Description
Botanical name
Vitis ‘Somerset’
Family
Vitaceae
Spacing
Plant 2.4 m (8′) apart.
Depth
For each vine, dig a hole 30.5 cm (12″) deep by 30.5 cm wide.
Requirements
Prefers deep, loamy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Should be sheltered from winter winds. A south-facing slope is best.
Pests
Black rot, downy and powdery mildew, Japanese beetle, leaf hopper, mealy bugs.
Timing
Plant dormant, bare-root grape vines in the early spring.
Growing
Needs a support system, training, regular pruning.
Harvest
Late September
Season
Perennial
