Grape 'Interlaken'
Vitis labrusca
$12.99
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Product Details
Interlaken Grape (Vitis labrusca)
🪴 Ship Size: 1 Gallon Pot
Plant Description:
🌱 Introduce the classic charm of Interlaken Grape (Vitis labrusca) to your garden with this 1-gallon potted vine. This deciduous grapevine produces clusters of medium-sized, oval grapes with a sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or making homemade wine.
Key Information:
🌞 Light: Flourishes in full sun, ensuring optimal grapevine growth and fruiting.
💧 Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during hot, dry periods and when the grapes are ripening.
📏 Mature Size: Grows to a height of 6-8 feet, with a spread of 8-10 feet when trained on a trellis or support structure.
🌼 Flower Power: Interlaken Grape blooms with delicate, pale flowers in spring, attracting pollinators to your garden.
🌍 Growing Zones: Suited for zones 5-8; Tolerant of cold winters and hot summers.
Grape Profile:
The grapes of Vitis labrusca 'Interlaken' are medium-sized and oval-shaped, with a delightful sweet-tart flavor profile that makes them a favorite among grape enthusiasts.
Culinary Uses & Applications:
🍇 Enjoy fresh Interlaken Grapes straight from the vine as a refreshing and nutritious snack.
🍷 Press the grapes into juice or use them for making homemade wine with a balanced and flavorful taste.
🍰 Add Interlaken Grapes to fruit salads, desserts, or cheese platters for a touch of elegance and sweetness.
🌱 Growth Habits:
Interlaken Grape displays vigorous climbing habits and benefits from support provided by a trellis, arbor, or other structures. Regular pruning helps manage the vine's shape and encourages fruit production. it also is more powdery mildew resistant than most other grape varieties.
🌿 Care:
Plant in well-draining soil with good air circulation, and provide regular water and appropriate nutrients during the growing season. Mulch around the base of the vine to conserve moisture and suppress weed growth.
🌼 Flowering Benefits:
The delicate pale flowers not only contribute to the vine's beauty but also attract bees and other pollinators, essential for grape development.
🌍 Origin Stories and Historical Uses:
Interlaken Grape is a cultivated variety of Vitis labrusca, known for its cold hardiness and flavorful grapes. It has been cherished by grape growers and gardeners for generations.
⛔ Root Damage Potential:
Vitis labrusca typically has a fibrous root system, providing stability and support for the grapevine.
⚠️ Safety Concerns:
Ensure that the grapes are grown in a pesticide-free environment for safe consumption. Wash grapes thoroughly before eating and savor the delicious flavor of Interlaken Grapes straight from your garden.
