9 Tips on How to Grow Concord Grapes

As many people know, Concord grapes are one of the most popular varieties of grapes being grown by home gardeners nowadays. However, not many people know how to grow concord grapes properly. This article will give you the necessary tips and information you'll need to know on how to grow concord grapes successfully.

Tip #1 --Concord grapes thrive in soil rich with nutrients with an acidity level (pH rate) of about 6.0 to 6.5, although they may also live in leaner soil with pH levels ranging from 5.5 to 8.0.

Tip #2 - You need to plant your concord grapes in a spot where there's plenty of sun as they need warm temperatures to ripen.

Tip #3 - Make sure you remove any weeds from the area where you'll plant your grapes. Try putting a compost to further enrich the soil.


Tip #4 - Start erecting the trellis you'll use for your grapes.

Tip #5 - Remember that you need one cane per concord plant to start your vines. Select the most vigorous

Tip #6 - Cut the roots to around 6-8 inches long.

Tip #7 - Create a hole in the ground which is wide enough for the roots to spread out without bending itself. Also the hole should be deep enough to cover the roots entirely. Space each concord plant 6 to 8 feet apart. Make sure that there aren't any air pockets in the soil after you're done burying the roots.

Tip #8 - Make sure to fertilize your plants after two weeks of planting them. Use either a 10-6-4 commercial fertilizer or compost at a rate of 1 pound of fertilizer per plant.

Tip #9 - Place a layer of mulch to your plants. Follow all these tips and watch you concord grapes grow beautifully within your very eyes.