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I'm hoping to try my hand at growing a grape vine. I found the perfect location minus a possible problem.

I want to use a high cordon trellis at 5 feet tall. But the first two feet will be in complete shade.

If i grow the grape vine in a container until the trunk is at least four feet tall before planting into the ground can a 4 foot grape vine survive if the first 2 feet are in shade? Everything above 2 feet will be full sun.

Also can grapes handle being near roots from hostas?
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Yes that will work fine.  My red vines start at the base of a large pear tree and are in shade at the base and under the canopy of the tree but extend 100 feet in east west directions on a trellis wire 6 feet high above a fence to keep the deer out of the garden.  The deer help prune the tips of the vines for better production but do not eat the older leaves.
 
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This is super great news. You just made my day. Thanks.

I'm thinking of trying einset seedless but would love to hear what others recommend.
 
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