Large circa 5-6ft Grape Vine - Vitis vinifera 'Cardinal'
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Bring the Mediterranean to your garden with this grape vine. A strong growing, deciduous climbing vine with ornamental toothed leaves, which turn a glorious bright red in the autumn. Dense pale green fragrant flowers in summer are followed by bunches of edible sweet and juicy grapes, ripening ready to harvest in mid-autumn.
Cardinal is a mid-early variety, a hybrid of the well known Flame variety, producing masses of large dark red grapes that have a pearly grey finish, a full, fruity flavour, and few seeds. Recommended. Supplied in approx 3-5 litre containers.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
We always recommend conducting your own research before consuming any plant to understand the various ways different varieties can be prepared and consumed. Be mindful of potential allergies when trying anything new and ensure it is suitable for all who may be consuming it.
Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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This variety of grape is a very adaptable and can be grown in all soil types, doing best in well-drained soil, preferring neutral to acidic soil. Most prolific when positioned in full sun, with a south or west facing aspect. Ideally, this vine would be grown by a wall in a sheltered position. This variety is UK hardy, but early season growth may need to be protected by from frosts using horticultural fleece.
No regular pruning required, just once in mid-summer and once in late winter or early spring. Trimming will keep your specimen looking neat and tidy. Specifically, remove any shoots which have crossed over or congested the plant, as well as damaged and diseased branches. An annual mulch after pruning will supress any competing weeds, hold down moisture and add organic matter to the soil.