The Ultimate Grape Arbor - Tips on Building a Grape Arbor at Home

Join us as we share how we set up our grape arbor. We also discuss the amazing variety of grape we are growing and share how you can get one!
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[@greenwoodchoo]

You can actually store fresh grapes over winter. You cut them on a long stem & then put the stem in water like a flower & store in a cool room or root cellar. the victorians used todo it and even had special vases for them.

[@actontreadway1168]

I've never heard that. I am definitely going to try it.

[@donnamelvin2444]

I love how you incorporated your arbor into your landscaping

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@user-fk4tm2xi2k]

You are right. I'm from Uzbekistan

[@edwinhageman9377]

Ya should make a vid on how too clone = root them! PS trimming grapevines is a lot like Rose's!.

[@deniserosburg9663]

So beautiful, love the way you have that set up!

[@raymondgerney233]

Wow! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@karenhitchens3563]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, beautiful vine! Stay safe!

[@kimm1318]

Wow! This is awesome.

[@tiachandler5350]

That's so amazing it's so beautiful

[@mystydawn1226]

absolutely stunning 😍

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Thank you!! 😊

[@micahramsay8890]

Nice. Love it.

[@chrisanngregory6874]

Wow! amazing, yummy loving it!

[@ummeykitchen3670]

My GOD!i love it your backyard garden so nice

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Thank you so much 😊

[@wareaglejf]

Absolutely beautiful! You're an inspiration. Thank you for the video.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@Flow-rs3hu]

Nice dude, keep it up

[@fredortiz8196]

Oh wow that's nice job thank you for sharing that with us thank you

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aikogiron3449]

Best looking grapes

[@B-Kun]

Nice dude, This looks cool to hang out under.

[@a2n_channel491]

Amazing👍👍👍

[@edwinhageman9377]

My 1 grandfather (born 1896) had an grapevines & arbor kinda like yours! Under trees! Then he would take a vine and cut halfway through! Put in pail of sand! Water! Root! & sell them!

[@everettedl]

Having grape clusters hanging down for picking like that is so cool! I want to do something like this with muscadines, but maybe on a smaller scale at first. How do you handle pests? Do you have a problem with birds, wasps, spiders, etc getting to your grapes?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I've never heard of muscadines! We hardly have any pests bother the grapes. Sometimes late in the season, when grapes are starting to go bad, wasps will come.

[@everettedl]

@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead I see. That eases my mind a little. I just don't want a wasp nest to pop up haha. And dude, muscadine grapes are AWESOME. Theyr'e native to the southeast US, and they have an amazing flavor and are really sweet. The only downside is they have seeds. I have a couple of vines in containers right now, and I can't wait to get them in the ground. I highly recommend them!

[@everettedl]

@@Angvb14 yeah I find that's the way to go. They have to meet quotas at the stores, so they'll often pick them way before they're ready and you have to sort through them. On the vine, you know they're ready when they're soft and not firm. Sometimes they'll have a slight fragrance too.

[@fredortiz8196]

Man good job dude you going to make some jelly huh awesome

[@desertrose7058]

you can freeze grapes.. they are awesome summer treats!

[@c.s.7136]

Are fruiting canes clipped back during growing season? At the tip?

[@valeriebalroop1664]

Sure would love to get some cuttings.I live in Trinidad.West Indies.

[@jovssuba4747]

I love it.. Sooo beautiful 💖 please reserve me some cuttings when you prune💝

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Of course! Sign up on Patreon, or you can PayPal me $15 directly. Include your mailing address. Around March next year I'll send those out!

[@inthuramosavi8316]

I have grape name “Blueberry grape “ small purple just like your but sweet with a bit of tangy taste” very vigorous growing!

[@mystydawn1226]

I would love a cutting from this!

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Sign up here! Would love to send you one www.patreon.com/join/thequarteracrehomestead

[@iligancecu1091]

very nice sir, i wish i could have a cuttings..

