Earlier this week while assisting a resident just south of Lufkin, I noticed a wild grapevine with numerous clusters of small ...

The cluster, minus any blemished grapes, is then carefully placed into a bin, basket, or bucket, ensuring no leaves or bits of stems end up in the container too.

Grapes aren’t just a handy snack to pack in your lunch. They’re both delicious and nutritious. ... Separate clusters of grapes from the stem rather than individual grapes; ...

Seeding the grapes is a bit tedious, but worth it. The seeds are often quite large and there are two seeds per grape. The trick is to halve the grapes vertically with a paring knife, not horizontally.

Across the board, professionals agree that it takes an average of 1.25 to 1.50 kilograms (2.75 to 3.3 pounds) of grapes to make a standard-size bottle of still wine.