Pixie® Riesling Grape Vine
Description
Vigorous dwarf vine with an upright growth habit. Grow compact grape clusters even in containers! This Riesling grape variety originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Sweet white grape is aromatic and is traditionally used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and sparkling white wines. Matures late. Fruits in as little as 12 weeks. Can thrive in northern climates and relatively poor soils. Requires winter protection if grown in a container. Cold-hardy. Ripens in August/September. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | White |
| Fruit Size | Small - Medium |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | August-september |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1 |
| Zone Range | 3 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow grape vines in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
