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Deer damage to grapes? #295367

Asked January 02, 2016, 1:42 PM EST

I want to plant garden grapes at our cabin in Wayne County. We have an abundant deer herd and I am concerned about browsing on the vines in the early years. I have the Extension bulletin on growing grapes but it doesn't mention protection from wildlife on the vines. Do you have any suggestions - is protection necessary, what should I use? Thanks in advance.

Wayne County Iowa

Expert Response

Deer will browse on young grapevines. They will also devour grape clusters.

Exclusion fencing (either 8-foot-tall high tensile woven wire or 5- to 6-foot-tall electric fencing) is the best way to prevent deer from damaging grapevines.

See the following website for additional information.
https://www.uky.edu/Ag/CCD/deerandbirdcontrol.pdf

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 04, 2016, 11:55 AM EST

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