Grape, Raspberry, And Strawberry

 for grapes: in early spring about 3 weeks prior to last frost, set out year-old vines after trrimming their roots to 6 inches (this forces growth of feeder roots). Pace them as deep in the soil as they grew in the nursery, spreading the roots in all directions. Cut top growth back to two buds.

For strawberries: In most parts of the country they are planted in early spring, about 3 to 4 weeks before the last exected frost. Where winters are mild, you can plant them in early summer, autumn and winter. Throughly loosen the soil and if it has organic matter you should need no fertilizer. Before planting the roost should be kept moist and if from a nursery are probably year-old plants. Anyway, trim the roost to 6 inches for easier planting. Whe setting the plants, it’s essential to have the base of the crown at soil level, roots gently fanned out and the soil firmed around them. Roots must be completely buried.

Blueberry: plant them in the autumn if your winter is mild, otherwise, in early spring. Prune transplantsdown to 3 or 4 of their strongest shoots and prune off the plump fruit buds. Dig holes 18″ deep and as wide. Blend soil with organic matter before back-filling and planting. Set plants 4 to 6 feet aprat. Put down a thickmulch around each plant to help shallow roots to retain moisture. For purchasing blueberry plants one should buy 2 or 3 year-old plants that are 12 to 16 inches high. To allow essential cross-pollination, choose two or three different varieties to raise together. (Although today, some are certified as not requiring cross-pollination).
Rspberry: avoid planting where you have previously grown tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplant – they may have tainted the soil with a potentially harmful fungus. Plant in early spring. Plant red and yellow raspberries in rows; purple and black raspberries should be planted 2 to 3 ft apart and devlop into “clumps.” Set all raspberries 1 to 2 inches deeper in soil than they were in the container. Cut back all newly planted canes to 5 or 6 inches above the ground.

Lakemont Grape Vine.

Monty Don's choice of Lakemont!
Lakemont Grape Vine - Vitis vinifera - Seedless
Monty Don's favorite grape, Lakemont is a sweet table grape, produces tight clusters of yellow-green grapes if grown in an unheated greenhouse or conservatory. Fruits well from late September if grown outside against a sunny wall in the south. Avoid alkaline (chalk) soil and provide good drainage.

Mildew resistant.

- How to Take Care of the Seedless Lakemont Plant | Home Guides | SF Gate

- Opening Hours | Groves Nurseries

- Gardens: grapevines | Life and style | The Guardian
Pruning advice
Buy bare-rooted plants while they are dormant.
Dig a hole a couple of feet across and the same depth, and mix the excavated soil with a good dose of organic matter before backfilling and firming down, planting the vine at the level at which it was originally grown.
Water generously for the first year.

Bates suggests cutting back hard in the spring after the first year of growth to promote root growth.
Shirley suggests spur pruning if you have a wall or structure to cover.
Train the main stem up the wall, tying in side shoots (laterals) horizontally to the nearest wire as they grow, one per wire.
Cut extras off.
Once the laterals have grown as far as you want them to, cut off the ends of the branches.
Sub-laterals will be formed off these and should be cut back to two buds.
Prune back to this framework every autumn.

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Growing grapes on an allotment.

Barrow Upon Soar - Growing grapes on an allotment - Leicestershire Villages:

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Grapes.

Grapes / RHS Gardening:

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