Double A Vineyards offers a wide variety of small berry shrubs and rhubarb. Selecting the right plant for your location can be tricky so Double A Vineyards has compiled important information characteristic to each variety into one convenient Fruit Characteristic Chart. This chart offers detailed information for currants, gooseberries, elderberries, goji berries, aronia berries, raspberries, blu...

ETIOLATED SHOOTSEtiolated shoots are white shoots that begin to grow in storage when the vines break dormancy as spring arrives. Grapevines have a compound bud, with primary, secondary and tertiary bud. There are also many latent buds on the plant that can push. As you plant these vines to the field some of these shoots may break off or be burned off by the sun. These are the primary buds. Afte...

Double A Vineyards works with numerous universities and breeding programs such as Cornell University’s Geneva Breeding Program to expand our variety selection. Varieties out of this breeding program include: Arandell (NY95.0301.01), Aromella (NY76.0844.24), Canadice, Cayuga White, Chardonel, Corot Noir, Einset, Glenora, Geneva Red (GR-7), Jewell Black Raspberries, Lakemont, Marquis, Melody, Noi...

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It’s Fun To Plant There is no more satisfying experience than to plant trees, shrubs, and flowers and to care for them until they become beautiful growing things. It is not difficult to give plants the proper start if you just follow the directions in this website. Getting Started Pick the location · Light · Soil · Space Select plants Peat, compost or soil amendments Mulch Tools · space · spad...

1) When you receive your cuttings inspect them to make sure that they are still moist and properly labeled. 2) Small quantities of cuttings can be stored in a refrigerator in plastic with moist packing material around them. Avoid freezing them because this will dry them out. Avoid Storing vines with fruit as ethylene gas is released by ripe fruit and this can kill buds. 3) Larger quantities can...

Growing grapevines can be done in a variety of ways. For ease of growing and high success rates growing rooted vines is the standard practice however, others prefer to begin with hardwood cuttings. Hardwood cuttings are purchasable through Double A Vineyards at a minimum quantity of 400 and must be ordered 12-18 months ahead of expected delivery. These must first be calloused over before roots ...

What can I expect in my shipment? Our plants are considered “bare root.” Usually when they have are shipped, they have moist packing material around the roots and should arrive in very condition. It is important to keep the plants cool and the roots moist prior to planting. What if I am unable to plant right away? A cooler, garage or basement room are typically good storage locations for your p...

VARIETY Spacing Pollination PH Hardiness RASPBERRIES Anne 2 ft. x 8 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 4-8 Boyne 2 ft. x 8 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 3-7 Bristol 2 ft. x 8 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 5-8 Caroline Red 2 ft. x 8 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 4-7 Heritage Red 2 ft. x 8 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 4-8 Jaclyn Red 2 ft. x 8 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 4-8 Jewel 2 ft. x 8 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 5-8 Latham 2 ft. x 12 ft. Self 6.0 – 6.8 8 Nova 2 ft. x...