Deciduous climber producing edible fruit. Needs full sun and good drainage.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 6–9 | −23.3 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 6–9 | −18 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
About Grape vine
Grapes have been cultivated for wine for thousands of years, and the vine is one of the most intensively bred plants in existence. Nearly all European wine grapes are Vitis vinifera, and nearly all of them today grow on American rootstocks — a consequence of the phylloxera epidemic that destroyed much of Europe's vineyards in the nineteenth century, since American species carry resistance to the root aphid. Grapes fruit on shoots produced from the previous season's wood, which is why the vine is pruned so hard and so specifically compared with most garden fruit.
Growing notes
- Susceptible to powdery mildew in humidity
- Annual pruning is essential for good fruit set
Pet caution: Grape vine is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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