Grape, Vanessa
Vitis labrusca
Family: Vitaceae
8-12 inch at sale, bare root
Sourced from VT
Red seedless. Hardy. Strawberry flavor.
General Information
Recommended Spacing (ft) 2 - 5 Mature Width (ft) 10 - 12 Mature Height (ft) 5 - 6 Pollination Needs Self-fertile, yield increases with multiple Bloom Time Mid-Spring Ripens/Harvest Early August Soil pH 5.5 - 6.5 Soil Type Loam Soil Moisture
Well-drained Sun Preference Full Sun Taste Sweet Texture Firm, Crisp Description
Hardy to around -20F. Very high quality seedless red grape with thin skin and good eating quality. Strawberry, non-foxy flavor. Can produce good yields on fertile soil in moderated sites. Good variety for greenhouse production. Selected by Vineland Station, ON.
Care:
Grapes prefer acidic soil. They need a location with full sun. You may get a harvest in a couple of years, but you can expect to wait up to 4. See the Resources below for additional information related to cultivating grapes.
Resources
Growing grapes in the home garden, University of Minnesota Extension
Protecting Grapevines from Winter Injury by Skinkis and Olmstead
Growing Grapes in Maine, Univeristy of Maine Cooperative Extension
Northern Grape Growing, University of Vermont Extension