Sand- grape (Vitis rupestris)

Sand- grape

Also known as: Rock grape, Beach grape, Riverbank grape

It is used for breeding several French-American hybrids as well as many root stocks. The cultivar known as Rupestris St. George has been widely used in breeding and as a root stock; it is perhaps the best known.

Scientific classification

Species

Sand- grape (Vitis rupestris)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Vine, Shrub

Plant Type

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Sand- grape

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Once a sand- grape sprouts, fertilize and irrigate thoroughly. Maintain moisture 20cm below soil and water every 10-12 days as fruit expands. Reduce water as grapes color, and restore vigor post-harvest. For potted sand- grape, keep the surface slightly dry and water twice daily in hot weather.

Fertilize: Sand- grape requires careful nutrient management, applying phosphate (0-45-0) for phosphorus deficiency, potassium sulfate for potassium, and Epsom salts for magnesium. Fertilize sparingly in the second year, focusing on organic options in winter. Zinc and boron are vital, needing specific application timing.

Pruning: Pruning sand- grape is essential for growth and disease prevention. Key practices include bud pinching, flower spike thinning, and winter pruning. Maintain strong branches, limit buds per node, and remove excess spikes pre-bloom. Protect larger wounds with agents, and dispose of cuttings responsibly.

Propagation: The primary propagation method for sand- grape is hardwood cuttings taken at winter's end, 50 cm long and pencil thickness. Cuttings should be wrapped in wet soil, refrigerated until thawed, then planted vertically, with the top bud exposed. Keep the soil moist until roots develop for transplanting the following spring.

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