Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape – A varietal that needs no introduction. Originating in France but planted widely all over the world, it typically requires a fair bit of heat to properly ripen but in the climates where it thrives it is alchemized into big, bold, red wines.
Latin Name: Vitis vinifera
Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, trellis, or other support.
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Repel birds with flash tape or cover plants with bird netting.
USDA Zone: 7