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Early grape growers tried to import European varieties to grow in North America. These vines were ruined by the cold winters and various [[disease]]s and [[insect]]s. Now European grapes are grown by grafting European grapes onto North American stock.  Grapes also need to be protected from [[bird]]s. This can be done by netting the grapes, using gigantic noise machines, or using colorful streamers which frighten and annoy the birds. Fencing a vineyard is important to keep [[deer]] out. [[Rabbit]]s like young grape vines, which is why poison must be placed around the perimeter of the vineyard. [[Insecticide]]s are sometimes used to control many insects that damage grape plants.
 
Early grape growers tried to import European varieties to grow in North America. These vines were ruined by the cold winters and various [[disease]]s and [[insect]]s. Now European grapes are grown by grafting European grapes onto North American stock.  Grapes also need to be protected from [[bird]]s. This can be done by netting the grapes, using gigantic noise machines, or using colorful streamers which frighten and annoy the birds. Fencing a vineyard is important to keep [[deer]] out. [[Rabbit]]s like young grape vines, which is why poison must be placed around the perimeter of the vineyard. [[Insecticide]]s are sometimes used to control many insects that damage grape plants.
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== Diabetes treatment ==
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[[File:Natural diabetes grapes.jpg|thumb|left|Natural [[Diabetes mellitus|diabetes]] treatment.]]
 
[[File:Natural diabetes grapes.jpg|thumb|left|Natural [[Diabetes mellitus|diabetes]] treatment.]]
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Evidence has been mounting that grapes have genuine benefits for heart health and diabetes. [http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/eating-grapes-could-lower-heart-disease-and-diabetes-risk-factors.html] [http://www.examiner.com/heart-health-in-charlotte/grapes-the-diet-might-curb-heart-disease-improve-insulin-resistance-and-lower-diabetes-risk]
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[[Category:Fruits]]
 
[[Category:Fruits]]

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