Grape Vine Growing Guide
Vitis vinifera
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Will grow on relatively poor soil as long as it is well drained and compost is dug in. pH of 6.5 to 7 preferred.
Position
Sunny position.
Frost tolerant
Yes but cover if a severe frost is forecast.
Feeding
Mulch with well rotted compost annually.
Spacing
Single Plants: 1.50m (4' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 1.50m (4' 11") with 1.50m (4' 11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Plant in mid autumn or early winter when it's not too cold for a little root growth to help them establish.
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Notes
After harvesting prune the bush back to three buds. Vines can gradually be trained up a support system.
Harvesting
Harvest fruit when ripe, thinning a few out beforehand to allow others to swell.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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