Vitis Labrusca "Grape Catawba" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Vitis labrusca ‘Catawba’
Common Names: Catawba Grape, Pink Grape, American Grape

📌 Product Description

Vitis labrusca ‘Catawba’ is a classic grape variety known for its attractive pink to light red fruit and sweet, musky flavour. The medium-sized grapes grow in loose clusters and are ideal for fresh eating, juices, and wine production.

This vigorous climbing vine is highly productive under suitable conditions and adds ornamental value with its lush foliage and seasonal fruit display. ‘Catawba’ is particularly valued for its versatility and ability to perform well in a range of climates.

It is a popular choice for home growers looking for both edible yield and garden coverage.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Length: 5 – 10 m (vine)
Spread: 2 – 4 m (depending on support)
Growth Habit: Deciduous climbing vine
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil with moderate fertility

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderate watering once established
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost and balanced fertiliser in spring

Maintenance:

• Requires strong support (trellis, fence, pergola)
• Prune annually in winter to promote fruiting
• Thin fruit if necessary to improve quality
• Monitor for pests and fungal diseases

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Winter to early spring
Active Growth: Spring to summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Late summer to autumn
Climate Suitability: Best suited to temperate regions with warm summers
Chill Requirement: Moderate

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Sweet, aromatic flavour
• Attractive pink fruit
• Suitable for fresh eating and processing
• Vigorous and productive
• Provides seasonal shade

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home gardens
✔ Trellises and pergolas
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Juice and wine production
✔ Edible landscaping