Vanessa Seedless Red Grape

Vanessa is an early, red, seedless table grape developed in Ontario. Its medium berries are firm and crisp, with a mild, fruity flavor; occasional soft seed remnants may be noticeable. ## Growing Conditions Give the vine full sun and a sturdy trellis. Water regularly during establishment, then adjust irrigation to rainfall and soil conditions. Vanessa is an interspecific hybrid with Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera parentage; its cold tolerance varies with site and winter conditions. [OSU table-grape guide](https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/ec-1639-growing-table-grapes) · [Iowa State cold-climate grape review](https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/08/A-Review-of-Cold-Climate-Grape-Cultivars.pdf) · [UMN home-garden grape guide](https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/gardening-in-minnesota/growing-grapes-home-garden) ## Garden Use Use Vanessa for fresh eating. Extension sources describe medium fruit and clusters, firm-to-crisp texture, mild fruit flavor, good storage potential, and an early harvest in cool-climate trials. Seed traces can vary between berries and growing conditions. ## Maintenance Train the vine to its support and prune annually during dormancy. The pruning method can be adjusted to the vigor of the vine: cane-prune vigorous plants and spur-prune less vigorous growth.