After leaving the grapes wrapped in newspaper within a garbage bag the buds started swelling and the roots started developing on the cuttings. I would periodically check on them to make sure they had enough water and to make sure they were doing all right. The roots have developed enough (maybe a bit too much) and now it is time to set them out in the ground. I took the cuttings out and placed them in water overnight as Ivan decided we were done gardening. If you propagate, feel free to plant out as soon as you see baby roots growing. Dig your area down deep and leave a few nodes above ground, but leaving as much area below ground as possible for them to have a good root system. After they are planted we're going to see about protecting them from the birds until they have grown a bit to not be bothered by them. I look forward to lining the south paremeter of our property with grapes as well as sending a few off with Holly to play with.
This same system can be used for olives, pomegranates, mulberries, berries, figs, willows, and currants. This year we've propagated figs, mulberries, currants, and grapes. We'll see what the future years bring.
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