Question From:
David Stephens in Beaudesert, Beaudesert QLD
Nature of problem:
excessive growth on a grape vine, can I prune it while in fruit?
Type of Plant (if known):
grape vine
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
none
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
loam and manure
How often do you water the plant:
twice a week
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
currently 14.5 hrs
What type of plant is it:
muscat grape
How long since you planted it:
6 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
yes 8 months ago , broken down horse manure
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
in the ground , it is 16 mtrs long
What other treatments have you given the plant:
had a dormant prune as budding started
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Other Comments:
My vine is covered but due to excessive growth it is very hard to access the vine and I would like to know if it is ok to prune some excessive growth to make it easier to pick the gapes which are starting to colour.
Cheers
David Stephens
Answer: Hi David, yes it is fine to prune grape vines now. In general, you can prune any plant whenever you like. Don