Grapes are a very popular fruit for the home garden. Many different varieties are available with adaptation to different climates and suitability for fresh eating or processing into juice, jelly, or wine. Grapevines can also contribute to an attractive home landscape when grown on an arbor, pergola, or along a fence.

The resources listed below provide information on the general care and management of grapevines in the home garden and landscape. Specialized topics also covered include pruning, and disease and pest management.

Additional questions on growing grapes in the home garden can be addressed by your local Texas AgriLife Extension Service county office.

Care and Management

Grape Arbors, Texas AgriLife Extension

Plant Answers: Grapes, Texas AgriLife Extension

Growing Grapes in the Home Garden, Iowa State University

Growing Grapes in the Home Fruit Planting, Ohio State University

Growing Grapes in Home Gardens, Cornell Cooperative Extension

Fruit Production for the Home Garden: Grapes, Penn State University

Muscadine Grapes in the Home Garden, North Carolina State University

Muscadine Grape Production in the Home Garden, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

Pruning

Basic Principles of Pruning Backyard Grapevines, Ohio State University Extension

Pruning Backyard Grapevines in the First Three Years, Ohio State University Extension

Disease and Pest Management

Pest Control in Small Vineyards, Michigan State University Extension

Fruit Pest Control for Home Gardens, Kansas State University

Fruit Spray Schedules for the Homeowner, University of Missouri

Pests and Pesticides in the Home Fruit Garden, Penn State University