Transform your space into a mini vineyard with Pixie grapes – the world’s first compact wine grape variety! Naturally dwarf, Grape Pixie ‘Riesling’ grows just 30-50cm per year, making it ideal for small terraces or balconies. Unlike traditional vines, which can take up to three years to bear fruit, Pixie grapes start producing small bunches in their very first year. Plus, these unique vines continue to flower and produce fruit from summer into autumn, offering an extended harvest season. Perfect for year-round growing in small greenhouses, the Pixie grape thrives with minimal care. Its short stems direct energy into producing flowers instead of tendrils, resulting in multiple small clusters of fruit, each about 10cm in size. ‘Riesling’ is a renowned German white wine grape, celebrated for its sweet, golden yellow berries and its ability to produce wines with delicate, floral aromas. Available in several varieties, Pixie grapes give you the chance to grow your own selection of vintage wines, even if space is limited. Low-maintenance and easy to care for, this dwarf vine is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to try their hand at wine growing. The cordon-trained vine reaches a height of 60cm (2ft) and spreads to around 30cm (1ft), making it an ideal addition to any compact space!
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.
