20 WINE GRAPE SEEDS 

(Vitis vinifera) 

 Edible Garden Fruit Climber Plant 

Wine Grape is a Vigorous, High-Powered Tendril Climber, Which can Easily Cover a House Wall if Left Unchecked, Covering it in Large, Lobed, Bright Green Summer Leaves up to 6" Inches Long. The Tiny Green Summer Flowers are Followed by Late Summer Bunches of Small Grapes. Vitis vinifera, commonly known as European wine grape or common grape, is a woody, deciduous vine that climbs by branched tendrils to 40-60’ long over time if left unpruned. Plants grown for grape production are typically pruned much smaller (3-9’ long).  This vine can climb to the tops of trees or sprawl horizontally over low-growing shrubs. Small, greenish, hermaphroditic flowers bloom in May-June in dense panicles. Flowers give way to bunches of soft pulpy grapes (botanically berries) which ripen in summer. Grapes are somewhat variable in size, form and color. Best grown in deep, loamy, humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Performs well in gravelly loams. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including average garden soils, but must have good drainage. Best sited in a location sheltered from winter winds (preferably a sunny south-facing slope) and well removed from frost pockets. Needs good air circulation. Young growth may be damaged in spring by late frosts. This grape is self-pollinating. For quality fruit production, it needs a support system, training, regular spraying and regular pruning to maximize fruit production.

Zones 6-10

Wine Grape Germination:

1) Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2) Use a moist paper towel with a deluded mixture of water and fungicide, wrapping the seeds inside to stay moist, not wet.

3) Place the filters or paper towels in a zip lock bag, with a few holes in it for air circulation.

4) Seeds need cold stratification so place the zip lock bag in the fridge for 90 days.

5) Use a well draining & sterile seed starting mix, and plant the seeds appx. 1/4" deep.

6) Be sure to keep the temperature above 70 degrees F. Use a heated propagator mat if necessary.

7) Patience is required, as the germination of grape seeds is erratic, and usually takes several months, even all the way up to a year so don't throw out what doesn't sprout quickly as they're still good. They just need more time.