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Black Monukka Grape

Scientific Name: Vitis 'Black Monukka'

Plant type

vine, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 3'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Black Monukka Grape plant details

Black Monukka Grape is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Black Monukka Grape

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Black Monukka Grape

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This large (shade producing) vine has bold leaves, interesting bark and loose clusters of seedless, firm-fleshed table grapes late summer-into-fall; not for frigid winters or hot damp summers. S/M

Gardening facts about Black Monukka Grape plant

How to Grow Black Monukka Grape

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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