Catawaba grape

Catawaba grape Care

Vitis labrusca 'Catawba'

What is the plant

Vitis labrusca, commonly known as Catawba grape, is a deciduous bunch-grape native to North America. The Catawba grape can be used as fresh or dried berries, as well as for the production of grape juice, vinegar, jelly, and grape-seed oil.

This is the most common grape variety in North American vineyards, which usually produces fruit in early Fall. The ‘Catawba’ is resistant to diseases, easy to grow, decorative, and self-pollinating. It can grow up to 15-20 feet (4.5-6 m) in height and 8-15 feet (2.4-4.5 m) in width.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-17°C - 7°C

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The soil should not dry out completely. Add water when the top layer of the soil feels dry. The best time of the day to water Catawba grape is morning or later afternoon.
Pruning
The pruning is required after the first year of growth. We recommend spur cutting: removing previous season shoots with sharp clean secateurs.
Fertilizer
A fertilizer rich in phosphorus will allow young vine plants to grow efficiently. The Catawba tree needs to be fertilized every few years during the growing season. Note that the fiddings rich in Nitrogen promote the growth of green leaves and prevent flowering.

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Sunlight
The grape loves the environment with full sun. Try to provide your plant with 7-8 hours of sun each day during the growing season.
Soil
This vine loves slightly acidic (pH 5.0-6.5), well-drained sandy soils. A mix of soil and organic compost in a ratio of 1:1 is advised.
Propagation
The easiest method to propagate your vine is by taking cuttings during the winter. Take at least 6 inches (15 cm) of a branch, remove lower leaves, add rooting hormone and plant it in moist soil with suitable compost. Keep the soil well-watered until the plant has rooted.

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Temperature
Catawba grape grows best in Mediterranean climates. The minimum winter temperatures this plant can endure are 32-45 °F (0-7°C). In the summer, this plant can tolerate temperatures up to 122 °F (50°C).
Container
This plant needs a large planting place, so choose the wide pot. Plant it 2.4-4 inches (6-10 cm) deep in the soil mixture. Also, the Catawba plant requires strong support, such as a fence, a trellis, or an arbor.
Fun fact
One single grape-vine can grow enough to provide shade over a balcony or even a terrace.