I successfully started red wine grapes from seed this spring. They took a while to get started but now are doing well in pots on the deck. Several are 2 feet high with tendrals wrapping around thin bamboo sticks. Should I plant them in the soil now, wait until weather cools or keep them in pots and winter them over in my barn and plant next spring? Please provide advise for success. I'd hate to lose them now. Robin
Hello Robin, I would wait until the weather cools to transplant your plants. It sounds like they are receiving tender loving care on your deck, which is important during the hot month of August. Once the weather cools your plants will more easily adapt to their new home and will be less likely to dry out (although that does not mean that you should not water regularly). While the air temperature will be lower, the ground temperature will still be warm, and your roots will quickly begin to establish in the existing soil. If the fall brings rain, you will no have to water as frequently as if you plant them out now. As long as this is done well before the ground freezes your plants will make the transition quite easily. Here is a link describing the benefits of fall planting. Raakel
Thank you Raakel. Your suggestion for fall planting makes sense. Perhaps I'll plant them Labor Day weekend. The link on benefits of fall planting is very informative. Thanks again. Robin
We tried the same procedure approx. more than a month now with fermented grape seeds though and nothing seems to be working(no seedling). What type of grape seed did you use? Did you use anything special, refrigerate the seeds,etc.? Any advice???
