{"product_id":"catawba-grape","title":"Catawba Grape Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatawba Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vigorous American bunch grape known for its copper-red to purplish-red fruit and distinctive sweet, rich grape flavor. The juicy, seeded grapes have a traditional slip skin and are especially popular for homemade jelly, juice, preserves, wine, and old-fashioned recipes. They may also be enjoyed fresh when allowed to ripen fully on the vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatawba is a late-season grape that ripens later than Concord. It is self-fertile, so one vine can produce fruit without another grape variety planted nearby. The vigorous vine requires full sun, good air circulation, sturdy support, and annual dormant pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitis labrusca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Catawba’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name: Catawba Grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape type: American bunch grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit color: Copper-red to purplish-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds: Seeded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin: Slip-skin type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor: Sweet, rich, aromatic grape flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest season: Late season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination: Self-fertile; one vine can produce fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA hardiness zones: Approximately Zones 5–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature vine length: Approximately 10 to 20 feet with support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: Approximately 8 to 10 feet apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport: Requires a sturdy trellis, arbor, or fence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest uses: Jelly, juice, preserves, wine, desserts, and fresh eating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit: Vigorous deciduous fruiting vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning: Requires annual dormant pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatawba prefers full sun and deep, well-drained soil. Its fruit is traditionally valued for juice, jelly, blush or rosé-style wine, and sparkling wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatawba produces fruit on shoots that grow from the previous season’s wood. Annual dormant pruning is necessary to renew fruiting wood, control vigorous growth, and keep sunlight and air moving through the vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican bunch grapes are commonly trained on a high-wire cordon or similar trellis system. Depending on the selected training system, the vine may be maintained with short fruiting spurs or fruiting canes. Remove most of the previous year’s excess growth each winter rather than allowing the vine to become a dense, tangled mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatawba is more tolerant of humid Eastern growing conditions than many European grapes, but it is not considered one of the most dependable bunch grapes for Florida.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is not included among the Pierce’s disease-resistant bunch grape cultivars recommended by UF\/IFAS for Florida production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vine may grow and produce in North Florida, but long-term results can be inconsistent because of Pierce’s disease and fungal disease pressure. Catawba is particularly susceptible to black rot and downy mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant it in full sun with excellent air circulation and well-drained soil. Avoid low, damp locations and overhead irrigation. Regular disease monitoring and preventive care may be required during warm, rainy weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers wanting the most dependable grapes for North Florida should consider muscadines or Florida-developed, Pierce’s disease-resistant bunch grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup, Shipping, and Wholesale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for local pickup at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited shipping may be available for select smaller plants. Please contact us before ordering to confirm whether this plant can be shipped and to receive a separate shipping quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale availability may vary. Qualified nurseries and landscape professionals may contact us for current quantities and wholesale pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone: 850-391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"BARE ROOT -5 PLANTS ($16 EA) - PRE-ORDER ONLY IN FALL","offer_id":52716465291547,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/catawba-grape-vine.png?v=1785706058","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/catawba-grape","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}