'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine
Britain's favourite indoor grape
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine
- The best-known heritage black grape for growing under glass
- A reliable grapevine, producing large bunches of sweet juicy grapes with delicious flavour
- Suitable for eating or for wine-making
- A Black Hamburgh vine was famously planted by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown at Hampton Court Palace in 1768, still producing an annual crop more than 230 years later
- Can be grown in a large pot or greenhouse bed
- While Black Hamburgh can be grown outside in warm areas, the fruit won't ripen until late October so it may be damaged by an early frost
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Self fertile
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape can be cultivated in a large pot (at least 40 to 50 litres), but will require regular watering and a support structure.
How big does it get?
The 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine is a vigorous climber that can reach up to 4 metres in length if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine needs full sun, requiring a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ripen properly.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine prefers deep, well-draining soil, and the roots should be planted at a depth of about 15 cm to protect them from winter temperatures dropping below 0°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine needs deep watering about once a week, providing roughly 2.5 centimetres of water, especially during prolonged dry periods.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine requires strict pruning in mid-winter to control its growth and ensure a good harvest.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Black Hamburgh' grape vine is half-hardy (RHS H3), tolerating temperatures down to -5°C. As its name suggests, it is best grown indoors in a greenhouse or conservatory in the UK, as it will struggle to survive or ripen fruit reliably outside.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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