I'm curious if there is a preferred method for growing grapes against a chain link fence? Based on what I've read so far, it seems like one approach would to to primarily use the top of the fence to train the branches.
Is it a pain to prune the grapes on a chain link fence?
Also, I've read that you should keep your grapes 10 feet apart, but the posts on the fence are 8 feet apart, and it would be awfully convenient to space them 8 feet apart...
I'm going to get Ron's book pretty soon, so maybe this will be covered there, but I would like to put in the vines pretty soon, and was wondering if I am starting out in the right direction.
I would not do it. Grapes and a Chain link fence is almost as bad an idea as a Wisteria vine on a wooden deck. No, the grapes won't destroy the fence, but it will be a pain to prune it correctly. Also, if the fence is the property line, it willl be hard to pick the fruit on the outside of the vine
I agree with boizeau. Most experts suggest planting grapes in a North-South orientation, so they get maximum sun. Pruning on a chain link fence does not sound like fun! It is by far the most active part(the only part?) of growing grapes. I like it, but I know some don't. Max sunny location and heat in the NW.
John S
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