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Next, select the grape variety you would like to grow, paying attention to your climate as well as your desired use of the fruit.
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The companion fact sheet Grape Vine Management is a helpful resource for understanding what is needed for success. First, familiarize yourself with what is needed for grape vine management as well as planting basics. However, without attention to detail your grape vine may not be very fruitful or long lasting. It can be tempting to simply buy a grape vine and plant it somewhere in the yard with visions of delicious grapes in your future. Planning is one of the most important steps for successfully growing grapes. Other grape systems can be used successfully, but for simplicity only these two systems are discussed here. Both systems work well for Utah home growers. This fact sheet details two common systems, the 4-cane single-trunk Kniffin system (cane pruned) and bilateral high cordon (spur pruned). The best system for your grape vine depends on the cultivar grown, the climate, soil fertility, and personal preference. There are many different types of training systems used for grape production throughout the world. This fact sheet discusses basic pruning information and introduces two common training methods suitable for the Utah home garden. With proper care and pruning they are longlived and productive plants. Grapes are a wonderful addition to the home garden.