Concord Seedless Grape
Concord Seedless Grape is a popular variety of grape that is known for its sweet flavor and lack of seeds. It is a hybrid of the Concord grape and a seedless grape variety. Concord Seedless grapes are typically blue or black in color and have a thick, firm skin. They are a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
Concord Seedless Grape Bunches
Concord Seedless grapes are versatile and can be eaten fresh, used to make wine or juice, or preserved into jams and jellies. They are also a popular ingredient in pies, cobblers, and other desserts.
To grow Concord Seedless grapes, you will need a well-drained location in full sun. Grape vines prefer acidic soil, so you may need to amend your soil with peat moss or compost. Plant your grape vines in the spring, spaced 6-8 feet apart.
Water your Concord Seedless grape vines regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize your bushes in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune your grape vines in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches.
Concord Seedless grape vines are typically ready to harvest in late September or early October. To harvest, simply cut the clusters of grapes from the vine with a sharp pair of shears. Ripe Concord Seedless grapes will be a deep blue or black color and slightly soft to the touch.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Concord Seedless grapes:
- Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.
- Space vines 6-8 feet apart.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the vine.
- Harvest in late September or early October.
With proper care, Concord Seedless grape vines will provide you with many years of enjoyment.
Growing Zones: 5-9
| Mature Height: | 5 to 6 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 8 to 10 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Vitis labrusca |
- Full sun
- Fast growing vine;
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
Attributes
- Produces bunches of medium-sized, Blue-black grapes with a full, sweet flavor.
- Yields ripe fruit typically in Mid Season
- Is self-fertile, but planting more than one vine is recommended for the best crop.
- Requires a strong trellis, fence or arbor for support.
- Should be planted 6 ‚¬œ8' apart.
