is doing well. Happy new year to you too James and Tuck.

[@LK-3000]

Happy New year and thank you for this video. It's one of the clearest explanations of grape pruning I've see so far. I love your channel because you're always so informative. I have three different varieties of grapes and I know one should definitely be cane pruned, one should definitely be spur pruned and one that I have no idea, so this is a very timely video.

[@karencooper6634]

Best information on pruning and setting up grapes , thank you

[@punisher6]

Thanks James! I know I can trust your advice so this helps alot

[@erinajoyreiger8822]

Tucker is amazing. We love watching your gardening show.

[@hopeeternal6450]

Thankyou for your awesome energy!

[@lynettetucker544]

Thanks for sharing James and Tuck ♥️💚💛🧡💜💙.

[@donnamatthews4250]

Hope to see another video from you soon. Praying for your sweet little dog.