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Pruning grape vines #924162

Asked February 02, 2026, 9:41 PM EST

We were wondering if the latest cold snap was enough to make the grapes dormant so we could prune them.

Larimer County Colorado

Expert Response

Hello,

I would delay pruning for a couple more weeks. Even if we were having a normal winter, it's still a bit too early to prune. The end of February is a better time.

Alison O'Connor, PhD Replied February 05, 2026, 8:57 AM EST

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Pruning grape vines #924162

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