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Wine Grape — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Vitis vinifera |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–1460 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 182.9–243.8 |
| Mature height (cm) | 152.4–243.8 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 182.9–243.8 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 6–10 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Cutting |
Growing directions
Wine grapes thrive in lean, well-drained soils with a pH of 5.5–6.5 and perform best on slopes with excellent air circulation to reduce disease pressure. Establish a vertical shoot positioning (VSP) trellis with catch wires at 4 and 5 ft above the cordon wire. Rigorous dormant pruning — leaving only 30–60 buds per vine depending on vigor — is essential for fruit quality. Harvest timing is cultivar- and use-specific; measure Brix (sugar) with a refractometer and monitor seed color and berry flavor.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0