Grapes

European varieties are classed as having originated from the cultivar Vitis vinifera and have tight skins, wine-like flavors, high heat requirements for ripening, and are the most common grapes grown in California. Use fresh, dried, and for juices or wine. Susceptible to powdery mildew, they require regular dusting or spraying with sulfur or other mildew control. May grow successfully in very warm sites at lower elevations, and require deep, moderately fertile soils and regular pruning for high quality and production. Self-fertile. Zones: 6-11

Vigorous deciduous vine with bold-textured, deep-green foliage. Grown for its medium-size clusters of round red berries of firm, crisp texture. Excellent flavor. Ripens early season. Average Landscape Size: Fast-growing vine to 20 to 25 ft. each year. Zones: 5 – 11, 14 – 22, 24 Watering Needs: Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Perlette is a large grape with white, thin skin. The flesh is firm, crisp, and juicy. It is very similar to Thompson Seedless, but with a wider climate range. An excellent fruit for table use as well as raisins. Cane pruning. Ripens Mid-July. Grows in zones: 5 – 10

Vigorous deciduous vine with bold-textured, deep green foliage. Grown for its large clusters of small to medium seedless, red to reddish-black berries. Sweet dessert fruit. Ripens late midseason. May grow successfully in very warm sites at lower elevations, and require deep, moderately fertile soils and regular pruning for high quality and production. Self-fertile. Zones: 7-11
Average Landscape Size: Fast-growing vine to 20 to 25 ft. each year. Watering Needs: Once established, needs only occasional deep watering.

Color: Blue, Black, Sugg. Distance Between Vines: 6 ft.
New seedless variety! Thomcord is a cross between Thompson Seedless and Concord – sweet, juicy, and plump. Thomcord has a blue-black skin with a mildly sweet flavor from the Thompson seedless parent, blended with a Concord-like taste. USDA Winter Hardiness: 5

Vitis vinifera ‘Thompson Seedless’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 – 9 Watering Needs: Once established, needs only occasional deep watering. Vigorous deciduous vine with bold-textured, deep green foliage. Grown for its large bunches of small, sweet, mild-flavored, green grapes. Good mid-season table grape. Average Landscape Size: Fast-growing vine to 20 to 25 ft. each year.