Photo by VIVC - Vitis International Variety Catalogue
Description
Concord is the classic American juice and jelly grape, introduced by Ephraim Bull in 1843 from a seedling of the native fox grape (Vitis labrusca). It carries medium bunches of large blue-black, slip-skinned berries with the bold, fruity 'grape juice' flavour. It grows on more kinds of soil and in more climates than any other American grape, and it is very winter-hardy, to about −30 °C.
Characteristics
Black (blue-black) American grape; large slip-skin berries; seeded; strong labrusca flavour; medium bunches; vigorous and productive; very cold-hardy; used for juice, jelly, wine and fresh eating
Growing Tips
Concord is easy-going about soil and climate, but don't spray it with sulfur, because it is sulfur-sensitive. In warm regions it often ripens unevenly within the bunch, so in hot climates choose a heat-tolerant alternative. Handle the ripe fruit gently: the skins crack easily and the berries tend to shell off the bunch after picking.