[Arid_gardener] Re: Growing Grapes

[Olin Miller]

From: <snkymom at aol.com>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 10:55 AM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
> Carole
> 85268
> snkymom at aol.com
>
> Want to plant grapes. What are the best varieties for the desert?? Where
> is a local  place to buy?? Are there any particular
> hints for the best results??  Any tips would be appreciated. I live in
> Fountain Hills,
> Arizona.
> Thanks!
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According to the information at

http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1269/

there are over a half dozen suitable varieties.  Bare root grape plants
should be planted in January before the buds break.  They are available in
nurseries and big box home supply stores at that time.  Thompson Seedless is
the easiest and most popular variety.  For information about planting,
growing, pruning, and caring for grapes, refer to

http://ag.arizona.edu/gardening/news/articles/18.30.html
http://home.att.net/~millero/MC59_backyard_grapes.pdf
http://ag.arizona.edu/PLP/plpext/diseases/fruits/grape/grape.html

Olin Miller
Master Gardener Volunteer
Maricopa County AZ