Bring the classic flavor of Concord grapes to your garden! The Purple Concord Grape (Vitis labrusca) is an easy-to-grow, cold-hardy vine known for its richly flavored, sweet purple grapes and fragrant white flowers.
Perfect for home vineyards, arbors, or trellises, these vines thrive in sunny climates and produce abundant fruit for fresh eating, jellies, and winemaking.

Concord grapes are famous for their deep color, high antioxidant content, and classic grape aroma—a true favorite for home gardeners and vintners alike.

Features

• 🍇 Delicious Fruit: Sweet, aromatic, purple grapes ideal for fresh eating or juice.
• 🌸 White Flowering Vine: Beautiful clusters of white blooms in spring.
• 🌞 Sun-Loving Plant: Thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil.
• 🌿 Cold Hardy: Suitable for USDA Zones 5–9.
• 🪴 Perfect for Trellises: Fast-growing vine for arbors, fences, or garden decoration.
• 🍷 Versatile Use: Excellent for wine, jams, and table grapes.
• 🌱 Non-GMO Seeds: Pure and untreated, ideal for home gardening.

Specifications

• Common Name: Purple Concord Grape
• Scientific Name: Vitis labrusca
• Plant Type: Perennial fruit vine
• Zones: USDA 5–9
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine (up to 15–20 ft)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8
• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
• Temperature Range: 60–85°F (15–29°C)
• Flowers: White, fragrant clusters in spring
• Fruit: Deep purple grapes, medium-sized, sweet and juicy
• Days to Germination: 30–60 days
• Maturity: 3–4 years from seed
• Pollination: Self-fertile
• GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
• Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall
• Uses: Fresh fruit, juice, jam, wine, and ornamental vine

Planting Guide

• Soak Seeds: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
• Cold Stratification: Refrigerate seeds for 30–90 days in moist peat moss.
• Sowing: Plant ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil after stratification.
• Temperature: Keep at 70–80°F for germination.
• Light: Provide full sun once seedlings emerge.
• Transplanting: Move to permanent spot once 6–8 inches tall.
• Spacing: 6–8 feet apart along trellis or fence.
• Watering: Water regularly but avoid soggy soil.
• Support: Train vines on a trellis or wire for best growth.
• Harvest: Pick grapes when deep purple and slightly soft to the touch.

Care Tips

• Prune annually in winter to encourage strong fruiting growth.
• Mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.
• Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring.
• Protect from birds with netting during fruit ripening.
• Provide airflow to prevent mildew in humid areas.