Growing Grapes - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners
WEBVarieties and Strategies for New England. Grapes grown in the eastern United States generally are of the species Labrusca. These vines are hardier and require shorter ripening periods than the other two common species of grapes. The most prominent of the eastern grapes is the ‘Concord.’
Fruitless wild grapevines - Extension
WEBMay 14, 2018 · The most common “wild” grapes in New England are Vitis labrusca (fox grape) or Vitis riparia (riverbank grape, or frost grape) – both of which are what is called dioecious, which means that they have separate male and female plants.
Growing Grapes in New Hampshire [fact sheet] - Extension
WEBThe ideal vineyard site provides full sunlight, protection from prevailing winds and freedom from late spring frosts. Plant grapes on a southern slope for best results. Grapes will grow in a wide range of soils but do best in a deep, well-drained sandy loam with a …
Cold-Hardy Grapes — Vermont Grape & Wine Council
WEBLaCrescent is one of the best of the new white grapes from the University of Minnesota. It thrives in VT producing wine with intense and delicious apricot flavor, good body and balanced acidity. Riesling is a noble grape from alpine regions of Europe that adapts well to the Vermont climate.
Harvesting the Wild Grape | The Outside Story
WEBSep 13, 2013 · Perhaps the Sonoma Valley of the 21st century will be right here in New England! Whether your interest is in wine and grape leaves, or you simply want to partake of the bounty of the forest, would-be grape foragers …
How to Plant Concord Grapes - New England
WEBApr 8, 2021 · Here’s a quick guide on when and how to plant Concord grapes, as well as how to care for them. Plus, we’ll tell you how to build your own grape trellis, too! Concord grapes can grow in a wide variety of New England …
Vitis labrusca - Wikipedia
WEBVitis labrusca, the fox grape, is a species of grapevines belonging to the Vitis genus in the flowering plant family Vitaceae. The vines are native to eastern North America and are the source of many grape cultivars, including Catawba, Concord, Delaware, Isabella, Niagara, and many hybrid grape varieties such as Agawam, Alexander and Onaka.
Welcome to New England Wine Grape Growers' Resource Center
WEBWelcome to New England Wine Grape Growers' Resource Center. The Wine Industry is a rapidly expanding agricultural community in New England. As of 2021, there are approximately 120 vineyards and associated artisan wineries located all around New England with more in the planning stages.
Growing grapes in New England? A tale of a grape - Aaronap …
WEBApr 11, 2014 · It’s tough being a grapevine in New England. However, there are locations in New England that offer a welcoming home for grapes. Along our coastlines, the ocean moderates both the cold winter and warm summer temperatures. Even so, there are limits.
Edible and Landscape-worthy Native Plants of New England
WEBSep 15, 2013 · Hickories are important “mast” trees, large trees that provide edible nuts and many other resources for people and wildlife. Of New England’s native hickories, Shagbark (Carya ovata) produces the largest and tastiest nuts, …