Grapevine – Uva di Troia variety a black grape from Tuscany.
Measurements
Height including pot 2 metres 20cm
stem height 1 metre 50cm
Pot 45cm by 40cm depth.
Try your hand at viticulture, or just eat them with cheese like I do. I also make a nice grape jelly with my crop.
Grapevines thrive in warm sunny locations with free-draining soil. Attractive as well as productive, they can be trained along walls or fences or over pergolas. Wine varieties should fruit successfully in milder areas, while sweeter dessert grapes are best grown in a greenhouse for better and more reliable fruiting, especially in northern regions.
Ideal for growing up a Pergola, or outside dining area. Adding atmosphere to your alfresco dining.
Position
Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot – a south or west-facing wall or fence is perfect. The more sun it gets, the better the fruit.
Watering
Water regularly in the first growing season. Once established, grapevines are quite drought-tolerant, so only water during long dry spells.
Feeding
Feed in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser to encourage healthy growth.
Support & Training
Your vine will need support as it grows. Tie the main stem to a wall, trellis, or wires.
- Aim to train one main stem upwards
- Then allow side shoots to grow horizontally along wires
This creates a neat, productive framework.
Pruning (Very Important)
Prune in winter (December–January) when the plant is dormant.
- Cut back side shoots to 2–3 buds from the main stem
- This encourages better fruiting the following season
Summer Care
In summer, lightly trim back long, leafy shoots to let sunlight reach the grapes.
What to Expect
You may see small crops within 1–2 years. Production improves as the vine matures.
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