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Goals!! I'm trying to accomplish this on a back deck gazebo frame as the canvas top ripped and they don't make replacement for it. I might have to fill some of the gaps with wire but now I know I won't need to worry about it for another 5+ years 😳 Gardening truly does teach patience. I'm on my 3rd Spring but the squirrels and birds beat me to them this year netting for sure. How do yours not all dissappear?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I'm not sure, no problems with animals here! If we let them get overripe the bees will come get them, but otherwise nothing.

[@emptynestgardens9057]

@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead They are probably thinking "hey Dale don't go in there it's a trap, too good to be true!" 😂🐿️

[@tiachandler5350]

Omg u gotta look up muscadine grapes they are amazing but you don't really eat the outside you squeeze it and the fruit pops out of it and it's so amazing there's gold and a purple burgundy color you would be able to grow them so well my father inlaw has both and they are amazing we are from GA live here and he grows them I want to but I'm not that great with gardening I just suck at it lol

[@moonwillow5]

Oh gosh muscadine hulls have so much flavor and are edible! They must be chewed well, but gosh they’re too good to be not eaten. Please try them

[@Apollos2.2]

Hey that's a cool arbor! I'm in Colorado and in my area I have a lot of bentonite clay. I'm not sure how my grapes are going to do long term. I dug large holes to plant 3 vines in, and used a mixture of regular dirt and sand. Two are doing well but my concord is growing very slow. Do you have a video on pruning? I'm not trying to get wine, just like to have some grapes to eat 😁 and they look nice. Thanks.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Thank you! Yes, I have a video on pruning here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaapaGepfc18mrM

[@erinjoy5625]

Wow what a dream. !!!! This is exactly what I would love to have. Was thinking about picking up about 3 grape vines FRM my local store and planting them in a planters box my hubby is building on the side of our deck and build a trellis type thing overhead to let the grape start growing up and over like yours.... Is this a good idea, ??? or should they be planted in the ground. If so,I'll have to rethink everything lol

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I think the ground will be much better, as they have a big, big root system!

[@erinjoy5625]

@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead ohhh I didn't even realize that. So the planters will deff not work then !!! Thnx for the response !

[@brd485]

Great video. Do you run the vines along the wires in the same direction or perpendicular?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I run last year's vine one way, and then all the new shoots go parallel to that one. Does that answer your question?

[@nataliehincapie2128]

Are they slip skin type of grape ? Wondering how you know they aren't concord?.

[@tylermprice]

This is legit. Planting grapes - how long did it take for your vines to get as long and full as yours are? Did your grapes cling to your arbor on their own or did you attach them periodically? Sorry for all the questions but I’m a grape virgin.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

It took several years to get the grapes this big. Probably around 5 years. Grapes cling to the arbor all on their own. You may have to help them sometimes, but not much.

[@cosasverdes]

i think he answers those questions in the video.

[@sylphienne]

Is that growth from one grape plant?

[@habibtunji8526]

lovely video.. great information.. can you send some cuttings to Nigeria?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Sorry, not outside of the US.

[@rubyruth7109]

Can you ship for me some vines to Kenya. I have loved those grapes and would love to start a place like that too .

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Not out of the US, sorry!

[@violetdorozan686]

I love to have a cutting from this grape if you don’t mind and Thank you so much. I’ll plant it in my country… 🙏

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Sign up here! Would love to send you one www.patreon.com/join/thequarteracrehomestead

[@PatricesProjects]

That looks like way more grapes than i could even give away. They are pretty i guess any grape variety could be trained over an arbor.

[@davoudnoorani4439]

please show the pruning system

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes, will do a video this winter.

[@lamarclark2169]

This is beautiful. Where are you located? (besides in you yard)

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

We are in SW Washington State. It is a beautiful area.

[@c.s.7136]

I have a 2 year old grapevine. And would like info as to how to train it overhead like yours. How long should the canes be or are they spurs?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

You can just let them grow as long as they want to. Just leave some of last year's growth everytime for grape production.

[@c.s.7136]

So let a cane grow an that will be my cordon an spur prune it?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

@@c.s.7136 check the video I posted three days ago about pruning grapes.

