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[Lon Rombough <lonrom@hevanet.com>]

The main way it is usually done is by "leaf pulling" - removing leaves 
from around the clusters to expose them to more light.  Pruning in late 
summer is risky because it can stimulate new shoot growth that doesn't 
harden off in time before frost, leaving the vine more vulnerable to 
cold damage.
-Lon Rombough
Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at 
http://www.bunchgrapes.com  Winner of the Garden Writers Association 
"Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003.

On Sep 5, 2004, at 10:30 AM, mIEKAL aND wrote:

> Does anyone cut away excess vines & foliage to get a more even & 
> thorough ripening on grapes?  With this wet season we've had, the 
> foliage is out of control.
>
> mIEKAL