Grapevine propogation - Ask Extension
Hello and thank you for your time. Our 50+ year old grapevine will soon meet its demise for new construction (an addition to our home). What is the...
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Grapevine propogation #877808
Asked July 18, 2024, 2:53 PM EDT
Hello and thank you for your time. Our 50+ year old grapevine will soon meet its demise for new construction (an addition to our home). What is the best method of propogating the grapevine given the time of year (mid-July)? It will need to be held in a pot(s) until the addition is completed in mid to late October. The vine is very healthy and provides us with many delicious grapes each year.
Best,
Jane Streff
Denver County Colorado
Expert Response
A method you can use is to take multiple 6-10 inch cuttings of vines. Make your cuttings about 2 inches below a growth node (a place where leaves are emerging from the vine).
Remove at least 3 leaves near the bottom of your cutting, but ensure the vine has plenty of leaves towards the top of your cutting so it can continue to photosynthesize.
Keep the cuttings in water while they are waiting their turn to get potted up.
You can use individual pots or a large, deep tray to place the cuttings in. Fill with quality potting soil or propagating medium. You can explore videos online to see different options.
You can dip the bottom in a rooting hormone (available at any garden center) before placing in the soil, but this isn't absolutely necessary.
Provide a stake to support the vines as they grow.
Keep in a shady, sheltered location. Do not let the plants freeze if we get an early frost!
This method is not as easy or common as taking cuttings from dormant plants in the winter. I suggest watching some how-to videos before you get started.
Remove at least 3 leaves near the bottom of your cutting, but ensure the vine has plenty of leaves towards the top of your cutting so it can continue to photosynthesize.
Keep the cuttings in water while they are waiting their turn to get potted up.
You can use individual pots or a large, deep tray to place the cuttings in. Fill with quality potting soil or propagating medium. You can explore videos online to see different options.
You can dip the bottom in a rooting hormone (available at any garden center) before placing in the soil, but this isn't absolutely necessary.
Provide a stake to support the vines as they grow.
Keep in a shady, sheltered location. Do not let the plants freeze if we get an early frost!
This method is not as easy or common as taking cuttings from dormant plants in the winter. I suggest watching some how-to videos before you get started.
