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Paul E. Lehmann[_7_]

wrote:

> On Sep 14, 11:37Â*pm, "Paul E. Lehmann" >
> wrote:
>> wrote:
>>
>> >> Total nonsense. Â*Bees can get into grapes that are cracked or diseased
>> >> for whatever reason and spread the disease.
>>
>> > So you agree with me. Bees aren't the ones that damage the grapes it's
>> > other causes that damage the grapes NOT the bees. Michael claimed the
>> > bees were responsible for the damage.
>>
>> As much as it may pain me to do so, yes, I agree - on this one point, it
>> is not the bee that causes the primary problem :-)
>
> LOL. Listen, I'm don't want to "bee" confrontational. All I'm
> suggesting is a way of growing grapes that is organic and which I have
> observed all the benefits that were advertised. It's good for the
> vines. How about this, I recommend growing the vines for the first 5
> years, until they get established, with 4 inches of wood chip mulch
> beneath them. Then you could just refrain from adding more wood chips.
> I think this will give anyone growing grapes as a hobby a good start
> on a backyard vineyard.

I don't see why you think using wood chip mulch is "Organic" growing.
If one wanted to get a good start with their grapes AND they had nutrient
requirements that their soil did not meet, then I might suggest mature
compost but not wood chip mulch.