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What are spurs on grapevines?

Last Updated: March 18, 2011

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Spurs are shortened canes (containing usually 1 to 4 buds) that arise from the main cordon, on wood that is from last year’s growth. Grapes can be pruned back to short spurs depending on the pruning regimen that is followed.

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