I would leave the leaves. It helps the roots grow. I would also provide
the new plant with at least 1/2 day of shade, if you started it yourself,
until the second year.

Yes you may need to spray it with a fungacide. Everyone I know has a
problem if they dont use it at least once a season.

Dwayne

"Pinot_Noir" > wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I just planted my vines in my garden and the cuttings were in rather small
> pots so the roots are not very well developed. There are some big leaves
on
> the vines. Should I remove them to help the roots to grow or the leaves
will
> help the roots to grow?
>
> I have also noticed a bit of white on some leaves of some plants. Do
people
> who grow vines in their garden use fungicide to protect the plants or they
> usually resist well to diseases without the need for it?
>
> Thank you
>
> Pin
>
>