Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vine
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Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vine (Vitis labrusca 'Reliance') is a vigorous and productive grape vine that produces medium-sized, pinkish-red fruit on large, well-filled clusters. It is a seedless variety with a mild, fruity flavor and a high sugar content. Reliance grapes are great for eating fresh, juicing, or making jams and jellies. The vines are also resistant to anthracnose and mildew.
Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vines can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5A through 8B. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. The vines can be planted in the spring or fall, and they will typically begin to produce fruit in 3-5 years.
To plant a Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vine, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter. Place the vine in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping it down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the vine thoroughly.
Once the vine is planted, water it regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize the vine in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Mulch around the base of the vine to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vines require very little pruning. However, you may want to prune the vine in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and to maintain the desired shape.
To harvest Reliance Red Seedless grapes, simply cut the bunches from the vine with pruning shears or heavy scissors. The grapes are ripe when they are a deep pinkish-red color and have a sweet flavor.
Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vines are a great addition to any garden or landscape. They are low-maintenance and produce delicious fruit. With proper care, your Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vine will thrive for many years to come.
Here are some additional tips for growing Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vines:
- Space the vines 6-8 feet apart.
- Plant the vines at a depth of 12-18 inches.
- Water the vines deeply once a week, more often during hot, dry weather.
- Fertilize the vines in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the vines with compost or other organic matter.
- Protect the vines from winter damage by wrapping them in burlap or other protective material.
With proper care, Reliance Red Seedless Grape Vines will produce a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-8
| Mature Height: | 40-60 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Vitis rotundifolia 'Carlos' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | September - October |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
