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• LaCrescent Grapes Great For Desserts And White Wine

  The LaCrescent Grape Vitis 'LaCrescent' is known for making excellent white wine and is its primary use. However, it is also delicious in desserts. This dark purple grape has high acidity which gives it good structure. It grows in medium sized... Posted Feb 23 2009, 06:41 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fall color, grapes, healthy, ornamental, small fruits, wine

• Edelweiss Grapes, Like The Song, "You'll Be Happy To See Them".

  It's corny I know, but, I had to compare these grapes to the song "Edelweiss" from the old movie "The Sound of Music". The Edelweiss Grapes Vitis 'Edelweiss' are known for their sweet flavor and are often used in dessert... Posted Feb 20 2009, 07:16 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: cold hardy, fruit, grapes, green, sweet flavor, vines

• The Bluebell Grape Has Great Table Quality

  If you want a tasty grape that you can serve fresh for company, the Bluebell Grape 'Vitus Bluebell' is one of the best. The berries are blue-black in color and medium to large in size. The Bluebell resembles a Concord but the skin is more tender... Posted Feb 09 2009, 06:20 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fall color, fence, grapes, hedge, ornamental, small fruit

• Brianna White Grape Grows In Large Clusters

  If you are looking for a delicious white grape the Brianna Grape Vitis 'Brianna' is the one for you. The grapes are actually a greenish gold color when they are ripe and they will grow in large clusters on the vine. They are often used for wine... Posted Feb 08 2009, 04:03 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: desserts, full sun, grapes, small fruits, white

• Mars Grapes Versatile And Fast Growing

  You won't have to fly to Mars to get this delicious and seedless blue grape. The Mars Grape 'Vitis Mars' is an average sized grape that grows in full clusters. It is a vigorous grower and can even grow its first fruits early. It has a good... Posted Feb 08 2009, 08:45 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fall color, fast grower, grapes, healthy, ornamental, small fruits

• Frontenac Grapes Are Perfect For Northern Gardens

  If you are looking for a cold hardy grape for Northern gardens, this Frontenac Grape 'Vitis Frontenac' is an excellent variety for you. It has proven to be hardy down to 30 degrees below zero. This makes it hardy from zone 4 to zone 8. If you... Posted Feb 07 2009, 08:17 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: blue, cost savings, grapes, healthy, large fruit, moist soil, wine

• A Cold Hardy Valiant Vigorous Blue Grape

  The Valiant Grape Vitis 'Valiant' is known for its vigorous growth and its round blue grapes. The up to half inch diameter fruits are great for jams, jellies and juices. They can be eaten fresh but they are a tart grape so be prepared for a little... Posted Feb 06 2009, 06:00 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: blue, cost savings, grapes, healthy, large fruit, moist soil, tart

• Swenson Grapes Are Large Round Red And Delicious

  The Swenson Red Grape Vitis 'Swenson Red' is known for its large round red fruits that are very sweet with their high sugar content. This grape vine will mature from 10 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Grapes require moist, well-drained soil... Posted Feb 05 2009, 05:20 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: desserts, easy care, espalier, grapes, healthy, large fruit, ornamental, red

• Try The Worden Blue-Black Sweet Grapes

  The Worden Grape 'Vitis Worden' is known for its sweetness and its wonderful blue-black color. It grows in large clusters and is hardy from zone 4 to zone 8. It also is mildew resistant. The growth of this grape is very vigorous. It has been used... Posted Feb 04 2009, 06:56 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: blue-black, cost savings, grapes, healthy, large fruit, moist soil, sweet flavor

• Reliance Red Seedless Grapes

  Reliance Seedless Grapes 'Vitis 'Reliance ' is a high quality dessert grape. It is a purple-red, medium sized berry and is one of the best tasting grapes . This grape can be eaten fresh as well as used in desserts, jams, jellies and fruit... Posted Feb 02 2009, 06:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: grapes, healthy, ornamental, small fruits

• Niagara Is Not Just Falls But Seedless Grapes Too!

  The Niagara Grape Vitis labrusca 'Niagara' is white like the foam on the water at Niagara Falls. This is a wine quality grape and being seedless makes it easier to use in jams, jellies, desserts and wines. It has a very sweet flavor that is good... Posted Feb 01 2009, 10:33 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fall color, fast grower, grapes, healthy, ornamental, small fruits

• Petit Ami Grapes Used In Muscat Wine

  The Petit Ami Grape Vitis 'DM-8313-1-CV' (PP17, 773) is a white grape that is known to be used in Muscat wine. These grapes have a light rose petal aroma. The vine is vigorous and puts out nice sized clusters of grapes. They tend to have a good... Posted Jan 31 2009, 12:18 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fall color, grapes, healthy, ornamental, small fruits, wine

• Marquis Grapes Are White And Seedless

  If you are looking for a juicy, flavorful, seedless white grape, the Marquis Grape 'Vitis Marquis' would be a good choice for their excellent flavor. The large berries are tasty eaten fresh as well as in desserts, jams, jellies and fruit salads... Posted Jan 30 2009, 06:13 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fall color, grapes, healthy, ornamental, small fruits, wine

• St. Croix Grapes Are Vigorous And Hardy

  The St. Croix Grape, Vitis 'St. Croix' is a vigorous grower and is hardy down to about 25 degrees below zero. The vines are highly productive with clusters of medium to large sized dark blue berries. It is disease resistant especially to powdery... Posted Jan 29 2009, 06:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: grapes, healthy, ornamental, small fruits

• Yellow Gold Seedless Himrod Grapes

  The Himrod Grape Vitis 'Himrod' is one of the hardiest white seedless grapes around. Its yellow gold color and medium sized seedless fruits are great eaten fresh. If you want high quality, this grape is for you. The plant will mature to 8 to 10... Posted Jan 28 2009, 06:30 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: cost savings, decorative, grapes, seedless, small fruits, vines