We have a young Ruby table grape and built a wire cordon system (2 tiers). So far, her only leafing branch is below our first wire. Do we prune that because the amount it has to reach for the wire would ultimately weaken it, or do we let it keep growing up to the wire?
(Sorry if I’m using incorrect terminology; we’re just learning about all of this!!)
Zone 10A (Southern California).
by FlippyFloppyFlapjack
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I’m not sure I’m entirely understanding your question correctly, but if you want the cordon at the height of the wire, you have to let a shoot grow that high, then either trim it to that height or guide it from vertical to horizontal.
Edit: Either way you’d make that decision at the end of the next dormant season, and let it grow vigorously this season.