Oops! Forgot to mention the concord grape vine I have (as it was here when I moved in). I cut it back every winter......in a dormant state........and the grapes are abundant each and every year I have been here! A grape vine has to be at least 5 years old to begin to produce.....and should never be 'cut back"......but can be pruned of it non producing branches.....during it's growing stage.

When I say "cut back"......I mean......to nearly nothing......everything off the top (when it's dormant) and all non producing shoots. My vine is about 25 years old......and so it's given many a good crop. Hope this helps Scarlett!

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