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Grapes ** Mix and Match is acceptable for discounting on all Grapes **

Grapes can be a rewarding addition to the home garden, orchard, or food plot in Wisconsin and throughout the Upper Midwest. The key is choosing varieties suited to our cold winters and relatively short growing season. The varieties we offer have been selected for their cold hardiness, early ripening, and ability to produce quality fruit in northern climates.

With a sunny location, well-drained soil, and proper support, these grapes can provide years of productive harvests. Whether you're looking for sweet table grapes for fresh eating, juice and jelly grapes, or cold-hardy varieties suited for wine making, there are excellent choices available for Upper Midwest growers.

Bluebell

Vitis labrusca × Vitis vinifera | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Dark Blue / Blue-Black

Bluebell is a cold-hardy, reliable grape well suited to Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. It produces attractive dark blue to blue-black fruit with a sweet, Concord-like flavor, making it a good choice for fresh eating, juice, jelly, and homemade wine. An excellent option for northern growers looking for a dependable grape that can handle cold winters and a shorter growing season.

Emberglo

Emberglo (Seedless)

Vitis hybrid | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Rosy Red / Red

EmberGlo is a new, cold-hardy, seedless table grape developed by the University of Minnesota specifically for northern growing conditions. It produces attractive rosy-red fruit with a light, crunchy texture and delicious strawberry-like flavor. Ripening in early September, EmberGlo is an excellent choice for Wisconsin and Upper Midwest gardeners looking for a dependable, high-quality grape for fresh eating. It also offers excellent disease resistance, making it one of the most promising new cold-climate table grapes available.

Frontenac

Vitis hybrid | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Dark Blue / Blue-Black

Frontenac is an exceptionally cold-hardy wine grape developed for northern climates and is well suited to Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. It produces clusters of small, dark blue to blue-black grapes with good acidity and rich fruit character. An excellent choice for home winemakers and growers looking for a dependable grape that can handle cold winters and Wisconsin's shorter growing season.

Itasca

Vitis hybrid | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Green / Golden-Green

Itasca is a cold-hardy white wine grape developed by the University of Minnesota specifically for northern growing conditions. It produces attractive green to golden-green fruit with a mild, fruity character and good balance. Early ripening and excellent winter hardiness make Itasca a strong choice for Wisconsin and Upper Midwest growers looking for a reliable white wine grape.

Lumiglo

Lumiglo (Seedless)

Vitis lhybrid | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Golden-Green

LumiGlo is a new, cold-hardy, seedless table grape developed by the University of Minnesota for northern growing conditions. It produces attractive golden-green fruit with a crisp texture and unique tropical, pineapple-like flavor. Early ripening and excellent winter hardiness make LumiGlo an exciting choice for Wisconsin and Upper Midwest gardeners looking for a high-quality grape for fresh eating.

Marquette

Vitis hybrid | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Dark Blue / Blue-Black

Marquette is a highly cold-hardy red wine grape developed by the University of Minnesota and well suited to Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. It produces attractive dark blue to blue-black fruit with rich berry character and good acidity, making it an excellent choice for red wine production. Early ripening, good disease resistance, and excellent winter hardiness make Marquette a dependable choice for northern growers.

Reliance

Reliance (Seedless)

Vitis hybrid | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Pink / Red

Reliance is a cold-hardy, seedless table grape that has proven itself well suited to Wisconsin and other Upper Midwest growing conditions. It produces attractive pink to red fruit with a sweet, mild flavor and tender skin, making it excellent for fresh eating. Early ripening and good winter hardiness make Reliance a dependable choice for home gardeners looking for quality seedless grapes in northern climates.

Shadowglo

Shadowglo (Seedless)

Vitis hybrid | Zones 4-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Dark Blue / Blue-Black

ShadowGlo is a new, cold-hardy, seedless table grape developed by the University of Minnesota for northern growing conditions. It produces attractive dark blue to black fruit with a crisp texture and mildly tart, refreshing flavor. Ripening in mid-September, ShadowGlo is an excellent choice for Wisconsin and Upper Midwest gardeners looking for a unique, high-quality grape for fresh eating.

Valiant

Vitis hybrid | Zones 3-7 | Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained | Color: Dark Blue / Blue-Black

Valiant is an exceptionally cold-hardy grape that can withstand harsh northern winters, making it an excellent choice for Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. It produces clusters of small, dark blue to blue-black fruit with a tart, Concord-like flavor. While particularly well suited for juice, jelly, and homemade wine, Valiant's extreme hardiness makes it a dependable choice for growers in colder locations.

** Mix and Match is acceptable for discounting on all Grapes **

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