SKU: 00840369419781 2 Concord Grape Vines, Bareroot good sized roots!

Key Features

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, deciduous climbing vine that grows by twining tendrils and requires sturdy support such as a trellis, arbor, fence, or pergola.
• Bloom Color: Small clusters of greenish-white flowers appearing in late spring.
• Fragrance: Lightly sweet, pleasant floral fragrance during bloom.
• Fruit Flavor: Intensely sweet, juicy, and aromatic with the classic "Concord grape" flavor and a slip-skin texture. Excellent for fresh eating, juices, and preserves.
• Culinary Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, homemade grape juice, jelly, jam, preserves, pies, desserts, raisins (less common), smoothies, sauces, syrups, and wine.
• Medicinal Uses: Grapes contain antioxidants such as resveratrol, anthocyanins, vitamin C, vitamin K, and other beneficial plant compounds that support cardiovascular health and overall wellness as part of a balanced diet. Leaves are also edible and may be used in recipes such as stuffed grape leaves (dolmas), although younger leaves are generally preferred.
• Possible Toxicity: The fruit and leaves are safe for human consumption. Grapes and raisins are highly toxic to dogs and may cause severe kidney failure even in small amounts. Cats are less commonly affected but should also be prevented from consuming grapes or raisins.
• Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Ripening grapes are highly attractive to birds, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and deer, so netting may be necessary. Good resistance to cold and many common diseases, though vines should still be monitored for black rot, powdery mildew, downy mildew, Japanese beetles, and grape berry moth.
• Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8.
• Sun Preferences: Full sun with 6–8 or more hours of direct sunlight daily for the highest fruit production and sugar content.
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established. Produces the best yields with consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.
• Mature Size: Typically grows 12–20 feet long with a spread of 4–8 feet, depending on pruning and training.

When and How to Prune

• Prune annually during late winter while the vine is fully dormant, before buds begin to swell.
• Grapes produce fruit on new shoots that grow from one-year-old canes, making annual pruning essential.
• Remove up to 80–90% of the previous year's growth each winter to encourage vigorous new fruiting wood.
• Select healthy canes to retain as fruiting canes or renewal spurs, depending on your preferred training system.
• Remove dead, weak, diseased, tangled, or overcrowded growth at any time.
• During summer, lightly trim excessive vine growth if needed to improve sunlight exposure and air circulation around developing fruit.

Planting Instructions (Bareroot into the Ground)

1. Plant bareroot grape vines in late winter or early spring while dormant.
2. Soak the roots in clean water for 2–4 hours before planting.
3. Choose a planting site with fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
4. Install a sturdy trellis, arbor, fence, or other support before planting.
5. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably without bending them.
6. Position the vine so the crown sits at or slightly above the surrounding soil level.
7. Spread the roots evenly and backfill with native soil, gently firming around the roots.
8. Water thoroughly after planting.
9. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch, keeping mulch a few inches away from the base of the vine.
10. Space vines 6–8 feet apart to provide adequate airflow and room for mature growth.

Overwintering Steps

• Concord Grape Vines are exceptionally cold hardy in USDA Zones 4–8 and generally require little winter protection once established.
• Water deeply during dry autumn weather before the ground freezes.
• Apply a 2–4 inch layer of mulch around the root zone after the first hard frost to help insulate the roots and reduce freeze-thaw cycles.
• Remove fallen leaves and old fruit after harvest to reduce overwintering pests and diseases.
• Delay pruning until late winter while the vine remains dormant, avoiding pruning in autumn.
• Inspect and repair trellises or support systems during winter before spring growth begins.
• In colder regions, young vines may benefit from additional mulch around the base during their first one or two winters.

With its vigorous growth, fragrant spring blossoms, and abundant clusters of sweet, flavorful grapes, Concord Grape Vine remains one of the finest choices for home vineyards and backyard gardens. Whether you're harvesting fresh fruit, making homemade jelly or juice, or covering an arbor with lush green foliage, this dependable American classic provides decades of beauty and delicious harvests with minimal care.