Grape — Thompson Seedless (Sultana)

Vitis vinifera "Thompson Seedless"

The dominant commercial table grape worldwide and the basis of most sultana raisin production.

Hardiness ratings

Grape — Thompson Seedless (Sultana) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 7–11 −17.8 °C to 10 °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 7–9 −12 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 3–7 −5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Heat-loving — full sun on the canes is essential for sweetness
  • Annual hard pruning is essential for fruit quality

Pet caution: Grape — Thompson Seedless (Sultana) 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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Reference

Grape — Thompson Seedless (Sultana) on Wikipedia