[@dovinhgarden05]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jovssuba4747]

I loveyour grapes cuttings please

[@c.s.7136]

Are fruiting canes clipped back?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I clip everything except a few of last years canes.

[@illmatic33]

Can the grapes frow grom pots? I have a pergola but no dirt around it... All gravel and rocks

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I’m not sure…..you could try it! I think grapes like lots of area for their roots, though.

[@rinaphou8118]

Can u send me a cutting?? I’m in Northern California. Love how amazing your grapes grew.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Sign up here! Would love to send you one www.patreon.com/join/thequarteracrehomestead

[@coffeebuzzz]

Nice arbor. I see you have various sizes of grapes in each bunch. This is likely to be a boron deficiency. If you foliar spray just before and just after flowering this should help both fruit set and size consistency. Grapes love plenty of P and K also.

[@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb]

That defeats the whole point of organic fruit...

[@coffeebuzzz]

@@RicksPhatPharm-vw2lb How so?

[@tristanrl1940]

A bit late to the party! Curious as to how one might deal with outdoor critters disturbing the structure - e.g. - squirrels, birds, raccoon et al? Also: I am seriously thinking about making it a sitting area. But am wondering if it’s conducive due to falling grapes and precipitation/rain water falling through it! A response would be welcome 😃

[@ancientanne1]

Me too Tristanrl1940 re: the sitting area, (and late to the game.) What is the thought on sitting under the arbor, anyone? It would be a nice view and give some great shade. Falling grapes and moisture I hadn't thought about. But I do need the arbor first! Thanks for the inspiration 1/4 acre!

[@Rhinoch8]

It's nice to bring a book, or tea, or have a nice dinner. Other than that, the area should be left empty, as in spring there are falling flowers, and grapes in autumn, and the falling leaves in winter until you trim it.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes, I agree. Just move chairs under in summer, but otherwise keep the area clear.

[@robertturnbull5472]

are the raisins tasty ? thanks for this video

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

We haven't tried making raisins yet!

[@lightworkermusicians]

Hello again! I realize that you send grape cuttings in the winter, and now it's the beginning of spring. Is it too late to contact you and purchase a grape cutting?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes, I only send them out in March when they are dormant.

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

so, about doing this on a rooftop, so it doesn’t blow away…?

[@keithwalker7245]

How does he protect grapes from deer?

[@oliviamdrake]

Hi, are you still sending cuttings?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes, will send in about a month. Send $20 PayPal to [e-mail]

[@lifeisbeautiful_nz]

Hi.. Beautiful grapes fruits. How do you keep these ripen grapes save from the birds without covering. Mine after turning ripen the birds have party free fruits before me.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I don't know why, but we don't have much problem with birds.

[@lifeisbeautiful_nz]

@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead you are soo sooooo lucky.

[@user-fk4tm2xi2k]

May I can like this?

[@oldfarmshow]

❤️👍

[@mikekashpureff8063]

replace that screw with a nail, screws snap under pressure while nails will just bend while still holding.

[@rocket2811]

how many trees are those in total? And how do you protect from the birds?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

These are mostly from 1 vine, a few from a second. Birds don't seem to bother them.

[@stevenlowe8089]

So u can just put the other end of the vine in the ground and it will root?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes!

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes!

[@brandonmonroe7050]

I bet its Thombcord. A seedless cross between Thompson seedless and concord. Taste like concord but more sweet and no seeds.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Could be!

[@safiqulislam93]

I want to get your grape pen from Bangladesh.

[@lightworkermusicians]

I am so glad I found you! I am creating a food forest in my backyard and am brand new to it all. I am interested in a cutting and have seen the patreon link you provided. Two questions: 1.) Would the grapes make a huge mess on a deck below? I have a pergola over my deck and want to grow the grapes there. 2) I read that I can plant apple trees, etc. in the spring or fall. You shared that you send the cuttings only in the winter. Could grape cuttings be planted in the fall?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

That is awesome! No, grapes won't make a huge mess below as long as you pick the grapes. They will shed quite a few leaves, but those are easily swept or blown off. For your second question, yes, fruit tress work best to plant in fall. But rooting grape cuttings is best done in spring. See more at this link: grapes.extension.org/when-is-the-best-time-to-take-cuttings-to-propagate-a-grape-vine-and-what-is-the-correct-propagation-procedure/

[@lightworkermusicians]

@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to these questions. That is so generous of you. Thank you sincerely.

