The most common mistake made with grape pruning is not pruning hard enough.
Grapes produce on growth that is a year old, making it important that a pruning schedule is kept to remove older growth and ensure new growth develops. Here are a few of our favorite varieties of Hybrid, American, and European table grapes. Consult your local Independent Garden Center for the best varieties for your particular area and needs Some varieties like cooler temperatures, while others thrive in the heat. These are most often used for winemaking as well as table grapes.Ĭhoose carefully according to your USDA zone. Muscadine ( Vitis rotundifolia) grapes are native to North America and grow well in the humid South (zones 7-9). Depending on the variety, these are used for winemaking and as table grapes.
These are most often used for table grapes, juices, and jellies.Įuropean ( Vitis vinifera) grapes prefer a warm and dry Mediterranean-type climate (zones 7-10) with a longer growing season. There are three basic types of grapes-American, European, and Muscadine, as well as hybrids (like our favorite Zestful grapes) made by combining American and European varieties.Īmerican ( Vitis labrusca) grapes are the most cold-hardy (zones 4-7) and thrive in short-season growing areas such as the Northeast.
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