Articles by Norann Oleson

Somerset Grapes

Somerset Grapes

Somerset grapes are considered the hardiest seedless grape for Northern gardens. The medium-sized fruits grow in compact clusters. Somerset grapes have a sweet, strawberry flavor and firm, crisp texture. Sun Exposure  
Neptune Grapes

Neptune Grapes

Neptune grapes produce some of the largest white grapes available. It is a fairly new variety that produces big, juicy, highly flavorful grapes that resist cracking, even in adverse conditions.  
Canadice Grapes

Canadice Grapes

Canadice grapes are an early season cultivar that typically ripen from mid-August through September. They are hardy up to -20 degrees F. Canadice grapes are easy to grow, keep well  
Joy Grapes

Joy Grapes

Joy grapes tolerate rainy weather better than many varieties and are ready to harvest relatively early, ripening in mid-August. This seedless variety has thin skin, an exceptionally fruity flavor and  
Himrod Grapes

Himrod Grapes

Produces clusters of sweet, juicy, golden grapes that ripen in mid-August. It is known for ripening quickly and for its sweet flavor. Himrod is considered very productive and reliable. Sun Exposure  
Niagara Grapes

Niagara Grapes

Niagara is the leading green grape grown in the U.S. and is often called "White Concord" because of its vigor, productivity and hardiness. The fruit is large, juicy, round to  
Reliance Grapes

Reliance Grapes

Self-pollinating, resistant to most pests and diseases, and easy to grow. It is a vigorous seedless grape variety that produces medium-sized clusters of rosy pink grapes early in the season.  
Scuppernong Grapes

Scuppernong Grapes

Scuppernong is a muscadine grape that grows best in the southeast U.S. and warm areas of the West Coast. It is usually a greenish or bronze color and is similar  
Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes

This is an American wine grape that’s relatively easy for the home gardener to grow. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes produce big clusters of dark red grapes and are considered one of  
Concord Grapes

Concord Grapes

This variety was first bred in Concord, Massachusetts, in the 19th century and is considered America's favorite grape. Concord grapes are easy for the beginning grower because they are heat