Vitis vinifera

Druif, wijnstok, druivelaar / Grape, Wine grape, Purpleleaf grape, Common grape

Vitaceae (wijnstokfamilie)

Europe (whole)

Back View cultivars and rootstocks

Edible plant part (4)

Fruits, leaves, sap, seeds
Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Toxic plant part (1)

None

Grape, Wine grape, Purpleleaf grape, Common grape belongs to the climbers in the food forest. In the process of ecological succession it is a mid species. The growth rate is fast. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 2 to 15 meter and a width of 3.7 to 6.1 meter.
The foliage (or leaf cover) is dense.
This species forms a deep root system. This species is non spreading in the food forest. Grape, Wine grape, Purpleleaf grape, Common grape is no nitrogen fixer.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Radio Tonreg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vitis_vinifera_subsp._vinifera_%288248156192%29.jpg

foto: Radio Tonreg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vitis_vinifera_subsp._vinifera_%288248156192%29.jpg

foto: Takkk, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_Grape_-_Vitis_labrusca_-_Kiszombor,_Hungary.jpg

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Frost (flowers): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Wind: strong sea wind

strong wind

some wind

sheltered

very sheltered
Soil texture: sand

loam

light clay

heavy clay

peat
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Groundwater level: very low

low

medium

high

very high
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

slightly acid

neutral

alkaline
Soil fertility: very rich

rich

average

poor

very poor

Voorkeur

Ongeschikt

Flowering and pollination

Flowering period (peak): end of april, early june, mid june, end of june
Flowering period (length): several weeks
Pollination vector: insects
Plant reproductive fertility: self-fertile (sf)

Life Span and Plant Health

Disease susceptibility

sensitive

Main serious pests and diseases

grape phylloxera, grape gall mite, (false) downy mildew

Harvest and Consumption

Fruits

Leaves

Sap

Seeds

Harvest location edible part: Above reach, elbow height, high, but within reach, knee height
Harvesting period - start: End of august, early september, mid september
Harvesting period - length: Several weeks
Harvesting period - uniformity: Medium
Suitable harvesting methods: Hand
Form of consumption: Fresh, processed
Natural storability: Several days, week
Suitable markets: Bulk
Productive life span - start (year) - minimum: 3
Productive life span - peak (year) - minimum: 12
Productive life span - end (year) - maximum: 250

Harvest location edible part: Above reach, elbow height, high, but within reach, knee height
Harvesting period - start: Early may, mid may, end of may, early june, mid june, end of june
Harvesting period - length: Several months
Harvesting period - uniformity: Low
Suitable harvesting methods: Hand
Form of consumption: Fresh, processed
Natural storability: Day
Suitable markets: Niche
Productive life span - start (year) - minimum: 3
Productive life span - peak (year) - minimum: 12
Productive life span - end (year) - maximum: 250

Culinary appreciation

Fruits: exceptionally high value, suitable for fresh consumption, juices, or wine. Leaves: less well-known but highly valued in the Middle East, where they are commonly used for dolmas.

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