Black rot, caused by the fungus Guignardia bidwellii, consistently destroys grapes, especially during wet seasons. Although black rot is the most common, other grape diseases such as bitter rot, ripe rot, and anthracnose can also cause fruits to turn …
What grape varieties are recommended for Kentucky gardens?
For fresh consumption and jelly:
Blue – Buffalo, Concord, Jupiter (seedless), Mars (seedless), Steuben, Sunbelt
Red – Catawba, Reliance
White – Marquis (seedless), Neptune (seedless), Niagara
Wine grapes:
Blue – Baco Noir, Chancellor, Chambourcin, Cynthiana/Norton, DeChaunac, Foch, Frontinac
Red – …
I live in Palisade, Colorado, and want to plant some table grapes for home use. Please advise me of the varieties that are best suited for the area.
The following information is from our Grape Growers Guide:
Table Grape Varieties
Successful table grape cultivation in Colorado requires optimum cultural practices; but, with certain considerations, they can be grown with the same management skills as wine grapes. The …
How do you prune an old Concord grapevine to get it to produce grapes?
Concord grapes are one of the most vigorously growing grape varieties and require routine pruning each year to control size and production. Grape pruning requires a detailed description, so refer to these two publications for direction on this job: Basic …