Grape Pixie™ 'Cabernet Franc'

Create Your Own Mini Vineyard! Introducing Pixie Grapes, the world’s first compact wine grape variety. Naturally dwarf, the Grape Pixie 'Cabernet Franc' grows just 30-50cm (12-20 inches) per year, making it ideal for small spaces like terraces or balconies. Unlike traditional vines that can take up to three years to bear fruit, Pixie Grapes start producing grapes in their very first year! Even better, they continue flowering and fruiting throughout summer and into autumn, providing a prolonged harvest season.Thanks to its extended growing period, this tiny vine is perfect for year-round cultivation in small greenhouses. With shorter stems and a focus on flowering rather than producing tendrils, Pixie Grapes form numerous small clusters of fruit, each around 10cm (4 inches) long. Cabernet Franc, a well-known grape variety since the 18th century, is widely planted worldwide and typically yields pale red wines with a distinctive peppery note. Pixie Grapes come in various varieties, allowing you to craft your own selection of wines, no matter how limited your growing space. With its easy-care nature, Pixie Grapes are an excellent choice for beginners eager to try their hand at growing wine grapes. Vine dimensions:Height (cordon trained): 60cm (2ft)Spread (cordon trained): 30cm (1ft) Perfect for wine enthusiasts and gardening newcomers alike!

Growing Information

When growing grape vines choose a sunny position in any well drained soil. A south facing position against a wall is ideal. Grape vines require sturdy support for their twining stems. Before planting, prepare a framework of wires stretched horizontally between two sturdy 1.8m (6') posts or attached to a warm wall. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant grape vines against the wire supports, allowing a distance of 2m (6') between plants. After planting, reduce the newly planted grape vine back to height of the lowest support wire, and cut back any side shoots to one bud, before tying the main stem in to the supporting wires.