I got my allotment two weeks ago, it was well looked after up until a couple of years ago, the old boy who had it died sadly and I got the plot. From others on the site I have heard that he was still doing little bits to it last year, but was quite poorly and couldn't do much. I have managed to dig over a couple of beds, Cleared the fruit cage so the berries can get some light and not fight the grass and nettles for nutrients.
I have no idea what to do with the vine. It has been trained to go over the top of a wooden compost cage. there are many branches/stems. Some of them are 15 foot long and growing along the ground. How much should I cut it back, do I have to wait until winter so it doesn't bleed out before trying to curb it?
Any advice gratefully received.