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Vitis vinifera
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Wine grape; European grape; grape
Family: Vitaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 180 to 200 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=100° (F)    Opt.Max=86° (F)
Opt.Min=64° (F)    Abs.Min=50° (F)
Precipitation: 28 to 33 (in.)
Winter Minimum: 0° (F)
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Sandy or gravelly clay loams
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day and day neutral
Light Intensity: Bright
Comments:
European grapes. Most varieties are not winter hardy in Illinois. Requires very good drainage and high elevation. Long growing season, high summer temperatures, low humidity, and mild winter temperatures. Crown gall disease is a likely problem, especially in areas with mild winters.
Diseases:
Pythium, Phytothora, Sclerotinia, Rhizoctonia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Cephalosporium
Uses:
Food - wine, Food - fruit
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Europe

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