Grape varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Wine grape of European origin
- Plant vines 5' - 7' apart depending on site conditions.
- Needs well-drained soil.
- Mid to late-season harvest in August to late October.
- If grown in areas too cool for this variety, it can develop a 'green bell pepper' aroma. In areas too warm, fruit does not develop it's normal character.
- Moderately susceptible to powdery mildew; quite susceptible to Eutypa dieback (delays shoot emergence in spring; causes stunted, chlorotic shoots and leaves)
Chardonnay
- Wine grape of European origin
- Plant vines 4' - 6' apart
- Adaptable to a wide range of soil types but prefers deep, enriched, moist soils
- Cool, coastal areas with persistent winds can reduce the growth and yield
- Yield varies by climatic region and cultural practices
- Early season variety. Ripens August/September in warmer regions; mid to late October in cooler regions.
- Highly suscepticle to powdery mildew and Pierce's desease (a bacterium that affects the water-carrying capacity of the plant's xylem. Spreads by sap-feeding insects.)
- Birds like fruit
- Prefers cooler climate regions for highest quality
Concord
- Table grape of American origin
- Seeded blue fruit
- Use for cooking, juice, jelly
Flame Seedless
- Table grape of European origin
- Seedless red grape
- Early harvest in early July
- Very vigorous
Merlot
- Wine grape of unknown origin but most likely European
- Prefers cool to warm climate regions
- Prefers deep, sandy loam or well-drained soils with good moisture-holding capacity. Sensitive to zinc deficiency, salinity and cold, wet conditions.
- Yields vary from year to year
- Midseason harvest in mid-September to mid-October
- Slightly susceptible to powdery mildew and Pierce's disease. Moderately susceptible to Botrytis bunch rot with fall rains.
- Cool weather during bloom will result in less fruit setting. Fertilize after bloom.
Perlette Seedless
- Table grape of European origin
- Pale yellow, seedless fruit
- Use fresh for eating, less sweet than 'Thompson Seedless'
- Needs less heat than most European varieties
- Early season harvest, late June/early July
Thompson Seedless
- Table grape possibly originating from Persia
- Dominant raisin variety in California
- Large clusters of small, sweet, seedless greenish amber fruit
- Vines are vigorous and adaptable to a wide range of soils
- Plant vines 7' - 8' apart
- Does best in hot, dry areas
- Peak harvest is late August to mid-September
- Moderately susceptible to powdery mildew, and Pierce's disease (a bacterium that affects the water-carrying capacity of the plant's xylem. Spreads by sap-feeding insects.)
Zinfandel
- Wine grape of unknown origin but possibly Hungary
- Heavy fruit producer in fertile soil, better suited for moderate to low-fertility, well-drained soil.
- Space vines 5' apart, more if planted in fertile soil.
- Production varies and depends on climate, soil fertility, irrigation and management practices
- Mid to late-season harvest
- Fruit needs to be thinned to allow ripening
- Moderately resistant to powdery mildew and Eutypa dieback (delays shoot emergence in spring; causes stunted, chlorotic shoots and leaves)
- Fruit produces wine with berry and spice flavors in cool climates, not so obvious if grown in warm areas.
- Makes an excellent dessert or port wine.
http://ucanr.org/sites/gardenweb/Growing_Grapes_in_the_California_Garden/
Common Name:
Grape
Growth Rate:
Fast
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Low (Water-wise)
Medium
Height:
Tall
Plant Type:
Vine
Landscape Use:
Espalier
Fire Resistant
Deciduous/Evergreen:
Deciduous
Flowering Season:
Summer
5 Gallon:
18.00