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Concord grape for a greenhouse

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Posted by steve333 z5 CO Mountains (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 22, 14 at 23:00

Well I have given up growing grapes outside in my climate. Even the extra hardy ones barely survive, grow very slowly, and only give fruit every other year or so. I have a friend who put a grape vine in her greenhouse, and it has done very well. Provides some summer shading and produces lots of fruit. So I'm thinking of doing the same thing next spring.

Question is what variety of grape would be best. I actually love Concords. (When I used to live in upstate NY years ago I would hit the farm stands and gorge myself on Concords once they came into season each fall). But should I put a plain ole concord in the GH, or one of the many variants?

Anyone have any suggestions?

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RE: Concord grape for a greenhouse

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  • Posted by fruitnut z7b-8a,4500ft SW TX (My Page) on
    Wed, Oct 22, 14 at 23:32

The Concord is unique for certain. From what I've heard 2nd hand the seedless Concord isn't really true to type and is low in yield.

My favorites are Flame early July, Summer Royal late July, Princess mid August, and Crimson in October. You'd be about a month later maturity.

Mine are very vigorous if planted in ground. They've done well in 15 gal pots, producing about 15 lbs per plant in the pot.

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