Get to grips with grapes
his month we tackle a fruit with an undeserved reputation for being tricky. Think of grapevines and you’ll probably imagine long lines of tightly pruned vines planted on the chalky slopes of southern France, baking under the Mediterranean sun. Sometimes it can be hard to envisage a successful crop in your own colder, wetter British garden. Growing in a greenhouse or polytunnel is one option, but this may not be possible for many. However, by picking a suitable variety you can get an excellent crop in most areas of the UK, no matter whether you grow it outside or under cover. We’ll have a look at the pros and cons of each way of growing grapes, as well as growing vines in pots, and then look at some of the
