(Grape)

About 60 species of woody, tendril-climbing vines make up the genus Vitis. These deciduous plants are native primarily to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Long cultivated, grapes are economically important fruits for juice, wine, cooking, and the table. Some are also used as ornamental plants. By far the most commonly grown is Vitis vinifera, the European wine grape.

Long flexible climbing stems with grasping tendrils clamber up and over supports; a few Vitis...

(Grape)

Grown for its tart, delicious fruit, 'Blue Lake' is a heat-tolerant, deciduous, woody vine that produces large clusters of nearly purple-blue grapes from early to midsummer. The result of a cross between a hybrid of 'Concord' and the Florida native Vitis aestivalis, it is best for the home gardener or small grower because of the brief shelf life of its fruits, which should be eaten or processed soon after harvest. The are good fresh or in juices or preserves. This vine has attractive lobed...

(Black Grape, Buffalo Grape)

The grape cultivar ‘Buffalo’ is an early season fruit-bearer. Its grapes are blue-black and seeded but offer a sweet and spicy flavor. They are perfect for table eating or for juice.

Plant grapes in loam or a well-draining, clay based soil that has a neutral to alkaline pH. Full sun will allow for best growth, flowering and subsequent fruiting. Like many grapes, 'Buffalo' should be cane pruned before new spring growth. Pruning allows for controlled and healthy growth and an ample amount of high...

(Purple Grape)

A heritage grape dating to around 1890, this American hybrid produces large purple-black grapes that are considered a size and flavor improvement on the standard ‘Concord’. Hardy, heat-tolerant, deciduous, woody vines bears large clusters of juicy seeded grapes whose sweet flavor lacks a musky aftertaste. Ripening in late summer and early fall, some 3 weeks before those of 'Concord', the fruits are used for cooking, juices and jellies, or the table. They attain their fullest color about ten days...

(Seedless Red Grape)

The grape cultivar ‘Canadice’ bears abundant fruit early in the season. Its grapes are red (though there is much variation in color), seedless, held in nice clusters and make tasty table grapes. It shows good cold hardiness and its grapes ripen well in cool summer climates.

Plant ‘Canadice’ in loam or a well-draining, clay based soil that has a neutral to alkaline pH. Full sun will allow for best growth, flowering and subsequent fruiting. Like many grapes, it should be spur pruned before new...

(White Grape)

The grape cultivar ‘Cayuga White’ bears abundant fruit in the middle of the growing season. Its grapes are light green and considered excellent wine grapes. This cold hardy selection also shows moderate disease resistance.

Plant ‘Cayuga White’ in loam or a well-draining, clay based soil that has a neutral to alkaline pH. Full sun will allow for best growth, flowering and subsequent fruiting. Like many grapes, it should be spur pruned before new spring growth appears. Pruning allows for controlled,...

(Grape)

Prized for its delicious fruit, 'Champanel' is a heat-tolerant, deciduous, woody vine that produces black-purple grapes in summer. The result of an 1893 cross involving the United States native Vitis champini, this American hybrid bears loose clusters of large, thin-skinned, seeded fruits that are great eaten fresh or made into juice or wine. It has attractive lobed leaves of rich green that turn burnished shades of orange and gold in fall. In spring it produces inconspicuous fragrant flowers...

(Daytona Grape, Grape)

Prized for its delicious fruit and for its ability to thrive in the heat and humidity of Florida and other subtropical climates, 'Daytona' is a deciduous woody vine that produces pink or red table grapes in summer. The result of a complex cross involving American and European hybrids, it bears open clusters of delicious, large, seeded fruits. It has attractive lobed rich green leaves that turn burnished shades of orange and gold in fall. Fragrant green flowers precede the fruits in late spring. It...

(Diamond Grape, Moore's Diamond Grape, White Grape)

About 60 species of woody, tendril-climbing vines make up the genus Vitis. These deciduous plants are native primarily to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Long cultivated, grapes are economically important fruits for juice, wine, cooking, and the table. Some are also used as ornamental plants. By far the most commonly grown is Vitis vinifera, the European wine grape.

Long flexible climbing stems with grasping tendrils clamber up and over supports; a few Vitis...

(Seedless Black Grape)

The grape cultivar ‘Glenora’ is a mildly flavored seedless blue table grape. Though a vigorous grower, it is not a heavy fruit producer. Grape clusters often have great size variation of individual grapes. Vines produce very nice orange red fall foliage.

Plant ‘Glenora’ in loam or a well-draining, clay based soil that has a neutral to alkaline pH. Full sun will allow for best growth, flowering and subsequent fruiting. Full sun will allow for best growth, flowering and subsequent fruiting. Like...