Quick facts
| Arabic name | العنب |
|---|---|
| English name | Grape (Enab) |
| Scientific name | Vitis vinifera |
| Family | Grape family (Vitaceae) |
| Plant type | Deciduous woody vine |
| Height | Climbs several meters on frames |
| Water use | Medium |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
January to February
During rest in late winter Harvest time
June to September
Depends on the variety and regionJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A climbing vine with tendrils, big lobed leaves, and bunches of green, red or black berries.
Where it grows
Grown in Taif (Makkah Region), Tabuk, Hail and Al-Jouf.
Soil
Good drainage. Handles poor and limy soil.
Water and irrigation
Medium, with regular water in the growing season.
Climate and light
Hot dry summer, cold winter and full sun.
Propagation
From woody cuttings and grafting.
Benefits and uses
- Fruit eaten fresh or as raisins
- Leaves are used in cooking (stuffed vine leaves)
- Shade on frames
Drawbacks
- Needs yearly pruning and a frame
- Fungal diseases like powdery mildew
- Fruits attract birds and wasps
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Vitis vinifera
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Vitis vinifera
- Wikipedia: Grape
- FAO Crop Calendar - Food and Agriculture Organization
- Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA)
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)