Dormant Bare-Root Vines

Dormant bare-root vines are planted and grown in a nursery field during the whole growing season, then dug out in fall-winter after the vines have entered dormancy. After being graded they are stored in cold storage until delivery. Dormant vines are produced at standard size (12-inch rootstock) or longer (up to 36-inch rootstock).

When to order?

• Until end-March for delivery the following year.
• All year long we carry an inventory of vines ready to plant, please contact us for the most current update of combinations and quantities available: Request our most current availability list

When to plant?

• Typical planting season for dormant vines goes from March to June. Although less common, winter planting is also possible.
• Dormant vines generally need to be acclimated before planting, and have their roots trimmed as they are typically delivered with 6-inch long roots. Please contact us to get our planting guidelines.

What are the advantages of dormant bare-root vines?

• Dormant vines are generally more robust than potted vines because they were grown for a full season in a field.
• They can be planted earlier in the season, which allows stronger growth the year of planting.
• They are easier to ship and handle than potted vines, also easier to plant.

Potted Vines

We first introduced our 1/4 gallon container in 2009 and it has been widely adopted by the US grapevine industry since then. Filled with compost, it allows optimal root development in a limited time. The shape of the container prevents root-binding even for 1-year old potted vines.

When to order?

• Until end-March for delivery in June-July of the same year.
• All year long we carry an inventory of vines ready to plant, please contact us for the most current update of combinations and quantities available: Request our most current availability list

When to plant?

• Typical planting season goes from June to August, once the vines have been produced and grown enough to be delivered, but potted vines can be planted all year long. Fall planting is common in areas like Oregon.
• Potted vines can be planted right after delivery, please contact us to get our planting guidelines.

What are the advantages of potted vines?

• Potted vines can be ordered at the beginning of the year for planting the same year.
• They can be planted all year long, and are delivered ready to plant.