Vitis (Grape)

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Grapes are one of the oldest species of cultivated fruit on the planet.  There are three basic types of grapes:  European or Old World Grape (Vitis vinifera),  Fox Grape, or native American grapes (Vitis lambrusca), and the Muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia), also an American native.  European grapes are the group most cultivated, but they have been crossed with the other varieites to increase their winter hardiness.   Many of these hybrids have become the varieties primarily used  (such as Concord).  

European varieties require long hot dry summers to produce well, with ample rain in the winter, but not in summer or fall.  Muscadine varieties require hot humid conditions and should not be grown where winter temperatures exceed 10F (-17.7C).  Fox grape types are winter hardy and are usually crossed with one of the other types.

Grapes are best grown on elevated sites where there is excellent air circulation.  They do well in a wide variety of soils, but most often a sandy or gravelly loam is best.  The soil around the roots should be cultivated shallowly to keep down weeds and soil or compost should be piled around the base to prevent the plants from being heaved out of the soil during winter freezes.  They appreciate a  top dressing of compost, peat or leaves each season and should be kept pruned to prevent the growth of weak vines and over production of fruit.  Nitrogen is beneficial.  Trellising is best method of growing, using a fence or arbor.

Harvest when the fruit is completely ripe, cutting the clusters with shears to prevent damage to the vines.  

#AP4404 Aurore

Aurore Hybrid white wine type grape ripening early and yielding a  white-pinkish wine.  Heavy yields and a good dessert grape as well.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP4404           2yr vines   $8.00

#AP4407 Baco Noir

Baco Noir Extremely vigorous wine grape that does very well on heavy soil.  Highly acidic fruit produces a deep red wine.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C).   #AP4407    2yr plant     $8.00

#AP2701 Bronze Muscadine

Bronze Muscadine Muscadine A grape species native to the southern US, purple in color, very sweet with tough skins and seeds.  Good juice grape. Grows not in bunches, but in loose clusters.  Hardy to 10F (-17.7C) #AP2701   2yr plant   $ 8.00

#AP4412 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon Pretty purple grapes produce one of the best known wines with high tannin content and a deep red coloring.  Hardy to 10F (-17.7C). #AP4412      2yr plant     $8.00

#AP848 Canadice

Canadice The perfect red table grape.  Large clusters of sweet fruits ripen up to 2 weeks earlier than Concord.  Seedless.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP848      2 year plant      $ 8.00

#AP2665 Catawba

Catawba Spicy flavored red table grape which also makes a flavorful pink wine.  Seeded.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP2665      2yr plant   $8.00

#AP695 Concord

Concord Blue-black grape that has become the favorite for commercial production for juices and jellies. Fruits are sweet and ripen in late summer.  Seeded.   Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP695     2 year plant     $ 8.00

#AP4400 Edelweiss

Edelweiss Early producing white grape is a great table variety.  Winter hardy.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP4400      2yr  plant   $8.00

#AP4402 Fredonia

Fredonia Blue-black variety with large, early ripening berries.  Great for juice, jellies and eating fresh.  Very vigorous vines.  Seeded.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP4402     2yr plant   $8.00

#AP4410B Gerwurztraminer

Gerwurztraminer Produces small spicy pinkish red grapes that are of exceptional wine quality. Unique in flavor.    Hardy to 10F (-17.7C). #AP4410B       2yr plants, bundle of 25    $220.00

#AP2665 Himrod

Himrod Seedless white grapes - sweet & juicy.  Good table variety.   Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP2665   2yr plant   $ 8.00

#AP4409 Marechal Foch

Marechal Foch Early ripening black grape with small berries makes a fruity light red table wine.  Hardy and productive.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP4409     2yr plant     $8.00

#AP4413 Merlot

Merlot Produces large quantities of quality black fruit.  Makes an excellent wine.  Hardy to 10F (-17.7C). #AP4413     2yr plant    $8.00

#AP4401 Niagara

Niagara Large white grape used primarily for juice and eating fresh, though it also makes a floral white wine.  Good variety for cold areas.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C). #AP4401      2yr plant   $8.00

#AP4403 Reliance

Reliance Seedless red grape produces large clusters of medium sized fruit.  Sweet with a tender skin.  Cold hardy.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C). #AP4403     2yr plant    $8.00

#AP4411 J. Reisling

J. Reisling Late fruiting grape producing an exceptional white wine.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C). #AP4411      2yr plant    $8.00

#AP4405 Seyval Blanc

Seyval Blanc Yellow-white grapes in large clusters produce an excellent white wine.  Medium winter hardiness.   Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP4405      2yr plant   $8.00

#AP4406 Villard Blanc

Villard Blanc Large loose clusters up to 5lb each.  Good table grape and makes a good wine, as well.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C). #AP4406      2yr plant    $8.00

#AP4414 White Muscadine

White Muscadine Muscadine A grape species native to the southern US,  very sweet with tough skins and seeds.  Good juice grape. Grows in loose clusters.   Hardy to 10F (-17.7C). #AP4401   2yr plant   $ 8.00

 

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