How to Grow Grape

A warm-season fruit for the home garden across the warmer US.

Grape is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Grape in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the grape page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Carlos, Self-fertile bronze muscadine (Southern nurseries)
• Noble, Self-fertile black muscadine (Southern nurseries)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 200 cm (79 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 20 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 8 L per plant every 4 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Birds, Grape vine moth, Mealybug and Phylloxera. In humid regions, Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Botrytis and Black spot can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Grape is usually ready to harvest within roughly 12 months once established. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant grape where you garden.

See also: Grape in the plant library →

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