Grow Your Own Delicious Concord Grapes

The Concord Grape Plant, scientifically known as Vitis labrusca, is a fantastic addition to any garden, offering the joy of growing your own sweet, flavorful grapes. This live, rooted starter plant is ready to thrive in USDA zones 5-9. Imagine harvesting your own grapes for juice, jelly, or even homemade wine. You’ll receive one rooted starter plant, carefully taken out of its growing pot and shipped in a protective box to ensure its safe arrival.

This is a vine plant, so it will need support as it grows. The Concord grape is a late-ripening variety, producing medium-sweet, purple/blue grapes. Best of all, this plant is self-pollinating, making it easy to grow even if you only have space for one vine. Plus, you can feel good knowing that it’s grown without any pesticides or non-organic fertilizers.

One of the most popular uses for Concord grapes is in making grape jelly – the quintessential ingredient in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But the possibilities don’t stop there! Concord grapes are also excellent for making full-bodied juice or even your own house wine. And if you’re looking for a healthy treat, studies suggest that grape juice offers many of the same health benefits as red wine, without the alcohol.

Benefits of Growing Concord Grapes:

• Enjoy fresh, homegrown grapes.
• Make your own juice, jelly, or wine.
• Grown without pesticides or non-organic fertilizers.
• Self-pollinating for easy growing.
• Enjoy the health benefits of grapes.

Add a Concord Grape Plant to your garden today and start enjoying the fruits of your labor!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will my Concord grape vine get? Expect your vine to grow several feet long each year, requiring a trellis or other support structure for optimal growth. Pruning is essential to manage its size and encourage fruit production.
2. What kind of soil is best for my Concord grape plant? Concord grapes prefer well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay soils with compost and other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
3. How much sunlight does a Concord grape need? For the best fruit production, your Concord grape plant needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
4. How long until my Concord grape plant produces fruit? While it can vary, expect your Concord grape plant to start producing grapes within 2-3 years after planting.
5. How do I care for my Concord grape plant in the winter? In colder climates, protect the roots of your Concord grape plant with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.