had alot of winter killed vines (Chancellor), that are coming back from the roots. These two vines have substantial root systems. Is it best to fertilize these and remove fruit production for this year or is it not needed? - Millet
If you look at pruned vineyard vines, there is often very little left before the new shoots begin to grow. Most of the vine's reserve strength is in the roots, both stored energy and the ability for the root system to feed and push new growth. This is almost unaffected by the winter kill, and your vines will produce nearly as much growth as an undamaged vine. The problem may be in the reduced fruiting capability of the latent buds that are now growing; your crop will likely be small or even non-existent. If you do get fruit, the vine should be able to ripen it normally. Ralph
Millet - You might get a small crop of the chancellor, but the vines will recover enough this year and will give you a crop next year. There was some substantial damage to Chancellor back in the Okanagan in the 1980"s the vines were 25 years older and plus at the site. They froze right to the ground but recovered enoughtto be back up to almost full production within 2 years. If you want to remove any fruit on the vines this year. That must have been some cold weather there. Cheers
Ralph and Prairiegrapes you both hit the nail squarely on the head. 98 percent of all the grapes in question came back. Of the 98 percent that came back, 80 percent have put forth a lot of growth. - Millet Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Welcome
