The fruit is black and medium-sized. Quality is very good. The vine is vigorous and productive and berries ripen medium early. Disease resistance is good. Fruits have about 17% sugar.
Fertilizing:
First Year: Apply fertilizer three times:
- After planting apply ½ cup (¼ pound) of premium quality 10-10-10.
- In late May apply ¼ cup (2 ounces) of 34-0-0 or ½ cup (¼ pound) of calcium nitrate.
- In early July apply ¼ cup (2 ounces) of 34-0-0 or ½ cup (¼ pound) of calcium nitrate.
Broadcast each application in an 18-inch circle centered on the vine but keep all fertilizer 6 inches from the stem or trunk. Young vines are very sensitive to excessive nitrogen and will die if the roots take up too much nitrogen at one time. A one-pint jar holds one pound of most fertilizers.
Second Year: Timing and method are the same as the first year. Double the rate of fertilizer for each application. Increase the diameter of the broadcast circle to 2 or 3 feet.
Third year: If the vine has grown well the first two years and a crop is expected, apply 2 pounds of 10-10-10 or equivalent per vine in March. Apply 1 pound of 10-10-10 per vine in May. Broadcast in a 6-foot circle. If plants have not grown well, fertilize as instructed for the second year.
Established Vines: Apply 3 to 5 pounds of premium quality 10-10-10 per plant in March of each year. Apply ½ pound of 34-0-0 or 1 pound of calcium nitrate around the first of June. Check the soil pH about once every three years through your county Extension office.
Grape Plant:
Full to Partial Shade
Keep Moist
-30°F+
Apply Slow Release Fertilizer every 2-3 Months
Apologies not for sale to: Ca, Az.