Edibles – Zinfandel Grape Vine

Botanical name: vitis vinifera ‘zinfandel’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 20 ft in length and 2 ft in width

Bloom time: mid spring – late summer

Hardy zone: zones 6-10

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green/purple/red/brown

Growth rate: can acquire a foot of length in a single growing season

Pruning instructions: trim and deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: climber in an edible garden

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: produces grapes

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 10-10-10 or 8-8-8 in the fall

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: fig tree, blackberry bush, rosemary

Toxicity level: non-toxic

Invasive species: yes