Danie Wium

Why aren't there any grapes on my grape vines

This is for sure the most common question asked by new grape growers. Unfortunately, it is one the most difficult to answer as well, but I'll try my best to give you some tips on how you can improve the fruitfulness of your grape vines. The first and m... Read >

The Second Year Of Growing A Grape Vine

The second year of growing a grape vine. Let's say you succeeded in getting your new grape vine to reach the top trellis wires the previous season; now what? What are the goals for the second year of growing a grape vine. As mentioned in a previous... Read >

The First Year Of Growing A Grape Vine

In the northern hemisphere, it will soon be spring and your grape vine will show signs of life after the cold winter. Hundreds of new grape growers will start a vineyard of their own, with great anticipation of having their own grapes one day. This is... Read >

How To Replant A Grape Vine

Because so many grape growers ask this question, I though it would be a good idea to write this article as part of the "New To Growing Grapes" series of posts on my blog. The reason why so many new grape growers replant their grape vines, is poor plan... Read >

Growing Grapes

Growing Grapes - Summary. Soil preparation It is important to carefully select the planting site. Grapes can grow in a wide variety of soil types and pH ranges, certain conditions induce better growth and yields. First, grapes prefer well-drained an... Read >

Planting a grape vine

You have prepared your site; you have decided what variety to grow; now it is time to plant your grape vine! Well, unfortunately, this is where many home grape growers terribly fail! Planting a grape vine is not hard, if fact, it is one of the easiest... Read >

Fertilize your grape vine

In general, the grape vine needs less fertilization than an annual plant, but there is also a misconception that a grape vine needs poor soil, to do well. To be able to produce top quality grapes and to have a strong enough growth, the grape vine needs ce... Read >

Choosing The Correct Grape Variety

So you decided to grow grapes then? That's great! But beware, this is where most home grape growers make their first mistake. Choosing the correct grape variety is one of the most important decisions any home grape grower needs to take, when it comes... Read >