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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 4, 2011 20:47:59 GMT
Today I snipped a bit off my grape vine and it started to bleed. I remembered being told last year not to cut into old wood (after I cut it :  . The problem I have is there are lots of bits that I missed last year that need to come off. Will I have to wait until the autumn now? |
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Post by steve on Apr 4, 2011 22:18:55 GMT
Sap is rising so its not ideal but it won't kill it, go on be a devil  |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 5, 2011 9:26:06 GMT
My neighbour cut just one 'main artery' on his grape which was inside his greenhouse and it poured sap at a fast rate. I can't remember how long it lasted.
Would it be a good idea to seal the ends? I really know nothing about grapes, so listen to Uncle Stevie.
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 5, 2011 13:21:28 GMT
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 5, 2011 16:34:07 GMT
Sap is rising so its not ideal but it won't kill it, go on be a devil  Tis done ;D It is quite amazing, the sap doesn't drip out of the cut, it runs, but not for long and it was only half a dozen long whippy bits that I had missed. |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 5, 2011 16:46:46 GMT
It is amazing to see isn't it?
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Post by seaburn on Apr 5, 2011 21:55:18 GMT
I always prune mine at xmas, its an excuse to get out of the kitchen on the big day.
ine is just bursting buds this week.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 11, 2011 17:05:41 GMT
I can cut into the old wood now, can't I ?
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Post by Cherry on Nov 11, 2011 17:51:24 GMT
You can do what you like with it just now. I must do mine soon.
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Post by steve on Nov 11, 2011 17:58:38 GMT
You could chain saw it now ;D
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Nov 11, 2011 18:00:19 GMT
Thanks Cherry, I need to reduce the size of mine this year.
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. The problem I have is there are lots of bits that I missed last year that need to come off. Will I have to wait until the autumn now?
