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Grape Vine Plant - Description
- Potted Grape Vine Plant
- Variety: Vitis Boskoop Glory
- An Almost Seedless Grape
- Vitis Vinifera
- Black Grape
- AKA Blue Grape
- Suited to Mild Climates
- Used in Wine Production
- Pot Size: 1 Litre Pot
- Plant Size: 40cm in Height
- Edible Fruit
- Hardy Plants
Grape Vine Plant - Characteristics
- Habit: Grows as a vine, will require support frame
- Will tolerate temperatures of -10°C
- Fruits: Firm, sweet, juicy fruits produced in August
- Harvest in Autumn
- Mature size: 2 - 3m Spread
Grape Vine Plant - Uses
- Can be eaten on their own
- Or used to make red wine
- Excellent in juices & smoothies
- High source of vitamins & minerals
Grape Vine Plant - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Plant your grape vines as soon as they arrive
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Grape Vines
- Spacing: 2m apart
- Grow in full sun
- Ideally on a south or south east facing wall
- Can be grown inside polytunnels
- Full sun gives sweeter tasting fruits
- Soil type: Free draining, alkaline soils, moderate fertility
- Can be grown in large containers
- Choose a sheltered spot
- Fill planting hole with manure prior to planting
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
- Water plants regularly until plants establish
- In the first 2 years remove any grape bunches before they develop
- This is to allow vines to develop
- In year 3 reduce grape bunches to just 3
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Feed plants in early Spring
- Mulch up around the base of plants in Spring
- Check crop regularly & remove any dying or diseased fruits
- Grapes are ready to harvest when fruits are full of colour, plump & firm
- Grapes will not ripen off the vine
Cutting Back
- Prune in Winter
- Train vine to develop one central stem & several lateral offshoots
- Cut away any dying or diseased branches
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
Standard Delivery on Plant Orders currently taking 6 working days
- Currently Plant orders are taking 6 working days to ship
- If you choose express we will fast track your plant order
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
