A much-loved black dessert grape which is reliable and shows good resistance to mildew. Grape ‘Muscat Bleu’ produces bumper crops of deep purple-skinned fruits with red flesh and a powerful sweet muscat flavour. Perfect for an amateur grower and can be ready to harvest from September.Height: 180cm (71in). Spread: 150cm (59in).
Growing Information
When growing grape vines choose a sunny position in any well drained soil. A south facing position against a wall is ideal. Grape vines require sturdy support for their twining stems. Before planting, prepare a framework of wires stretched horizontally between two sturdy 1.8m (6’) posts or attached to a warm wall. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant grape vines against the wire supports, allowing a distance of 2m (6’) between plants. After planting, reduce the newly planted grape vine back to height of the lowest support wire, and cut back any side shoots to one bud, before tying the main stem in to the supporting wires.
