Grape Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic popular variety and is the world’s most planted grape ! Conical bunches of small purple-black grapes later in the season can produce a fine red table wine with a slight hint of blackcurrant .
A hardy shrub performing best under glass or in a south-facing sunny spot in the garden ensuring enough time for the fruits to ripen. A self-fertile variety, the grapes are fairly small but the vine has good resistance to disease. Originating from France.
Height of cordon trained vine: 1.8m (6′). Spread of cordon trained vine: 1.5m (5′). Untrained plants may reach up to 8m (26′).
When growing grape vines choose a sunny position in any well drained soil. A south facing position against a wall is ideal. Grape vines require sturdy support for their twining stems. Before planting, prepare a framework of wires stretched horizontally between two sturdy 1.8m (6’) posts or attached to a warm wall. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant grape vines against the wire supports, allowing a distance of 2m (6’) between plants. After planting, reduce the newly planted grape vine back to height of the lowest support wire, and cut back any side shoots to one bud, before tying the main stem in to the supporting wires.
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