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grapevine propagation #183842

Asked May 21, 2014, 12:19 PM EDT

I have grapevines that I started about seven weeks ago with a root stimulator. I placed them in bags of equal parts vermiculite, sand, and peat moss on heating mats. Some of the vines have rooted beautifully and have been transplanted into pots of soil. Others show no sign of roots, yet they have budded, grown leaves, and even started forming grape clusters. Do I let them sit on the heating mats longer or do I transplant them? Also, for the grapevine starts with grapes forming, do I pinch those off (since the vines are too small) to give more energy for root formation, or do I leave them. I'm very new to all of this. Help! And thanks.

Bannock County Idaho

Expert Response

For all the vines that were propagated this year pinch off the clusters to encourage root and shoot growth. As for the vines that have not rooted yet, cut them back to two leaves and keep them on the heat mats for a bit longer. Right now the cuttings are using energy from stored reserves and if you allow the shoots to grow and fruit without root formation they will not make it.  
An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 27, 2014, 7:24 PM EDT

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