Botanical profile

Vitis 'Tango'

Latin name
Vitis 'Tango'
Common name
'Tango' vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae

Vitis 'Tango', commonly known as 'Tango' grape, is a hardy table grape variety prized for its flavorful red grapes and good adaptation to northern climates. Its vigorous climbing habit, with twining tendrils, allows it to be grown on trellises, pergolas, or fences in both the garden and vegetable patch. It produces medium-sized clusters of dark red grapes with firm skin and juicy, sweet, and slightly tart flesh, perfect for fresh consumption. Harvesting typically takes place in late summer or early autumn. Its deciduous bright green foliage provides dense cover during the growing season and can turn yellow in the fall. Vitis 'Tango' attracts pollinating insects and is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking productivity and hardiness.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, water regularly during establishment
Fertilization
Compost in spring, light annual application
Soil type
Well-drained, fertile, tolerates slightly sandy
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Yellowish green
Fruiting
Bunches of dark red grapes, sweet and slightly tart
Foliage color
Frank 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
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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