How to Grow GRAPE VINES from CUTTINGS Fast and Easy | Hardwood Cuttings of Grape Vines Propagation, by Mike Kincaid on YouTube. 12 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 12 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Cut healthy canes from last season's growth in early spring while the vines are still dormant. Choose pencil-thick stems with 4 to 6 buds.
With clean, sharp pruners, make a straight cut just below the bottom bud and a slanted cut about an inch above the top bud. The slant marks the top.
Dip the bottom end in rooting hormone if you have it. This is optional, but it can help speed up root formation.
Fill a pot with well-draining potting mix. Poke a hole, then set the cutting with two thirds buried and the top bud above the soil.
Firm the soil around the cutting and water until evenly moist but not soggy. Keep the pot in a sheltered spot with bright, indirect light.
Check the moisture every few days and water when the top inch feels dry. Do not pull the cutting up to check for roots.
After 4 to 8 weeks, gently tug the cutting or look for roots at the drainage holes. Once rooted, move it to a larger pot or a sunny bed.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep each cutting the right way up; roots form from the bottom end and shoots from the top.
Take more cuttings than you need because not every one will root.
Do not let the soil dry out completely or stay waterlogged, which can rot the cutting.
Wear gloves and cut away from your body when using sharp pruners.
Questions
When should I take grape vine cuttings?
Take hardwood cuttings in early spring while the vines are dormant and before the buds swell. In mild areas, late winter also works.
How long do grape cuttings take to root?
Most take about 4 to 8 weeks with steady moisture and warmth. Some cuttings take longer, so check for roots rather than pulling them up.
Can I root grape cuttings in water?
It can work, but potting mix usually gives sturdier roots and less risk of rot. Keep the mix moist, not soaking wet.
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