The harvesting season for Vitis labrusca typically begins in late August and continues through October.
fox grape
Vitis labrusca
Fox grapes (Vitis labrusca) are a species of wild grape originating in North America. They are a deciduous woody vine with dark blue berries, a thick skin, and sweet flavor. Fox grape vines grow quickly and climb to a height of 15–20 feet. These grapes have nicotine in their leaves, which can impart a strong flavor to the wines they produce. Fox grapes are most commonly used for jellies, jams, and juice, but can also be used to make a strong, robust, and bold red wine. Fox grapes can be eaten raw, dried, or cooked, and they are very popular in the United States.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Tissue Culture,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Greenish Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
bronze,blue,green,red,purple,pink,white Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Fox grapes require moderate but regular watering. Water them deeply 2 to 3 times a week, depending on weather conditions. If the area gets a lot of rain, reduce the watering frequency. Make sure the soil has a chance to dry out between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as this could lead to root rot or other problems. In the summertime, water your Fox grapes first thing in the morning so the foliage has plenty of time to dry off before the evening. This will help prevent problems such as powdery mildew.
sunlight
Fox grape plants require a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If possible, they should be exposed to more sunlight for best performance. The sunlight should be most intense in the morning, with some shade in the late afternoon. This grape prefers warm conditions and can typically handle temperatures between 60-85°F. In summer, it can withstand slightly higher temperatures. It should be protected from cold in winter and will not survive temperatures below 15-20°F.
pruning
The fox grape (Vitis labrusca) should receive the majority of its pruning during the dormant season. When pruning, only remove dead, damaged, weak, and crowded branches. All other growth should be allowed to remain to support fruiting the following season. Pruning should be done on an as-needed basis, with a light pruning done in late winter and more severe pruning done in late winter to early spring when the plant is still dormant, just before bud break. It is also important to cut back any shoots growing horizontally. This will ensure that the growth is dense and will help with air circulation when the plant is in its full fruit-bearing phase.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Fox grapes typically start flowering in late May or early June.
Starts Flowering
Fox grapes typically start flowering in late May or early June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Vitis labrusca typically begins in late August and continues through October.
