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Vitis vinifera
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun, in average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 1.5 m apart.
Reaches maturity in about 5–10 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
May–June · green
container plant: March–April, October–November
February
hard pruning (November–December)
August–October
Feeding
Pruning
Months apply to Central Europe.
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Yellow to brown patches on the upper leaf surface, with a white, grey or purple coating underneath.
The source says: all grapevine cultivars of this species are highly susceptible.
Yellow to brown patches on the upper leaf surface, with a white, grey or purple coating underneath.
The source says: all grapevine cultivars of this species are highly susceptible.
Fuzzy grey-brown mould on dying buds, leaves, flowers and fruit.
The source says: grey mould is common on this plant.
Fuzzy grey-brown mould on dying buds, leaves, flowers and fruit.
The source says: grey mould is common on this plant.
Collapsing fruit or fruit with small puncture marks.
The source says: it can damage otherwise unblemished fruit.
Collapsing fruit or fruit with small puncture marks.
The source says: it can damage otherwise unblemished fruit.
White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.
White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.
Fine pale speckling of leaves, tiny mites and fine webbing on the undersides; leaf drop in severe attacks.
Fine pale speckling of leaves, tiny mites and fine webbing on the undersides; leaf drop in severe attacks.
Frequently asked
In May–June; the flowers are green.
In August–October.
No, it needs full sun.
At maturity 0.9–2.7 m wide and 0.9–2.7 m tall; recommended spacing 1.5 m.
Plant thinly and control weeds for airflow; in a greenhouse avoid leaves staying wet for long. Pick off and destroy affected leaves as soon as they appear; remove heavily affected plants.
Destroy fallen infected leaves in autumn; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew). Prune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.
Similar plants
Preparation and use · grape vine
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: leaf
For: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly
Put 5–10 g of dried leaves in a cup.
Pour over 250 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink 2× a day.
For: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly
Put 5–10 g of dried leaves in a cup.
Pour over 250 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink 2× a day.
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems | 5–10 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of boiling water | 2× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor · usually 4 weeks | |
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries | 5–10 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of boiling water | 2× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 1 week → see a doctor | |
| Adults only | |||||
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. Usually taken for 4 weeks. — for: discomfort and heavy legs with minor venous circulation problems
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. — for: itching and burning with haemorrhoids once a doctor has excluded serious conditions, fragile skin capillaries
Harvest
Using the harvest · grape vine
What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.
What to do with the harvest
