Grape, Vanessa
Vitis labrusca
8-12 inch at sale, bare root
Sourced from VT
Red seedless. Hardy. Strawberry flavor.
Self fertile - can reproduce with one plant, but planting two or more is preferred. Will also pollinate others.
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.
Pollination: Pollinated by wind and insects. They can self pollinate but yield will increase with multiple plants or variety of plants.
Care: Grapes prefer a bit of an acidic soil, between 5.5 and 6.5. 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.
Bloom Color White Fruit Color Red Fruit Size Medium Pollination Self-Pollinating Ripens/Harvest Early August Shade/Sun Full Sun Soil Composition Loamy Soil Moisture Well Drained Soil pH Level 5.5 - 6.5 Taste Sweet Texture Firm, Crisp Years to Bear 2 - 4 Zone Range 5 - 7 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