I have three grapevines in the backyard. One is green, and two are red. Both fruited early this year and were eaten by raccoons. Lately, the leaves have started to turn color and fall, but all of a sudden, I’m getting new growth and tons of new fruit clusters! What’s up with my dormant yet fruiting grapes? Should I wait to prune them or give them therapy? —Vine-Time Spencer, Santa Barbara
The Gardenator says don’t worry because “no tiene mucho trabajo la uva,” which means that grapes just don’t need a lot of work. He says that the unexpected growth is because of the excessive heat. The following is quick guide for your uvas.
1) “Dejales crecer las frutas.” (Let the fruits grow.)