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Great Grapes
For most growersthe triumph of harvesting fragrant clusters of dusky-bloomed grapes in roseblue-blackamberpurpleor light red bunches is its own reward -- a test of gardening skill. Grapes are among the most desirable and best known fruits on earthprized for their beautytheir place in classical legend and mythologytheir succulence and varied flavors as luxury table fruitstheir noble metamorphosis into wineand their more utilitarian roles as sources of fresh juice and tasty jellies. Grapes are a labor-intensive specialty cropbest grown by a patientcareful gardener with a feeling for the vine. Properly grown and ripened grapes are always in demand and bring good prices in the market and at roadside stands. This is one area where commercial growers cannot compete with the dedicatedsmall vineyard tiller who can best give the vines the attention they need to produce high yields of quality fruit. Growing grapes is a good way to augment your regular incomeas well as stock a wine cellar and the pantry shelves -- if you have the proper site and an inclination for this vine. This bulletin will tell you how to grow grapes -- from planting to harvesting.
