Backyard Garden: Grapes

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This garden demonstrates growing three varieties of grapes for Northeast Kansas: Beta, Catawba, and Mars.

Points of Interest:

Types of Grapes grown:
- The Beta and Catawba varieties are red grapes with seeds and can be used for making jams, jellies and juices. The Catawba variety is also a wine grape.
- The Mars variety is a blue, seedless table grape.
Two trellis systems are used:
- The Cordon High Wire trellis is used for the Beta and Catawba grapes.
- The Modified Munson trellis is used for the Mars grapes.
A drip irrigation system is installed on the trellises.

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Tips:

Pruning of the grape vines is done in late February or early March.
Pruning promotes growth and fruit production.
Black rot is a disease that attacks the fruit. Spraying with a fungicide is necessary throughout the season to prevent the disease.
Japanese beetles love the grape vines and will destroy them if left unabated. A special netting has been purchased for covering the vines during the time the beetles are present.
Grape vines like about an inch of water each week during the growing season.
Harvesting of the grapes usually takes place in late July and August.

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Garden Address

35230 W 135th St
Olathe, KS 66061

Master Gardeners are available to answer questions and provide tours while they work the gardens Wednesday mornings, March to October. To schedule a visit on another day (M-F), please contact us at bygjocoemg@gmail.com

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Phone: (913) 715-7050

Email: garden.help@jocogov.org

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Garden Address

Have questions? The Garden Hotline is staffed by trained EMG volunteers and Extension staff who will assist you with questions.

Phone: (913) 715-7050

Email: garden.help@jocogov.org