winter pruning a vine consists of cutting all shoots arising from the main permanent framework back to two buds. Photo: MARTIN POPE
Ideally aim to complete your vine-pruning work before Christmas, as they are very prone to bleeding.
- In its simplest form, winter pruning a vine consists of cutting all shoots arising from the main permanent framework back to two buds. These buds go on to form fruiting "spurs".
- If spurs are becoming overcrowded, thin them out and make sure that they are about 9-12in apart. You may well need to use a pruning saw to get the best cuts.
- For cordons, again, prune back all the laterals to two buds, cutting the leader into ripened wood.
- If you've gone for the more formal "double Guyot" training approach, untie and cut off the fruited arms of the Guyot, pull down and tie in the two new replacement shoots to the bottom wires. These are the new "arms" from which the fruiting wood
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gardeningadvice/6563482/How-to-prune-vines.html
Posted for Geraldine.
Ray Karma
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