🌿 Grapes Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Grapes (botanical name: Vitis vinifera) are popular fruit vines grown for fresh consumption, juice, raisins, and wine production. They are highly profitable and suitable for home gardens as well as commercial farming.

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Best suited for tropical and subtropical climates with dry weather during fruit maturity.

Temperature: Ideal range 15°C–35°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil with good organic matter. Avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (7–8 hours daily) for proper fruit development.

Planting Distance: 6–10 feet apart depending on training system.

Support System: Requires trellis or arbor support for proper vine growth.

Watering: Regular watering during growth stage. Reduce watering during fruit ripening.

Best Planting Time: January–March.

Fruiting Time: Starts fruiting within 1.5–2 years (grafted plants may fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost and balanced NPK fertilizer before flowering and fruit set.

Pruning: Annual pruning is essential for good yield and fruit size.

Mulching: Helps maintain soil moisture.

Pest & Disease Control: Watch for powdery mildew, aphids, and thrips. Use neem oil or recommended fungicide if required.

Weeding: Keep the base clean for healthy root development.

🍇 Uses of Grapes

Eaten fresh as table fruit

Used for juice and raisins

Used in wine production

Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C

High market demand for fresh and processed products