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  • Grapes

    Grapes ( Vitis )can be grown for a variety of reasons including fresh eating, making jellies or jams, or for wine making. There are several different species of grapes, so choose one that best fits your needs. Grapes like warmer climates for the most part, however there are a few varieties that are hardy...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-18-2009

  • Want to plant some grapes?

    Prepare the soil for grapes by mixing in well-rotted manure or compost, and make sure the area is weed free. Grapes tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, but it is crucial that they have good drainage. Since grapes need full sunlight and high temperatures to ripen, plant on southern slopes, the south...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-08-2009

  • 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 clusters. It is extremely winter-hardy and has low...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-23-2009

  • 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 wines and white wine making. They are wonderful...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-20-2009

  • 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 and the hardiness is better. This makes a good...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-09-2009

  • 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 making as well as great eaten fresh. The Brianna...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-08-2009

  • 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 resistance to diseases like powdery mildew and black...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-08-2009

  • 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 like wine making, the Frontenac is one of the best...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2009

  • 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 zing as you bite into them. This grape has low...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-06-2009

  • 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 as well as full sun for best fruit production...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-05-2009
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