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Common Grape Vine

Vitis vinifera

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Common Grape Vine is a member of the Vitis family. Its botanical name is Vitis vinifera.

The classic species of wine making grape – includes the very well known varieties of Zinfandel and Chardonnay.

Mature bloom diameter is on average approximately 1.5 cm (0.58 inches). It is an edible fruit / vegetable and is treated mainly as a deciduous, so it sheds its leaves annually. Common Grape Vine is known for its viny habit and growing to a height of approximately 2.50 metres (8.12 feet). This plant tends to bloom in mid spring, followed by first harvests in late summer. Popular varieties of Common Grape Vine with home gardeners are Concord Seedless, Flame Seedless, Niagara, Thompson Seedless, and Canadice.

Common Grape Vine tends to need a moderate amount of maintenance, so ensuring that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant.

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How to grow Common Grape Vine

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Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Zone 7 to 9 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Common Grape Vine is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Common Grape Vine from seed

Transplanting Common Grape Vine

Companion plants for Common Grape Vine

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Common Grape Vine so consider planting:

Common Grape Vine likes Alfalfa

Good for mulch also when cut.
Common Grape Vine likes Geranium
Common Grape Vine likes Oregano
Common Grape Vine likes Anise hyssop
Common Grape Vine likes Mustard plant
Common Grape Vine likes Tansy
Common Grape Vine likes Basil

Repellent plants for Common Grape Vine

These plants will not grow well with Common Grape Vine so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Latest Common Grape Vine Reviews

28 Mar 2012

JosephsGarden's Grape, Glenora was Reviewed day 1183

I really like the taste of this grape. It is crisp, tart, sweet, and flavorful. A really pleasant tasting grape. It grows great for me, producing quickly and reliably.

5 stars
20 Feb 2012

queanbeyanite's Common Grape Vine was Reviewed day 873

Recent rains have rotted all the fruit, same as last year!

0 stars
12 Feb 2012

cuylarmntherbs's Common Grape Vine 'Concord Seedless' was Reviewed day 256

makes wonderful juice

5 stars

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Common Grape Vine care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Common Grape Vine exhibits. Deciduous Difficulty How easy is Common Grape Vine to grow? Moderate 3/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Common Grape Vine exhibits. Deciduous Growth Habit What shape or habit does Common Grape Vine grow into? Vine
Hardiness How frost hardy is Common Grape Vine? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where did Common Grape Vine come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Common Grape Vine grow? 2.50 metres / 8.12 feet Mature Spread How wide does Common Grape Vine grow? 2.50 metres / 8.12 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Common Grape Vine grow best in? Zone 7 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Common Grape Vine. -
Water Requirements How much water does Common Grape Vine require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Common Grape Vine need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Common Grape Vine in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Common Grape Vine need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Common Grape Vine be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Common Grape Vine? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Common Grape Vine? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Common Grape Vine? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Common Grape Vine need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Common Grape Vine in? 10°C / 50°F to 35°C / 95°F
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Common Grape Vine seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Common Grape Vine seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Common Grape Vine bloom? Mid Spring Harvest Time When is Common Grape Vine ready for harvest? Late Summer
Pruning Time When should I prune Common Grape Vine? Late Summer

How long does Common Grape Vine take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common Grape Vine takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Common Grape Vine to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Common Grape Vine? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Common Grape Vine is ready for harvest / bloom? + 654 days Average 654 days | Min 346 days | Max 1390 days (3)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Common Grape Vine? = days

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