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edibleFamily: VitaceaeGenus: Vitis
Cultivar
Alachua Grape
Vitis 'Alachua'
Cultivar: Alachua
The Alachua grape is a vigorous, deciduous vine valued for its self-fertile nature, which simplifies fruit production in home landscapes. It produces high-quality grapes that are excellent for fresh eating or culinary uses. As a hardy climbing vine, it requires sturdy support like a trellis or arbor to thrive and bear a substantial harvest.
Alachua is a productive, self-fertile grape cultivar well-suited for home gardens looking for reliable fruiting potential.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun
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Water
Consistent moisture, especially during the fruit-set and development phases; avoid waterlogged soils.
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Mature size
15-20 feet long depending on pruning.
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Hardiness
7-10
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Growth habit
Vigorous, climbing vine.
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Plant type
Vine
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Needs consistent pruning during the dormant season to maintain vigor and ensure maximum fruit production. Ensure good air circulation to reduce disease pressure.
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Climate note
Requires a certain number of chill hours for optimal production; check local extension services for regional suitability.
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Flower / fruit
Self-fertile variety producing fruit clusters that ripen in mid-to-late summer depending on climate.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun
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Growth rate
Fast
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring; avoid heavy nitrogen applications late in the season to prevent weak growth before frost.
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Pruning
Prune annually in late winter while dormant to remove old canes and encourage new fruiting wood.
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Care notes
Needs consistent pruning during the dormant season to maintain vigor and ensure maximum fruit production. Ensure good air circulation to reduce disease pressure.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
15-20 feet long depending on pruning.
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Growth habit
Vigorous, climbing vine.
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Spacing
8-10 feet apart along a trellis.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Self-fertile variety producing fruit clusters that ripen in mid-to-late summer depending on climate.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-10
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Temperature
Requires a certain number of chill hours for optimal production; check local extension services for regional suitability.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Consistent moisture, especially during the fruit-set and development phases; avoid waterlogged soils.
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Soil
Deep, well-draining, fertile soil with good organic matter content.
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Soil pH
6.0-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Suitable for large containers with heavy-duty support systems; requires frequent monitoring of soil moisture.
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Family
Vitaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, bright to medium green broad leaves with visible veining.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are alternate, simple, and palmately lobed with serrated margins.
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Fruit Flower Look
Dense clusters of medium-sized, dark-skinned round grapes.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Fruit clusters should only be shown on mature plants; flowers are inconspicuous.
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Growth Habit Rules
Must be represented as a climbing vine requiring support; do not depict as a self-supporting shrub or tree.
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Mature Plant Look
A mature vine trained onto a sturdy wooden or wire trellis.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody, climbing vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and pendant clusters of rounded grapes.
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Morphology Rules
Represent the vine as a climber using tendrils to attach to surfaces.
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Plant Faqs
Does Alachua grape need a pollinator? No, it is a self-fertile variety. How much sun does it need? It thrives in full sun for at least 6-8 hours daily. Can I grow it in a pot? Yes, provided you have a large container and a sturdy support structure. When should I prune it? Prune in late winter while the plant is dormant.
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Root Look
Well-developed, fibrous root system filling a starter plug.
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Soil Look
Rich, dark, moisture-retentive potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
A small, vigorous green-leafed plug with an active root system.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young stems may be thin and green; leaves typically show the characteristic lobed grape shape.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Alachua Grape. This is Alachua Grape, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Alachua Grape become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future edible garden you want to create. These vines develop heavy clusters of flavorful grapes that ripen to a deep, rich color, providing a bounty of fresh fruit for your harvest. Start by moving your starter plug into a four inch pot with a quality, well-draining mix to establish the plant before moving it to a permanent trellis. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Vitis Alachua grape grape vine fruit garden edible landscape home vineyard self-fertile gardening tips Agardeni starter plant vine trellis
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Youtube Video Summary
Learn about the Alachua grape, a vigorous and self-fertile vine that is perfect for home gardens. This productive cultivar is a great choice for establishing your own backyard vineyard or edible landscape.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Alachua Grape: A Reliable Self-Fertile Variety
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