Grapes List

European Table Grapes

Black Monukka Seedless--Large, purplish-black, sweet, crisp. Does not require as much summer heat as Thompson. Fresh or raisins. Early mid-season. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Crimson Seedless--New late season seedless grape, of medium size, firm, very sweet, excellent quality. Cane prune. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Fantasy Seedless--Large, bluish-black, pale green flesh. Sweet, superb quality. Extremely vigorous vine. Midseason. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Flame Seedless-- Medium-sized, light red. Crisp, sweet, excellent flavor. For fresh use or raisins. Needs hot summer. Ripens early, before Thompson Seedless. Vigorous. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Muscat of Alexandria--Large, dull green, egg-shaped. Juicy, distinctive flavor and aroma. Table, wine, raisins. Not suited to hot desert climates. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Perlette Seedless--Pale green berry is crisp and juicy. Larger than Thompson and two weeks earlier. Requires less summer heat than Thompson to ripen. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Ribier--Very large, round, seeded black table grape. Mild flavor. Harvest early mid-season. Productive. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Ruby Seedless--Dark red, sweet, crisp, excellent fresh or for raisins. Ripens after Thompson Seedless. Requires less summer heat than Thompson or Flame. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Thompson Seedless--Most popular grape in Western U.S.. Fresh and raisins. Pale green, very sweet. Thin the clusters for larger berries. Needs plenty of heat. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

American and Hybrid Grapes

Canadice Seedless -- Early ripening red seedless grape derived from Himrod. Extremely winter hardy. First choice seedless grape for cold winter climates. 100hours. Self-fruitful.

Concord--Versatile, long-time favorite American grape. Blue-black berry with rich, distinctive flavor, used for table, juice, jelly and wine. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Golden Muscat--American/European hybrid. Large, egg-shaped berries are pale golden yellow when ripe. European muscat flavor and aroma. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Himrod Seedless--Hybrid of Thompson Seedless and American grape. Highest quality pale green berries. Vine more winter hardy than Interlaken. Early harvest. Self-fruitful.

Interlaken Seedless--Hybrid of Thompson Seedless and American. More cold hardy than Thompson. Less heat to ripen. Pale green berry is sweet, crisp. Early harvest. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Mars Seedless--Blue-black American hybrid grape, resembling a large Concord. Flavor is less foxy than Concord. Keeps long time on vine without breaking down. 100 hours. Self- fruitful.

Suffolk Red Seedless--Russian seedless x American. Hardier than European grapes, less heat to ripen. Largest berries of the hybrids. Early, excellent quality. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Vanessa Seedless--Red berry with soft, immature seeds. Smooth flavor, no aftertaste when fully ripe. Cold hardy, vigorous, heavy producer. Ripens in cool summers. Late mid-season. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Wine Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon--Late season red wine grape, small, black, strongly flavored berry. Vigorous, upright vine. 100 hours. Self- fruitful.

Chardonnay--For white burgundy wines. Small round berry. Best quality where summers are cool. Vigorous vine, Very cold hardy. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Chenin Blanc--Consistent producer, best quality in cool to moderately warm climates. Medium size, oval, juicy, pale green berries. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

French Columbard--Yellow-green, juicy, for fruity white wines. Tolerates hot climate, very productive. 50hours. Self-fruitful.

Gewurtztraminer--From Germany. Small pink to bluish-brown berries. Fruity, spicy, aromatic, moderately sweet white wine. Requires cool summers for best quality. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Merlot--Black berry, used for distinctive red wines. Best quality in cooler regions. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Pinot Noir--Small black berries that yield the famous French Burgundy wines. Requires cool summers, cane pruning. Early harvest. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

White Riesling--Small round berries, green to yellow, delicate flavor, aromatic. Late summer harvest. For distinctive white wines. Vines relatively cold hardy. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.

Zinfandel--For fruity red wines. Medium size, round, juicy, reddish-black berry, early mid-season. Prefers mild winters, cool summer. Heavy bearing. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.