'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine
The Highlights
- 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
The Highlights
- 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
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