It's important to have a plan in mind for what you want to get out of growing these grapes as there are so many and the location and other factors are strong parts of what will happen. If you're after more of an appearance then you could go for an easy sweet variety. On the other hand, if you're wanting to make home made wine, the Concord is a good choice but make sure to check your local conditions to get a good picture of where the optimum lies.
Concord grapes are fortunate because they can be used for many purposes including for table use, to make jellies or jams and even to make wine. The main thing all grapes have in common is in how they're planted. It's a good idea to grow these grapes, as well as any others, in early spring once the frost leaves the ground and in very tilled, weeded, and composted soil. Making sure the soil is rich in organic matter is important as well as checking for good drainage.
The great thing about grapes is that you're not limited to what you want to do with them because they serve many purposes. If you want your grapes to produce to the best of their ability it's wise to keep them in the sun and plant them on the south slope of your garden.
One important factor to note is the time it takes to plant and grow grapes. This isn't a quick process like many things worth anything in life. Three years is about the time it takes to really establish planting grapes but when done correctly and with the proper care over the long-term, the rewards are phenomenal. This is because a single arbor will produce 40 years worth and a single vine will produce up to 20 pounds of grapes per year!
Pruning is probably the most hefty part of growing grapes as you need to remember that current seasons growth produces fruit from last seasons wood. What comes about from too heavy of pruning is is an abundance of foilage though very little fruit.
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