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snowguy716

Overwintering grapes

snowguy716
16 years ago

I hope this is the right forum for this!

I purchased 3 Kay Grape vines this summer at a nursery. I live in northern Minnesota (zone 3a/b). The U of MN extension says that Kay is very hardy but might need winter protection in northern Minnesota.

I planted the grapes pretty close to our house (about 2 feet from the house) on the side that faces directly south, so it gets full sun plus reflective heat from the house, which I've heard is best for grapes, especially this far north.

What should I do to protect the grape vines? Should I wrap them in burlap?

Also, should I trim them back now to make protecting them easier or should I wait until spring to trim back some of the excess growth?

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

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