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Grape 'Cayuga White Wine'

2-Gallon

Height: 10-15 feet tall (with support). Spread: 6-8 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Vitis 'Cayuga White'

Description:
A cold-hardy, disease-resistant white grape variety prized for its high yields and excellent winemaking potential. 'Cayuga White' produces medium to large clusters of pale green to golden-yellow grapes with a crisp, mildly sweet flavor. It is an early ripening variety, making it ideal for home vineyards, fresh eating, and producing semi-dry to sweet white wines.

Edible Qualities:
Grape 'Cayuga White' is known for its well-balanced sweetness and subtle floral notes. The fruit ripens in late summer and is versatile for winemaking, fresh consumption, and juicing.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Winemaking
- Fresh Eating
- Juicing
- Jams & Jellies

Features & Attributes:
Grape 'Cayuga White' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, turning golden in the fall. In spring, it produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators. Its pale green grapes develop a golden hue as they ripen, offering a long harvesting period in late summer.

This is a deciduous vine with a fast-growing, climbing habit. It benefits from being trained on a trellis, arbor, or fence for optimal fruit production and airflow.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Grape 'Cayuga White' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Trellises & Arbors
- Edible Landscaping
- Home Vineyards

Planting & Growing:
Grape 'Cayuga White' will grow to be about 10-15 feet tall at maturity with support, spreading 6-8 feet. It grows at a fast rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 20 years or more.

This vine thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires consistent watering, particularly during fruit development, and benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and improve airflow. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Late Summer Ripening
- High-Yielding
- Cold Hardy
- Disease Resistant
- Excellent for Winemaking & Fresh Eating