Oklahoma grapes

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Oklahoma grapes

• By Audrey Harmon
• Can be used with AITC lesson
• Purple Cow

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Grape growing is one of our states fastest
growing agricultural enterprises.
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Grapes grow in Vineyards. Grapes grow two years
before the first grapes are ready to harvest.
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Oklahoma grapes are grown for eating fresh.
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Oklahoma grapes are also grown to make wine.
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Grapes can even be made into juice or raisins.
Raisins are dried grapes.
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As the grapes develop, they grow in bunches on
woody vines.
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they are supported on stakes or trellises to keep
the heavy bunches of fruit off of the ground.
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The trellises also make harvesting the grapes
easier.
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These grapes are watered using a drip irrigation
system.
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Grapes are rich in antioxidants, which help
prevent some diseases.
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Grapes are full of Vitamin K and Vitamin C. They
also have fiber, iron and calcium.
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only three fruits are native to North America
Concord grapes, blueberries cranberries.