Concord Grape

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Massachusetts, USA (1849)

The classic American grape behind grape jelly and juice, bred by Ephraim Bull in 1849 and still the standard cold-hardy grape for home gardens.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 4-8

Pollination

Self-fertile.

Care info

Vigorous, cold-hardy, and disease-resistant — one of the easiest grapes to grow well.

Recommendations

A great first grape vine, especially for juice, jelly, or fresh eating rather than winemaking.

Flavor Profile

Bold, sweet, distinctively "foxy" (musky-grapey) flavor

Quick facts

Skin color

Deep blue-black

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 4-8