Growing Concord Grapes Because Of Their Sweetness

Growing concord grapes is as straightforward as other species. They are perfectly adapted to North America in general assuming that proper cares are in place from land preparation to harvesting period. But first, what are concord grapes in the first place.

Concord grape is a cultivar coming from the species vitis labruska. This grape variety makes perfect table grape and can be used to make wine and plain grape juice. You can recognize the grape with its dark blue or purple skin color. They are sometimes found with lighter colored bloom covering them. The skin can be taken off with ease and this put the grape in the slip-skin category. The grape also has large seeds and is found very aromatic.

A bit of history from Wikipedia:

"The Concord grape was developed in 1849 by Ephraim Wales Bull in Concord, Massachusetts. Bull planted seeds from wild Vitis labrusca and evaluated over 22,000 seedlings before finding what he considered the perfect grape, the original vine of which still grows at his former home. "


Thanks to Mr. Ephraim Wales Bull, its grapes are very well adapted to colder climate of northern America and are particularly resistant to winter frost. It is no chance that this variety is very popular among home growers and professional vineyard too.

How good are concord grapes

When you think of grape flavor, typically you will have the concord type in your taste. Because of its tart, strong flavor, concord grapes are perfect candidates for the making of grape jelly, grape soft drinks, candy and of course grape juice. But mostly these grapes are grown as table grape and fresh fruit drinks and derivatives.

Some wine maker makes wine with them despite its strong foxy flavor. Products from these grapes are more often sweet products but unsweetened versions are made possible if correct fruit ripeness is done. These grapes are ideal for great looking. Their size, shape and taste and are very popular for decorating the perfect dinner table. Again nature is generous providing them with stunning great green, black and red colors.

Some cold but refreshing facts.

Concord grape is cholesterol free and help controlling its level. It also contain as much potassium as in a banana. They are natural vegetable source of calcium. They are full of antioxidants so beneficial for good health. Studies demonstrate protections against breath cancer. They also greatly help regulating the blood pressure and maintain good arteries size and elasticity. And the benefits go on.

Growing the vines.

Concord grapes are responsible as much as ten percent of United State overall grapes production. Not surprisingly if home grape growers find them so popular. Besides they find them not so difficult to grow. Remember because of the good Mr. Bull, this specie is very well adapted for north America's climate and grow very well all over the territory.

This survival vine is very happy to grow in most soil under the usual preparation and care a good vineyard should do for best productivity.

In short, growing concord grapes should be a fabulous experience.