2-3ft 'Muscat of Alexandria' Grape Vine | 3L Pot | Indoor
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TR1023
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Ancient variety perfect for making aromatic wines
An "ancient vine", considered by wine experts to be one of the oldest genetically unmodified vines still in existence.
Muscat of Alexandria is a white wine grape that is a member of the Muscat family. Recently more often mostly as a dessert grape or for raisin production although it is still an important grape in the Australian and South African wine industry.
The grape originated in North Africa with Cleopatra reputedly often drinking muscat wine from the islands of Samos, and Lemnos in the North Eastern Aegean region of Greece. The name is probably derived from its association with Ancient Egyptians who used the grape for winemaking.
Variety Information
- Location: Indoor
- Seedless: No
- Colour: White
- Harvesting Period: August-September
- Estimated Time to Best Yields: 2 Years
- Uses: Eating Fresh, Wine-Making
- Supplied As: 3L Pot
- Height on Arrival: 1m (3ft)
- Planting Distance: 1.8-2.7m
- Eventual Height & Spread: 10m x 10m (33 x 33ft)
It is important to regularly water your plant, at least bimonthly for two months. Grapes differ from other fruiting plants because their roots grow deep. Therefore it is important to give them a thorough watering. You should also ensure adequate spacing (1.8 - 2.7m) between vines, depending on the planting system you use. Please see below for our planting guidance:
- Dig a hole that is twice the radius of your plant’s rootball.
- Before planting, drench the rootball.
- Place the pot in the planting hole, making sure that it sits no lower than an inch below the ground.
- Fill the planting hole with a mix of compost and garden soil, finishing with fertiliser and mycorrhizal fungi. Take care to not compress the soil.
- Provide your plant with a generous watering.
- Add mulch on top, (whether bark and wood chippings, compost, manure, leaf-mould, and stones). Try to keep the mulch from touching the stem.
Depending on their location and hours of sunlight, grape vines can be slightly more challenging to grow. Below we address some common query topics:
Position: When it comes to grapes, planting in full sun is always recommended.
Soil: Grape vines benefit from deeper soils, but 3ft is still adequate. Although the fertility and granularity of the soil determines fruit size, a smaller size is less of an issue with these plants. This is because their primary use is often wine making, where smaller fruits are preferred.
- Hardiness: While grapes originate from the Mediterranean and Central Asia, they are hardy enough to survive the UK's winters. However, they can sometimes suffer from frost damage. To avoid this, try to plant them in a south-facing location.
| Harvesting Period | Mid Season Fruit Trees |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Grape |
| Features | Fruiting Climbing Plants |
| Harvest Month | August, September |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Location | Indoor Grape Vines |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Species | Grape Vines, Soft Fruit Plants |
| Time To Cropping | 1 Year |
| Type | Grape |
| Uses | Fruiting Plants Suitable For Eating Fresh, Fruiting Plants Suitable For Juicing |
| Colour | White |
| Eventual Height | 12m+ |
| Eventual Spread | 4m-8m |
| Pollination Group | Self-Fertile |
| Annual Rate Of Growth | Medium Growing |
| Supplied As | 3L Pot |
| Supplied As | 2L-3L Pot |
| Type | Soft Fruit Plants |
| Shop By Category | Soft Fruit Plants |