Grape variety and supplier?

[Caithness Gardener]

I wanted a grapevine for the polytunnel last year but was given a lemon tree. This year I REALLY want a grape vine but cannot find any locally.

Where can I get one posted at reasonable cost and what variety is recommended?

Should it be grafted onto rootstock or not?

Red or white?

[SimonCole]

In the UK you don't need a rootstock. In the Americas they do because of some sort of a pest/disease over there. However, you see a few grafted to improve their vigour. This is less necessary because yours are in a polytunnel.

[Sue]

Caithness Gardener
Hi, You could try Reads Nursery, they hold the national collection of grapevines, very large selection and reasonably priced.
their web address is www.readsnursery.co.uk or you can ring 01508 548395 for a catalogue.
best wishes
Sue

[Caithness Gardener]

I found a grape vine at the local garden centre. Dug in and trained up the polytunnel, roots outside.

[SimonCole]

Dare I ask what variety it is?