Las Vegas Review-Journal: Delay the final pruning of grapes until winter weather has passed Q: Should I cut my grapes back now or wait until spring? A: I don’t like to finish pruning my grapes until about March 1. This is because I don’t know what kind of damage they will sustain this winter ...

Understanding the Context

Whether you are growing wine grapes or table grapes, it’s a good idea in our climate to delay the final pruning until you are confident that freezing, dry and windy weather has passed. The reason for ... Pruning grape vines is a midwinter job that keeps plants shapely, healthy and fruiting well. Climate change means that grape vines, once the preserve of large conservatories and warmer hemispheres, ...

Key Insights

AOL: 7 Plants You Should Prune in Winter for a Healthier Spring Garden 7 Plants You Should Prune in Winter for a Healthier Spring Garden CORVALLIS – When homeowners set out to prune grapes, kiwifruit and other berry crops, they often stand in front of the plant at a complete loss. Just getting started is intimidating. “Over my many ... When properly pruned, grapes should produce a fruitful, delicious crop year after year. (Tiffany Woods/OSU Extension Service) CORVALLIS, Ore.

Final Thoughts

- Once grapevines lose their leaves, the plants fade into ...