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When to Harvest Grapes in the UK: Ripeness Signs and Testing

When to Harvest Grapes in the UK: Ripeness Signs and Testing

Colour, taste, seed colour and sugar readings all help you pick UK grapes at their best. Learn how to test ripeness and judge the weather.

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Understanding Grape Vine Diseases in the UK: Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew and Botrytis

Understanding Grape Vine Diseases in the UK: Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew and Botrytis

A practical guide to powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis on UK grape vines: what each looks like, the weather that drives it, and...

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Common Grape Growing Mistakes UK Beginners Make and How to Avoid Them

Common Grape Growing Mistakes UK Beginners Make and How to Avoid Them

Four mistakes sink most first-time UK grape growers: too much water, fruit that never ripens, muddled pruning and ignored disease....

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A Seasonal Vine Care Checklist for UK Growers

A Seasonal Vine Care Checklist for UK Growers

Month-by-month vine care for UK growers, covering pruning, feeding, watering, training, pest checks and frost protection from budburst...

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