Yes! You can grow great grapes

Learn all you need to know to grow one of the most popular fruits in the world. [FGN Preview]( July 19, 2021 How to Grow Great Grapes Learn all you need to know to grow one of the most popular fruits in the world. Gain full access to this premium collection—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, Wine, juice, jelly, or snacks, grapes are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They look amazing in a garden, they’re vigorous growers, and the vines will last for 30 years or more. Grapes can grow in a variety of climates, from New England to the Great Lakes regions to the hills of California. They have a long history, too. Humans have been domesticating grapes for wine for thousands of years. King Tut took jugs of red wine into the afterlife, and it’s no secret that grapes have a long history as a specialty crop throughout Europe. What this means for you is that grapes can grow almost anywhere, in any type of soil as long as it drains well. Still, you can improve your chances of healthy and productive vines. Make sure your soil has a pH of 5.5 to 7, and make any necessary amendments to your soil the year before you plant your vines. For that matter, where you plant grapevines can have a big impact on how well or productive the vine grows. Select a site that gets full sun, or at least morning sun, and try to find a spot that’s sheltered from winds, but still has good air circulation. It’s also worth pointing out that if you plant more than one grapevine, you could need up to 15 feet between them, depending on the variety. You can get more details in Selecting a Site for Planting Your Grapes, which is in the Grapes Collection. You can also take a look at the Plant Profiles of a dozen different popular varieties to see which is best for your climate and purposes. For instance, did you know that Valiant Grapes were specifically bred to be cold-tolerant? Or that Reliance Grapes are resistant to most pests and diseases? Learn more about both of those varieties, as well as ten more, in the Plant Profiles section of the Grapes Collection, which is yours right now! Just click the link below. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year!]( UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! [YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( Growing your Grapes You found the perfect spot in your yard. You’re ready to put your vines in the ground. Now what? In Planting and Nurturing Your Grapevines, we’ll get the juice on the best way to give your vines a healthy start. The process is a little different than it is for other vining plants. Not complicated – just different. For instance, you’ll want to soak your root stock in water for an hour or two before you plant it. Grapevines need a pretty big hole, too, so the roots can spread out. One thing you won’t do, however, is add mulch. It’s true that almost every other vegetable and fruit in the world loves mulch, but grapes don’t. Mulch will keep the roots too cool for healthy growth. There are a few more tips for planting your vines in this section, and you can find out how to train your grapevines so they can put all their energy into strong, healthy growth. Check out the Grapes Collection to learn more. Which Grapes To Grow? There are thousands of varieties of grapes to choose from, but you can narrow down your choices by figuring out why you want to grow grapes. There are table grapes and wine grapes; seeded and seedless; hybrid grapes that are easy to grow and disease resistant. We like growing Concord grapes because they’re great for old-fashioned Grape Jelly, but you can use other grapes. There’s a very simple two-ingredient recipe for this along with six more recipes in the Grapes Collection. I won’t give them all away here, but you absolutely will want to try the Grape and Avocado Salsa. I simply can’t do it justice writing about it, but I will say it goes great with chips or on baked chicken. The grapes give this a unique and flavorful twist that’s sure to delight. The Grapes Collection has all the information you need to select, grow, care for, and enjoy grapes. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year!]( UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! 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