GRAPES

Who would have known all the wonderful things that the good Lord has put into those small luscious fruit that we have enjoyed since ancient times? Scientists have identified anthocyanins, catechins, quercetin and resveratrol – all phytonutrients that are strong disease fighting allies. Kids just think they are fun and tasty!

Grapes are self-pollinating, and require deep, slightly acid soils and full sun. Plant vines 8-10 ft. apart on a trellis. Mulch well and water in deeply. Our Grape & Berry Agriform tablets will insure good growth the first year. Bearing begins in 2 years.

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SEEDLESS

Mars Seedless

Another of the Univ. of Arkansas grapes, Mars has a Concord-like flavor. The blue fruit are borne on medium size well-filled clusters, and keep well. Great for fresh eating. The vine is vigorous, bears early in age if allowed, and cold hardy. One of the most resistant grapes to black rot and mildews. Ripens early.

Zones 5-8.

Himrod Seedless
The hardiest and finest quality of the white grapes. Himrod's flavor is excellent with sweet, juicy fruit that dries well for sweet raisins. The vine is vigorous, bearing large loose clusters that ripen early and keep well. Zones 5-8

Princess Seedless

Try Princess to extend your picking time through October. These large white seedless grapes are sweet, and the fruit hold well on the vine and in storage. Good for fresh eating, raisin and wine. Ripens late Sept.-mid Oct., after Himrod. Zones 7-9a

Reliance Seedless

A very sweet pink seedless grape for fresh eating. The medium sized fruit are held in large clusters. So large that one of our customers won a blue ribbon at his county fair! The vigorous vines are exceptionally winter hardy and very productive. Zones 5-9.

Venus Seedless

Venus has large deep purple-to-black seedless grapes borne on large clusters. A fine quality for fresh eating, juice and jellies. The vines are disease resistant and winter hardy. Zones 7-9

Concord Seedless

The old favorite blue-black grape that has been around for generations, but without those pesky seeds. One of the best grapes for making jelly and juice, as well as easiest for the home orchardist to grow. Ripens first part of September.

Zones 5-8

Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant and shall enjoy the fruit. Jeremiah 31:5 (ESV)

SEEDED

Brilliant

Brilliant is a great addition to any garden that may endure heat and drought, and who doesn't? The grapes are large with a whitish bloom over a translucent red colored thin skin. The tender flesh is melting and delicious. Preferred for fresh eating. The large leaves are quite ornamental with a silvery underside. Ripens mid-late July. Zones 5-9a.

Catawba

The Catawba grape dates back to the early 1800's being found along the Catawba River in NC. The red grapes have a crisp flesh that is very sweet, and juicy. Great for fresh eating, juice and a pretty pink wine. The vine is vigorous and productive. Zones 5-8

Concord

The old favorite blue-black grape that has been around for generations. One of the best grape for making jelly and juice, as easiest for the home orchardist to grow. Ripens first part of September.

Zones 5-8

Niagara

Amber colored grape that is very vigorous and productive. The fruit clusters are very compact and delicious to eat fresh, or used for wine. Ripens first part of September. Zones 5-8

THE BACKYARD

BERRY BOOK

The Backyard Berry Book offers practical, hands-on advice to help any gardener (novice or master gardener) to grow and harvest strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, and other small fruit successfully. Small scale farm operators will also find this book helpful. Includes 32 charts,

75+ illustrations, and a seasonal activity calendar.

We highly recommend!

By Stella Otto

$15.95