Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Grapevine in a container
Vitis vinifera
In a container a grapevine is trained as a small standard. It needs a warm, sunny spot and a cool winter period.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pot size | at least 30 cm wide and deep, soil-based compost | [1] |
| Fertilising | in pots high-potassium liquid feed every 2–3 weeks from a month after growth starts; stop when the grapes start to ripen | [1] |
| Winter | needs a cool period: from a heated space outdoors for 4–6 weeks in winter | [1] |
| pH | no exact value in the sources |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.