Growing Grapes in the Home Garden

Similar to Concord but 10 to 14 days earlier; does not produce as heavily as Concord. Berries are light red with thick skins

Campbell's Early

Very hardy to low winter temperatures and very productive. Berries are purplish-red with lilac-like bloom. Skin is thick and tough. High sugar content

Catawba

One of the best known and widely planted American grape cultivars. Berries are blue-black with a heavy bloom (waxy coat on the berry). Despite a thick and tough skin, it's excellent for eating, juice, jellies and wine. Some find Concord less desirable than other varieties for eating fresh

Concord

Golden fruit with large loose clusters. Ripens a month earlier than Concord. Excellent for table use

Himrod Seedless

Vigorous growing vines produce amber-colored berries with thick skins. Berries are sweet and juicy, with a typical Concord flavor. Excellent for home gardens. Good for processing

Niagara

Mid-season, red grape with excellent quality. Very productive, seedless, and very hardy. Berry thin for larger berries

Reliance

Vigorous vines produce white seeded berries. Excellent producer for table use

Locations

Chart (above 4500: american and hybrid grapes)

Plants (above 4500: american and hybrid grapes)