Botanical profile

Vitis 'Thompson Seedless'

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

Vitis vinifera ‘Thompson Seedless’, commonly known as ‘Thompson Seedless’ grape, is a classic table grape variety renowned for its seedless green grapes and high productivity. Its vigorous climbing habit, with twining tendrils, is perfectly suited for cultivation on trellises, pergolas, or fences in warm regions. It produces long clusters of pale green to golden grapes, with thin skins and crisp, sweet, and slightly musky flesh, ideal for fresh consumption or drying into raisins. Its bright green deciduous foliage provides dense cover in season and sometimes takes on golden hues in autumn. Sensitive to intense cold, Vitis vinifera ‘Thompson Seedless’ is best suited for mild and sunny climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 7
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
-18 °C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Yellowish green
Fruiting
Long clusters of pale green seedless grapes, very sweet, with crisp flesh and thin skins
Foliage color
Deep 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 green 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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