How hard is to make green cuttings? Is it simply taking a cutting and sticking it in some potting soil? Steve Snyder Maury Island Vineyards...
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Lon J. Rombough
lonrom@...
Mar 1, 2002 10:10 pm
... There's a set of instructions on my website. It's not hard, but a mist bench with bottom heat helps a lot. -Lon Rombough Grapes, consulting, word on my...
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Gale, George
GaleG@...
Mar 1, 2002 10:44 pm
Steve, If you're only doing a few, a good sized-flower pot, a warm bright room (not direct sun), and a plastic bag over the flower pot would work. I've done...
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jimboward@...
Mar 2, 2002 4:05 am
Hi Steve, Those fun folks up in Minnasoota like grapes so much, and have so much winter, they like to have fun all winter long with greenwood propagation: ...
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jd_aladin
Mar 3, 2002 10:12 pm
Hi All. Being a newcomer living in central Wisconsin, my interest is cold hardy wine grapes. Have some cuttings coming this spring and have always been...
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Lon J. Rombough
lonrom@...
Mar 4, 2002 3:00 am
I'm looking for unusual ways to use grapes. That's using the grapes themselves, as well as the vine, seeds, etc. That doesn't include wines or using wine in...
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Lon J. Rombough
lonrom@...
Mar 4, 2002 3:21 am
P.S. To give an idea of how unusual a recipe I am looking for, I have some on grape pie, plus some on grape dumplings made by the American Indians. ... ...
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jd_aladin
Mar 6, 2002 2:08 am
As far as grafting types and various techniques, I did finally find a site which detailed the process quite well. Any other input or advice always welcomed. ...
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lownmkr
Mar 6, 2002 10:25 am
Got my prunning done!Did some corrective stuff so expect lower yeilds. Just for grins I took some cuttings. 18" long, big around as a pencil.Put39;em in a clear...
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Keith Pritchard
sweetwinemaker
Mar 6, 2002 2:11 pm
Never heard of anyone starting cuttings like that. That method is usually used with lower plants and using green cuttings. The most reliable method I have ...
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grapegeek
grapegeek2
Mar 7, 2002 7:57 am
Go to Lon's website at http://www.bunchgrapes.com and find out how to start cuttings. Steve ... From: "Keith Pritchard" <sweetwinemaker@...> To:...
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CD_Spradlin
Mar 7, 2002 10:01 am
Lon, I have a recipe for a "Muscadine Upside Down Cake" It's not bad, sorta reminds you of a stack cake. Plus, I have a few more. C.D.Spradlin ... wines or ......
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phil melillo
mchandgrenade
Mar 7, 2002 5:25 pm
... ohhhhh....lets see that recipe eh? thanks. P. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest...
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PMDowns@...
alabamagrapes
Mar 7, 2002 7:54 pm
C.D. Would you mind sending me the recipe for the muscadine upside down cake? Sounds interesting.... Regards, Paul Downs [Non-text portions of this message...
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jimboward@...
Mar 8, 2002 1:08 am
Hi Folks, It was bound to happen. Three of the selections I requested from UC-Davis turn out to be unavailable this year (or ever, in the case of Delicious)....
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CD_Spradlin
Mar 8, 2002 8:53 am
Muscadine grape upside down cake: 3 cups plain flour 1-1/2 cups Frigi Grapes 1-1/2 cups Sugar 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 3...
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joemanity
Mar 8, 2002 11:30 am
I know its been a while since Joe posted anything here, so I was wondering if anyone had any info on him? Seems some theories were that he went to Mardis...
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phil melillo
mchandgrenade
Mar 8, 2002 1:17 pm
thanks much for the recipe. P. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! ...
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CD_Spradlin
Mar 8, 2002 4:31 pm
Gregg, We've all been wondering, I've tried the same, along with others with no success. He disappeared for a few days a year or so ago, but had to have some...
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boinkers34
Mar 8, 2002 11:56 pm
1 is it possible to grow grape seeds without putting them in the refrigerator first and does it affect the time it takes for them to sprout? 2 can i just put...
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boinkers34
Mar 8, 2002 11:56 pm
i bought a catabawa grape vine last year. i planted it next to the fence in nearly full sun. i kept it watered and gave it some organic fertilizer. it didn't...
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planzman
Mar 8, 2002 11:58 pm
I know that this is a grape growing group but I think that most people here are growing grapes for wine so here goes. I keep hering talk about making organic...
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bigaltyson
Mar 9, 2002 12:17 am
Would appreciate any recommendation/suggestions regarding the appropriate vine to vine spacing for planting Norton. I don't know if I should use typical...
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st_francois_vineyards
st_francois_...
Mar 9, 2002 1:19 am
Keith's response is the best way to start your cuttings. Two things I might add would be, (1.) Make sure the cultivar you are tyring to propagate is one that...
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scotta_61
Mar 9, 2002 1:47 am
Hi everyone, I recently put in a small Zinfandel vineyard (150 vines) on my property in Santa Cruz county, CA. The vines are Mendocino clone on 101-14mg....
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Mike Reinhart
farmer2b
Mar 9, 2002 1:48 am
My favorite organic wine maker is Bonterra (owned by Fetzer). Their site provides some of the answers you requested. http://www.bonterra.com/farming.html Mike...
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Dan Strickland
strickd2001
Mar 9, 2002 2:00 am
... Also, doesn't hurt to callus them first. Might improve rooting success. Dan...
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Dan Strickland
strickd2001
Mar 9, 2002 2:10 am
... Santa Cruz county ... ... prune off the top of the trunk at the first wire and set the cordons THIS YEAR? Not according to "conventional" wisdom, but...
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Roy
adrianic2
Mar 9, 2002 2:21 am
According to Sunset Magazine, clear plastic will warm the soil 7-8 degrees, while black will only gain 3-4 degrees. I use the clear and although you get a few...
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Dan Strickland
strickd2001
Mar 9, 2002 2:22 am
... Looks beautiful, but doesn't seem to provide any real detail. Especially about to handle mildews in a humid environment, as many of us face. Or anything...