Seedless Dark Purple Grape

Black Monukka is a seedless Vitis vinifera grape with large, loose clusters of black berries. UC Davis lists Monukka and Black Kishmish among its synonyms and records table and raisin uses; the exact nursery profile also describes the fruit as suitable for fresh eating and preserving. [UC Davis Foundation Plant Services](https://fps.ucdavis.edu/FGRfamilies.cfm?varietyid=995) and [One Green World](https://onegreenworld.com/product/black-monukka-table-grape/) identify the variety and its fruit. ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny, well-drained location and give the climbing vine a sturdy fence, arbor, or trellis. The nursery lists a 10–12 foot spread on support and USDA zones 6–9. Vitis vinifera is a deciduous vine with green foliage and inconspicuous green flowers. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/vitis-vinifera/) describes the species’ site needs and growth habit. ## Maintenance Prune each winter or spring before growth begins, train shoots along the support, and remove fallen leaves, fruit, and pruning cuttings from around the vine. Birds may feed on ripening grapes; net clusters if protection is needed. [UMN Extension](https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/gardening-in-minnesota/growing-grapes-in-the-home-garden) provides home-garden guidance for trellising, pruning, irrigation, and cleanup.