Valley Grape (Vitis girdiana)

Family: Vitaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Vitis girdiana is a deciduous Climber growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; The fruit is about 4 - 7mm in diameter and is carried in bunches.; Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked, they impart a pleasant flavour.; Young tendrils - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Canyon bottoms along the sides of streams etc, below 1200 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)