To: permaculture <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Subject: Re: Grapevines in pots
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 08:58:11 +0100
a grape vine characteristic is to grow in welldrained/dry/stony soils
and having very long roots finding nutriens and water very deep in the
ground-
Pots do not seem to provide these conditions
but then you do not need access to much soil at all, I have seen
thriving vines growing out of a hole in a concrete cover and up to a
second floor. A far as the vine can establish the deep roots... and it
seems roots grow pretty easely and fast
Xavier
> Dear Friends, does anyone have experience with growing grapevines in
> big pots? Do they grow well and produce? Cement pots, clay pots or
> wooden?? Permaculture in urban Sao Paulo. The climate here is ok for
> american grapes when they are planted in soil, but I am doubtful in
> relation to big pots.......any clues????Thanks Pete---