Then cover the roots completely with soil.Dig a hole large enough to you can spread the root system out.Trim off any broken or excessively long roots.Plant vines with the lowest bud on the cane just above the soil surface.At planting, remove all canes except the most vigorous one.These vines should also be planted as soon as possible, but because the roots are growing the timing is not as critical.

You should plant the vines as soon as possible. When you receive the plants, keep them in a cool place with the root system moist. If you order from catalogs or online sources your plants will arrive as dormant, bare root plants. When planting bare root vines, soak roots in a bucket of water for 3-4 hours before planting. Grows very well in zone 4 okay in zone 3. Generally known as a wine grape, but good for fresh eating. Yellow-green, juicy berries with a floral aroma. Red berries are large, crisp, fruity, with hints of strawberry. Swenson Red (1977) (joint release with Elmer Swenson) Grows very well in zone 4 does well in zone 3. Yellow-pink berries with apricot and honey aromas.

Can be used to make rose, red and port wines. Very juicy yellow-green berries with floral aroma. Excellent hardiness in zone 4 does very well in zone 3.Įdelweiss (1977) (joint release with Elmer Swenson) Blue berries that look and taste like Concord.

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