Grape (Vitis belaii)

Family: Vitaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Vitis belaii is a deciduous Climber. It is frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour when fully ripe. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; The fruit is on the small side, but is easy to harvest because it is borne in bunches.; It has a very nice flavour when fully ripe.; Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked, they impart a pleasant flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)