[@Tidonius]

The music at the end👌. Great video, I’ve never seen such an incredible grape “tree”.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eve76798]

Are these grapes seeded ?? Or seedless

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Seedless

[@bradhaumesser1278]

I would like to get a start off your grape vines

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Send $20 PayPal to [e-mail] and I'll ship out cuttings in the next month or so.

[@bradhaumesser1278]

@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead payment sent

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Thank you! I just realized I made a mistake. The email is [e-mail]. So I didn't get the payment you sent. Would you mind canceling that payment and sending again? So sorry! If it doesn't work out, it was my mistake so I will send cuttings anyway. So sorry again!

[@bradhaumesser1278]

Canceled the other and sent it to the right one this time. Lol 😆

[@bradhaumesser1278]

@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead good to know we are all human, payment sent. No problem 😊

[@bonsummers2657]

Isn't that called a pergola?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

You might be right! I've always grown up calling this type of structure an arbor.

[@joydelgado8608]

i never got a cutting anyway i can get one? i sent money last year

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes! I will be pruning and sending out cuttings around March.

[@napoleongarden]

That you for the cutting. I was a very nice quality. I hope I can get it to root soon. My first time rooting

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

@@napoleongarden You're welcome! Hope it grows well for you.

[@XxBloggs]

At my place the birds would eat all those in a day

[@evadyck5663]

What zone are you in?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

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[@yLeprechaun]

Hey! No one likes a show off! Just kidding, we love show offs!

[@andoniades]

Wait, so if you let the end of a grapevine go into the ground it'll root? I know raspberries do this, but if grapes do, then that'll save me $$$

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Yes!!

[@leewilliams2397]

The title of your video is to build a grape arbor, you gave no indications of how to do anything. You have a lovely growth with your grapes and you discussed in detail your grapes. I viewed your video to learn to build an arbor. I learned nothing

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

So sorry! Title was meant to convey "Ultimate Grape Arbor", with tips on how to build it as well. The tips on how I built mine start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paOUq4B3gqyMb8U Let me know if you have any specific questions!

[@marissawarfield8812]

Exactly, he did not really talk about the GRAPES, BUT HOW TO BUILD AN ARBOR WHICH I am not interested, it's boring

[@sashilemla6229]

True

[@Nightowl5454]

What plant hardiness zone are you located in? ​@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

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Very poorly describe the exact technique of trimming vine off yearly. You need to actually video you pulling a vine and explaining the process.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

This video was about the arbor. Check my other video for tips on pruning grapes!

[@franklinromero570]

Hi, are you still giving grape 🍇 vines cuttings to people? I would like to know how to get them. Thanks Congratulations 🎉 Nice arbor and setting 👍🍇​@@TheQuarterAcreHomestead

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

@franklinromero570 ​yes, I send them out in March. Cost is $25 now due to rising costs. You can PayPal to [e-mail]

[@twdorsey7933]

Love your arbor. I'd like to have some cuttings but I don't know where to go to subscribe I'm new to this. Can you contact me at

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Sign up here! www.patreon.com/join/thequarteracrehomestead

[@diosdadoalabatjr.]

i love to have some cuttings... is it possible to ship here in the philippines😊...

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

@@diosdadoalabatjr. sorry, only in the US.

[@wallncuz3109]

Looks cool. But your grapes are small and don't last long because you have too much growth for only 1 plant.

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

Thank you. I've expanded to three plants now in the arbor, and hopefully another next year.

[@c.s.7136]

Are fruiting canes clipped back during growing season? At the tip?

[@TheQuarterAcreHomestead]

I don't prune mine while growing unless it is growing where I don't want it.