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I usually do my grape cuttings in summer and have
had great success with them. I love to experiment, so just yesterday I
tried the dormant cuttings as described in the book "Plant Propagation,
Principles and Practices" . It states most cultivars are traditionally
propagated by dormant hardwood cuttings. Cutting material should be
collected during the winter from healthy vigorous vines. Cuttings 1/3 to
1/2 inch in diameter and 12-16 inches long. It also states that tip
portions of a shoot are usually low in stored food, that central and basal parts
make better cuttings. That may be the case in hardwood cuttings (last
years growth), I used tip portions in the summer cuttings though and had great
success. The book recommends storing in well drained but moist environment
(sawdust, sand or in plastic bag) for approx 3 weeks in around a 40 degree
temperature.
I'm sure someone has done this with first hand experience, would have more insight on this. Hopefully this is of interest and hopefully I did it ok, because I sure did like eating those grapes last year and would like to have some more vines. Felicia Lowe, Camano Island, WA zone
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