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...
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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 CountyIowa
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.