Continuing with the Grapevine by mikehamm

homesteading · @mikehamm · Jun 10 '18

$22.02

Continuing with the Grapevine

<center>![20180609_103756[1].jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/600x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmURUmNpEgHHaFAEjEoe29cb1oXNLHUp1XAeEJTqcay57y/20180609_103756[1].jpg)</center>

The grapevine had grown to the point that it badly needed trimming back.  In the post [Spring in Indiana - Grape Vines](https://steemit.com/homesteading/@mikehamm/spring-in-indiana-grape-vines), I explained how quickly grapevines grow, how they tend to over produce and how they are susceptible to fungus.  The picture above is after trimming.

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| [![20180609_101357[1].jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSnFLetFAYdvBS78FNgsYBr9mtAopT476iTVXUifXnxk3/20180609_101357[1].jpg)](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSnFLetFAYdvBS78FNgsYBr9mtAopT476iTVXUifXnxk3/20180609_101357[1].jpg) | On June 9th, before trimming it looked like this photo.<br><br>Trimming the vine back helps with the over production.  Even if it is past the point in the summer which would give the grapes enough time to ripen, a few cooler days with plenty of rain and additional grapes will pop out.  Additionally, trimming back improves the air flow around the grapes minimizing the chance of a fungal infection. |
| [![DSCN1446.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/600x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmZe8kqQiTQXj2ex35cgA48f7UHvGdDyUQsD9rDakGVmZz/DSCN1446.JPG)](https://steemitimages.com/600x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmZe8kqQiTQXj2ex35cgA48f7UHvGdDyUQsD9rDakGVmZz/DSCN1446.JPG) | On May 1st, after a spring trimming to get the old growth cut back it looked like this photo.  In less than 6 weeks, the grapevine went from what looked like a few sticks on the trellis to and explosion of green.  If you want a screen for something during the summer and don't mind the work of trimming, grapevines are the way to go. |

The last update on the grapevine, [Revisiting the Grapevine](https://steemit.com/homesteading/@mikehamm/revisiting-the-grapevine) was of photo's taken on May 16th.  Here's a couple of comparison photos to demonstrate the growth that had taken place:

| <center>May 16th</center> | <center>June 9th</center> | 
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| [![20180519_074754[1].jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSwckxi3Kr5zF5mujK3wuHtpEH9acQyMBaxbA16xNzUy5/20180519_074754[1].jpg)](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSwckxi3Kr5zF5mujK3wuHtpEH9acQyMBaxbA16xNzUy5/20180519_074754[1].jpg) | [![20180609_101357[1].jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSnFLetFAYdvBS78FNgsYBr9mtAopT476iTVXUifXnxk3/20180609_101357[1].jpg)](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSnFLetFAYdvBS78FNgsYBr9mtAopT476iTVXUifXnxk3/20180609_101357[1].jpg) |
| [![20180516_171708[1].jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPxkxEQHTzHdYvbXdtcRZsRyGDN8Ddt5eXbAYg84MtLVd/20180516_171708[1].jpg)](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPxkxEQHTzHdYvbXdtcRZsRyGDN8Ddt5eXbAYg84MtLVd/20180516_171708[1].jpg) | [![20180609_103807[1].jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRpj3GL47kEmZzV5FCM74F3ZXhsbhSV73zSGW4V3osFJb/20180609_103807[1].jpg)](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRpj3GL47kEmZzV5FCM74F3ZXhsbhSV73zSGW4V3osFJb/20180609_103807[1].jpg) |

As you can see, not only are the vines doing well but the grapes are growing rapidly as well.  So far there is no sign of fungus.   Ideally I'm hoping for dry weather through the rest of June and July.  The dry weather helps promote the production of sugars within the grapes and minimizes the growth of fungus.  If things go well in late July or early August, we'll have fresh jelly.

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@photocontests3 · Jun 10 '18

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@hendrimirza · Jun 10 '18

$0.03

this is amazing, I really like the angur, this should I try to develop in my area.

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@mikehamm · Jun 10 '18

Yes, it really works well with the grapevine.  Just a little twine until the vine gets trained is all you need.

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@mepatriot · Jun 10 '18

$0.02

Looks lovely, Mike.  Can you usually "bank on" any bunch that appears, or does "stuff happen" that can ruin the grapes before you pick them.  You mentioned fungus, but are there other things that can intervene as well?

Also, how long does it take a newly-discovered bunch to mature?

TIA....

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@mikehamm · Jun 11 '18

Fungus is the main thing.  The same fungus that impacts grass also hits the grapes.  If you're thinking about planting some vines the key is air flow, they need to be out in the open and mine are not.  If the summer is dry and hot I get grapes, if not they get fungus infected and I get nothing.

If I get any, it will be late July or early August.  Of course, I have to share with the local raccoons also.  I can always tell when the grapes are ripe by looking for the  grape remnants on the deck.

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@mepatriot · Jun 11 '18

OH, geesh...that's discouraging.  Hmmm...could you put some kind of motion-sensitive alarm thingy on the deck?

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