Canadice Red Seedless Grape Plant Care

Canadice Red Seedless Grapes

• Canadice red seedless grapes are small, bright red grapes that grow in medium-size clusters. Canadice grapevines grow to 8 to 10 feet in length and are hardy to USDA plant hardiness zone 4.

Growing Season

• Canadice grapes bloom in spring to grow and bear fruit through summer for a fall harvest, then go dormant in winter. The grapevines begin to fruit in their third year and reach full fruiting maturity at four to five years of age.

Location and Sun

• All grapevines require full sun to grow, bloom and bear their fruit, and Canadice grapevines are no different. Plant new grapevines on slopes or in raised beds, where they get full sun, quick drainage and protection from cold or drying winds.

Soil and Nutrition

• Grapes cannot tolerate standing water and do best in soil mixes of quick-draining loam and organic compost with a consistent feeding schedule. Give Canadice grapevines 8 ounces of balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer one week after planting, then feed them every spring thereafter. Increase your feedings by 1/2 lb. of fertilizer each year.

Water

• Grapes cannot produce their fruit without water and should never go completely dry. Give your Canadice grapes 1 to 2 inches of water every week and maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch to keep the soil warm and moist.

Support

• Canadice grapevines require structural support to keep foliage and fruit off the ground and to ensure sun and air exposure. Put a trellis behind the grapevines when you plant them, and tie the main vines to the system as they grow.