mint Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 We have a south-facing wall against which we would like to grow a vine.What would be a good vine to plant? Lots of sweet, juicy fruit sound tempting?Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Muscat? https://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/Grape_Vine_Muscat_Saintvallier/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 You got me thinking about my vines. I have no idea what they are but I usually get a good crop. This year I must give them a severe talking to as they have got rather out of hand. One of them is so big it partially collapsed the pergola over my patio.Anyway, I came across the RHS website which gives some great recommendations and tips for growinghttps://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/fruit/grapes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 We have 2 vines, the best is Amandin, lots of fruit. The other, Candin, we've had for about 4 years and still no fruit, but lots of leaves.Our neighbour has Centennial which is doing well.All are green grapes.You have to wait a few years before they produce decent fruit, our Amandin is about 8 years, since planted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thank you for your replies, everybody, with nice, helpful links and special thanks to Pat whose post has given me er...............fruit for thought.I hadn't realised it would be such a long wait for the grapes! I think I'll have a climbing rose instead.Incidentally, you might find it amusing to hear that I didn't know what to put in the search engine to begin with. The results were not helpful with either vigne or vine as I believe that those words can refer to any climbing fruit-bearing plant.I tried "raisinnier" in desperation but, of course, there is no such word! If anyone is searching for the same thing, you need to say "raisin de table"[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Mint - I think there's something wrong with our Candin. Our neighbour's Centennial produced fruit after 3 years, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Pierre - ours have also produced a massive amount of foliage this year. I daren't go up there on a ladder but hasband has cut most of it back.Mint - don't give up on the vine idea, they're worth all the waiting. Here's another link, which tells you why it takes 3 years+ from planting:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/long-grape-vines-produce-grapes-56962.htmlOur vines form an arch around the end roof of our barn. we had removed most of the end wall to get a view of the Pyrenees, and the vines frame it. This end room is our summer living room. The first year they were attacked by deer and nearly died, but recovered . Put a protective grillage around after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Pat, thank you for that extra bit of information[:)]I think I'll have a word with our cantonnier when he comes back from holiday as he's knowledgeable about plants and, of course, local conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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