Grape, Catawba

‘Catawba’ is a popular red variety that is exceptionally vigorous. It has a very sweet taste that makes it ideal for juice, wine, or fresh eating. Grape ‘Catawba’ 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. ‘Catawba’ would be a beautiful addition to edible landscape with its bold foliage. It would also offer lovely coverage to a wall or fence, with some fall color and its twisting trunk and branches. 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.

Vigorous and hardy
Tolerates most soils
Fruit holds well after picking

Plant Details +

Botanical	Vitis labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name	Grape 'Catawba'
Height	Varies
Spacing	8-10'
Hardiness	Zones 5-8
Exposure	Full sun
Foliage	Large, green
Fruit	Red
Harvest	Mid to Late 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 in place so the crown (part of the plant where the roots meet the stem) is about 1-2" below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Fertilize when planting. Best grown in deep, loamy, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including average garden soils, but must have good drainage. Best sited in a location sheltered from winter winds (preferably a southern facing slope) and well removed from frost pockets. Self-pollinating. Grapes need a support system, training, regular spraying and regular pruning to maximize fruit production.