Grapes

Use our zone-based planting guide to know when to plant grapes.

Plant name Zone Start seeds indoors (spring/fall) Start seeds outdoors (spring/fall) Plant seedlings/transplants outdoors (spring/fall) Plant spacing # plants per person
Grapes 3a Not recommended Not recommended April 15-May 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 3b Not recommended Not recommended April 15-May 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 4a Not recommended Not recommended April 15-May 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 4b Not recommended Not recommended April 15-May 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 5a Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 5b Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 6a Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 6b Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 7a Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 7b Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 8a Not recommended Not recommended Feb. 15-March 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 8b Not recommended Not recommended Feb. 15-March 1 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 9a Not recommended Not recommended Jan. 15-30 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 9b Not recommended Not recommended Jan. 15-30 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 10a Not recommended Not recommended Jan. 1-15 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 10b Not recommended Not recommended Jan. 1-15 6-9 feet (depending on variety) 1-2 for the household
Grapes 11a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Grapes 11b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended

* Start from bare-root/crowns as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. There are many varieties; consult your Extension office for types that will grow well in your area.