Water the plants when the weather is dry until they become established. Space the plants as much as 8 feet (2 m.) apart if you plan to grow them on a trellis or as little as 4 feet (1 m.) apart if you are going to stake them with poles. Adjust the soil pH to between 5.0 and 6.0 before planting and try to maintain this pH as long as the grapes remain in the location. They need bright sunlight and good air circulation. It may be a while before you can find these special grape vines available for home gardens, but they aren’t any more difficult to grow than other grape varieties. Some are packaged and shipped for national distribution, but they are very hard to find. They are grown in Bakersfield, California and sold in southern California farmer’s markets. At this time, there is only one company that grows them. Where Do Witch Finger Grapes Come From?ĭeveloped by hybridizers using a University of Arkansas cultivar and a Mediterranean grape, witch finger grapes are a specialty fruit not yet available for home growers. The result is a pleasing snap between the teeth when you bite into them. They have thin skin over light-colored, juicy, sweet flesh. Maroon in color when fully ripe, a cluster of witch finger grapes look like a tightly packed cluster of chili peppers. Grown as a table grape, both their sweet flavor and unusual shape make them appealing to kids as well as adults. You probably won’t find these special grapes in your supermarket, yet, but they are worth waiting for. Read on to find out about this exciting new variety of grape. If you’re looking for a great tasting grape with an unusual appearance, try witch finger grapes.

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