Botanical profile

Vitis 'Suffolk Red Seedless'

Latin name
Vitis 'Suffolk Red Seedless'
Common name
Suffolk Red Seedless Vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae

Vitis 'Suffolk Red Seedless', commonly known as the 'Suffolk Red Seedless' grapevine, is a table grape variety prized for its red, seedless grapes and delicately fruity, sweet flavor. Its vigorous, climbing habit with twining tendrils is perfectly suited for cultivation on a trellis, pergola, or fence in a warm, sunny location. It produces medium clusters of pinkish-red to ruby-red grapes with thin skins and tender, juicy, sweet flesh, excellent for fresh consumption. Harvesting typically takes place in late summer. Its deciduous, bright green foliage provides dense cover during the season and can turn yellow in the fall. Vitis 'Suffolk Red Seedless' attracts pollinating insects and is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking flavor and productivity.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, water regularly during establishment
Fertilization
Compost or balanced fertilizer in spring
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Minimum temperature
-25°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Yellowish green
Fruiting
Sweet and juicy red-pink seedless grapes
Foliage color
Forest green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Voluble and vigorous climbing plant
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
Seedless red grape vine
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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