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In New York State we prune frozen vines all the time. I used to prune for a living. Most people wouldn't go out if it was below zero F, but this was because we couldn't keep ourselves warm, not because of the grapes. Canes may be more brittle in extreme cold, but a little extra care should allow for this. I don't know about temperatures a great deal below zero, though.

If you only have a few vines, though, there's some advantage to waiting till spring, as it makes it easier to judge if you should leave extra wood to compensate for a severe winter.

-- Rivka, Finger Lakes NY, zone 5 mostly

On Friday, February 14, 2003, at 10:41 PM, Richard O'Barr wrote:

> Way down here in the southland, we are reliably advised not to prune peach trees until the 'cold' weather is over, or just before bloom. That is not your problem I see. Grapes should not be pruned when vines are frozen as the required pulling action can break the vines you wish to leave.
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> It is VERY cold in Maine this weekend with temps dipping way below zero. Is there any guideline on what temps. are too cold to do pruning? Would like to get some in this weekend. Maybe some of the Mainers can tell me what they are doing. Thanks. Waite Maclin, Cushing, ME.
 
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