Release Date: 11/30/2025
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides an overview of bunch grape cultivation in Florida, focusing on the challenges posed by Pierce's disease and the development of resistant varieties. It details the propagation, planting, and maintenance practices necessary for successful grape production, including grafting techniques, trellising, pruning, fertilization, and pest control. The document emphasizes the importance of disease management and proper irrigation to ensure healthy grapevines and optimal yields. It also highlights the specific grape varieties best suited for Florida's climate and soil conditions. Publication date, August 2001.
About this Publication
This document is Fact Sheet HS-17A, a series of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date, August 2001. Revised April 2014, May 2017, and July 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Andersen, P. C. (2017). The Bunch Grape. EDIS, 2017(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-mg105-2001
