Concord Grape Plant – Classic, Flavorful, and Home-Garden Ready! Bring timeless American flavor to your garden with the Concord Grape Plant (Vitis labrusca) — the iconic grape behind delicious jellies, juices, and wines! Known for its bold, sweet-tart flavor and deep purple skin, Concord grapes are a must-have for any home gardener who loves a fruitful, easy-to-grow vine. Perfect for arbors, fences, and trellises, this vigorous climber offers both ornamental beauty and edible bounty. Variety: Concord Grape (not seedless) Fruit: Medium-sized, deep blue-purple grapes with seeds Flavor: Classic Concord taste — bold, tangy, and sweet Use: Great for fresh eating, juice, jelly, wine, and canning Growth: Hardy, fast-growing vine with broad green leaves Pollination: Self-fertile – one plant produces fruit on its own Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–8 How to Grow Care for Concord Grapes: Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours/day) is essential for ripening fruit Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH Watering: Water regularly during the first year; once established, water during dry spells and when fruiting Spacing: Space plants 6–8 feet apart for airflow and growth Support: Use a trellis, arbor, or fence — Concord grapes need structure to climb Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape and increase yield; grapes fruit on new wood Harvest Time: Mid-to-late summer (typically August to September) Why You'll Love It: Easy to grow and maintain Beautiful climbing foliage for landscaping Delicious fruit year after year Long-lived and cold-hardy