'Vanessa' Seedless Outdoor Grape Vine
The Highlights
- A delightful early-ripening red eating grape
- Excellent for growing in cooler climates
- Suitable for outdoor and protected cropping
- Considered to be one of the hardiest of seedless grapes
- Deep red firm, crisp skin
- Can be eaten as dessert grapes or made into jams, jellies, juice or wine
The Highlights
- A delightful early-ripening red eating grape
- Excellent for growing in cooler climates
- Suitable for outdoor and protected cropping
- Considered to be one of the hardiest of seedless grapes
- Deep red firm, crisp skin
- Can be eaten as dessert grapes or made into jams, jellies, juice or wine
Care Guide
High Disease/Pest Resistance
Grape vines can suffer from powdery mildew in hot, dry weather. Birds and wasps could be problematicMORE
Water Regularly in Summer
Grape vines are fairly drought tolerant, but can suffer from powdery mildew if too dry at the roots. Water thoroughly in dry spring and summer weather to avoid this
Full sun
Position in Full Sun (6h+)
Well drained soil
Grape vines can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are free draining. Sandy gravel over chalk is ideal
Prune Regularly
The main pruning season for grape vines is early winter, but they need regular pruning and maintenance throughout the growing season to keep them manageable and productive
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower