How to Move a Full Grown Grapevine

Grape vines grow vigorously above ground and often have just as much growth underground. Moving an old grape vine will be a challenge, since if you cut too many roots, the shock could kill the plant. To reduce stress on the grapevine, only move the vine while it is dormant in the late winter, before any of the buds start swelling. The older the grapevine, the harder it will be to move.

Pruning shears
Back hoe

Instructions

- 1
  Prune away much of the grape vine's top growth, leaving only one strong cane. The less growth needing support from the roots, the better the plant will rebound after the transplant.
- 2
  Dig up the root ball of the vine starting several feet out from the trunk of the vine. You may need to use a backhoe or other large equipment to lift the root ball. Since the roots spread out in the soil, you will be cutting several roots around the perimeter.
- 3
  Prepare the new site for the grapevines by digging a correspondingly large hole in an area of full sun and good drainage. Set the grape plant in the soil, keeping it at the same level it was before.
- 4
  Water the area thoroughly to settle the soil in around the roots and to get rid of any air pockets. Keep the soil moist for the first several months until the plant is accustomed to the new site.

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