Botanical profile

Vitis 'Beta'

Latin name
Vitis 'Beta'
Common name
'Beta' Vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae

Vitis 'Beta', commonly known as 'Beta' grape, is an extremely hardy grape variety suited for very cold climates, renowned for its exceptional vigor and its ability to produce dark grapes in a short season. Its very vigorous climbing habit, equipped with strong tendrils and robust canes, allows it to quickly cover pergolas, trellises, and fences in full sun, while forming a dense green screen with its deciduous dark green foliage. It produces medium clusters of blue-black grapes with thick skin, containing juicy flesh with a pronounced, sweet, and slightly acidic flavor, with a typical wild grape note. Used for making juice, jellies, and homemade wines, it stands out for its high productivity and remarkable resistance to intense cold. Vitis 'Beta' is a reliable choice for northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, water regularly during establishment
Fertilization
Compost in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates ordinary and slightly clayey soil
Minimum temperature
-45°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subdued yellowish green
Fruiting
Bunches of blue-black grapes, thick skin, juicy flesh, sweet and slightly tart flavor
Foliage color
Deep green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Vigorous twining climber
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
10 ft (3 m)
Growth rate
Fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Black grape vine for processing
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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