In August, cut away as many of the side shoots as possible, so that light and air will get to the berries and ripen them properly. Each winter give the soil round the plant a dressing of good general fertilizer, together with a mulch of farmyard manure. Once again prune in November. Eyes or cuttings can propagate propagation Vines. Vine eyes can be propagated in a greenhouse or warm place.
Vines are self-fertile and there is no problem with pollination.
There are a number of lesser-known fruits, which can also be grown, such as medlars, quinces, figs, mulberries and others. They are not included here because they are of specialist interest only and full information concerning their culture can be obtained from the supplier of stock.