Here is an illustration of two own root, i.e. ungrafted vines ready for shipment. The ‘maiden’ on the left is the customary choice as it is cheaper and completely untrained: the root system is small and is easy to ship and plant. It should not normally be cropped for three years. This allows time for the roots to develop to support the crop. These are available on this page. The one on the right is a partially trained, one-year-old. It is bigger, and the root system is much bigger. It is not normally cropped for two years. Go to ‘Specials’ for these. With either, the temptation is to take a light crop one year sooner. This will do no serious harm provided the crop is very light - e.g. two bunches maximum per plant.

Some growers believe that vines grown on their own roots (i.e. ungrafted) perform better that grafted vines and they are generally less vigorous. As we are in the fortunate position of being phylloxera free in the UK it is purely a matter of personal choice.

Prices

The following prices apply to both grafted and own-root vines.

Own root vines - i.e. NOT grafted.

The following varieties will be available from early November until the end of February.

* Formerly ‘Triomphe d’ Alsace’

Grafted vines - normally on SO4 rootstock but may be different.

The following varieties will be available from late March to the beginning of April.

Contact Jack if you are looking for something not on the list.

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