Grape, Beta

Grape ‘Beta’ is a winter hardy grape, excellent for northern climates! This delicious blue-black grape is a vigorous grower and perfect for wine, juice, jam, or jelly. Grape ‘Beta’ is a dormant plant selected by DeGroot, offering you the opportunity to get a head start to the season! Due to its dormant state, this plant may lack foliage until it is planted. There is no need to wait until after frost, this may be planted as soon as the ground is workable. This early planting prevents transplant shock and allows it more time to develop its root system. If your plant does have foliage, provide protection from frost. Depending on the climate and weather experienced after planting, this plant could take up to 4-6 weeks to break dormancy and show signs of growth.

Excellent fruit for wine, juice, or jelly
Vigorous grower
Self-pollinating

Plant Details +

Botanical	Vitis 'Beta'
Common Name	Grape 'Beta'
Height	Varies
Spacing	8-10'
Hardiness	Zones 3-8
Exposure	Full sun
Foliage	Large, green
Fruit	Blue-Black
Harvest	Mid-Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant 1-2" deep, make sure 4-5" of the top show above the soil surface and water thoroughly. Fertilize when planting. Grapes are not particular about soil preference and do exceptionally well in clays and loams improved with organic matter. Allow the vines to run as they will the first year. Post or stake the second or third year, and prune heavily, leaving only 2 or 3 buds on the strongest stem. As the vine grows, keep only the most vigorous sprout to form the main stem. Shallow cultivation and mulching are also beneficial.