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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to harvest grapes in 6 simple steps – expert tips for successful picking and storage

A harvest of grapes with pruning shears.

Whether you use your homegrown harvests to make wine, juice, jams, or jellies, or use them in desserts, it is important to pick grapes carefully to avoid damaging the delicate fruits and ruining any potential yield.

To grow grapes at home you need a warm climate and, due to their need for heat, grapes are either grown outdoors in warmer US hardiness zones or indoors as part of greenhouse ideas. I grew several grape vines indoors in the UK, where the fruits were harvested each summer for juice and desserts.

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