GRAPES

Grape plants (Vitis vinifera) are woody, perennial climbing vines widely cultivated for their fruit, used in making wine, juice, raisins, and as fresh table grapes. They have a robust structure with long, trailing stems that can reach up to 30 meters in the wild but are typically trained on trellises in cultivation for better management. The leaves are large, lobed, heart-shaped, and serrated, ranging from light to dark green. Grape plants produce curling tendrils for support and small, greenish-yellow, self-pollinating flowers that grow in clusters. Their fruit grows in bunches and varies in color, including green, red, purple, black, and golden yellow, with both seeded and seedless varieties. These plants have deep root systems, making them drought-tolerant, and they thrive in warm, temperate climates with well-drained soil and ample sunlight, which are essential for healthy fruit production and disease prevention. Grape plants have been cultivated for thousands of years, prized for their versatility and the wide array of products they provide.