The ‘Johanniter’ variety originates from Germany and was created in 1968. It was named in honour of the former director of the Freiburg Institute, Dr Johannes Zimmermann. The variety is frost-resistant in our climate zone (down to -24°C). The fruits grow in compact clusters. The bunches are medium-sized and the berries are light in colour. They are suitable both for fresh consumption and for winemaking.

Use: This variety is worth planting in the Polish climate, especially in warmer regions. In colder areas, it may ripen only in select favourable locations.

Ripening: Early October.

Care: At the beginning of November, mound the soil (peat) over the vines, creating a 30 cm high mound to protect the lowest buds. In the first year after planting, grow the vine on a single shoot. Pruning in subsequent years depends on the training system chosen for the vineyard.

Planting: Plant 10–15 cm deeper than it grew in the pot. Smaller plants should be planted in a shallow pit and covered with soil only in autumn, which significantly increases frost resistance.