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When to Plant Grape Vine in Oak Ridge, North Carolina (27310)

Location

Oak Ridge, North Carolina

ZIP Code

27310

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Grape Vine directly outdoors 2 weeks before your last frost date.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Vitis vinifera
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 72-120"
Spread 96"

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

96" apart

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Planting Depth

6" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 21-42 days

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๐Ÿค Good Companions

BasilOreganoHyssopMustard

โš ๏ธ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Grape Vine in Zone 8a

Grape Vine (Vitis vinifera) is a popular garden vegetable. In Oak Ridge, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 6, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Grape Vine grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.