{"product_id":"vitis-riparia","title":"Vitis riparia (Fr: vigne des rivages | En: Riverbank grape)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"280\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eRiverbank Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"377\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eVitis riparia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Frost Grape, Wild Grape\u003cbr data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vigne des rivages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"875\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eRiverbank Grape\u003c\/em\u003e is our \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"425\"\u003enative wild grape\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"482\"\u003emust-have for any edible or ecological garden\u003c\/strong\u003e. These grapes are \u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"524\"\u003etart and flavourful\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are best harvested in \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"565\"\u003elate fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially \u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eafter the first frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, when they are sometimes called \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"652\"\u003efrost grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. They're delicious in \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"717\"\u003ejuice, jelly, or straight off the vine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eseeds are soft enough to eat\u003c\/strong\u003e—a rare treat in grapes! You can also \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eharvest the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e to use in cooking, much like store-bought grape leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1174\" class=\"\"\u003eIn the wild, this vine can \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eclimb over 10 metres into trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing large quantities of fruit that are \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003edevoured by birds throughout the winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s also a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003ehost plant for many insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, including several native butterflies and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003estriking Grapevine Beetle (\u003cem data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003ePelidnota punctata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1417\" class=\"\"\u003eRiverbank Grape is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eexcellent for trellises, fences, arbors, or even allowed to climb into trees\u003c\/strong\u003e (where it rarely causes harm). It adds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003evertical interest\u003c\/strong\u003e, supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003ebiodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003efood for people and wildlife alike\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1802\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large, climbing woody vine\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10+ m when supported\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers rich, moist soil but is adaptable\u003cbr data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Riverbanks, wet woods, moist forests\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Food for birds and insects, host plant for butterflies\u003cbr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes – fruits and leaves\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41967698936052,"sku":"VITIRIPAR","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/vitisriparia.jpg?v=1635818808","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/vitis-riparia","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}