Start your own vineyard right at home with these mixed-color Wine Grape (Vitis vinifera) seeds, featuring an assortment of red, green, and purple fruiting varieties. Known for their rich flavors, these grapes are perfect for winemaking, fresh snacking, juicing, or drying into raisins.
This classic Mediterranean vine is vigorous, productive, and long-lived, producing abundant clusters of juicy grapes on ornamental, climbing vines. With proper care, your homegrown vines can yield fruit for decades while providing shade and beauty in the garden.
Features
- Diverse Mix: Includes red, green, and purple grape varieties.
- Perfect for Wine or Table Use: Ideal for small-batch wines or fresh fruit.
- Long-Lived Vines: Can produce fruit for decades with proper care.
- Highly Ornamental: Lush foliage, fragrant flowers, and colorful fruit.
- Versatile Growing: Excellent for trellises, fences, and arbors.
- Non-GMO & Chemical-Free Seeds
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Vitis vinifera
- Common Name: Wine Grape Vine
- Fruit Colors: Mixed – red, green, and purple
- Plant Type: Perennial fruiting vine
- Mature Height: 6–20 ft (depending on pruning/training)
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Water Needs: Moderate; water deeply but infrequently
- Flower Color: Small white-green clusters
- Fruit Season: Late summer to early fall
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10
- Germination Time: 30–90 days (cold stratification recommended)
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting Guide
- Cold stratify seeds for 60–90 days in moist sand or paper towel in the refrigerator.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed trays or small pots using a well-draining mix.
- Maintain soil at 70–80°F (21–27°C) with consistent moisture.
- Once seedlings reach 4–6 inches tall, transplant outdoors after frost danger passes.
- Provide support (trellis, fence, or arbor) for vines to climb.
- Prune annually in winter to promote healthy fruiting and airflow.
Care Tips
- Choose a sunny, sheltered location for best fruit quality.
- Avoid overwatering; ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
- Fertilize lightly with compost or balanced plant food in spring.
- Protect young vines from frost and deer browsing.
- Harvest grapes when fully colored and sweet to taste.
