Concord Grape Vine (Vitis labrusca ‘Concord’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Best fruit production with direct sunlight and good air circulation

Bloom Time:

• Small, fragrant white flowers in late spring
• Grapes ripen in late summer (August to September)

Size:

Height: Vines can grow 10 to 20 feet or more with support
Width: Spread of 6 to 10 feet or more depending on training

Attributes:

• Medium to large, blue-black grapes with slip-skin and sweet-tart flavor
• Excellent for juice, jelly, wine, and fresh eating
• Self-pollinating
• Cold-hardy in USDA Zones 4–8
• Vigorous, woody vine with ornamental foliage
• Long-lived and productive with proper care

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with pH 5.5–7.0
• Space vines 6–8 feet apart; provide trellis or arbor for support
• Water regularly during growing season; avoid waterlogging
• Fertilize in early spring with balanced fertilizer (avoid excess nitrogen)
• Prune in late winter to encourage fruiting and manage size
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Pest Watch:

• Monitor for Japanese beetles, aphids, and fungal diseases like powdery mildew
• Ensure good airflow and avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk
• Birds love the fruit—netting may be needed during ripening