Grapes!

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I’m growing quite an number of different varieties, thought I’d post a few of them here. Things are a bit weedy with the recent heat (I don’t use herbicides), I hope to clean that up this weekend :sweat_smile:

Osceola Muscat, planted in May:

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New York Muscat, planted in May:

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Siegerrebe, planted in May:

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Crimson Pearl, planted in 2021:

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Verona, planted in 2020:

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Petite Pearl, planted 2019:

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Frontenac Noir, planted 2019 (just starting veraison):

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I don’t spray much either, just a bit of bordo copper spray early in the season. The Frontenac has a bit of damage (black rot?) from the early season, but the newer leaves seem fine.

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I’ve got a few more in another field which has a heavier clay percentage. I think its why they’re a fair bit behind the others I’ve planted this year.

Kay Gray:

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Swenson White:

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Prairie Star:

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Lon Rombough’s assessment of NY Muscat prompted me to try it. I am absolutely new to growing & using grapes. Since my back yard is already full of apples, plums & berries/currants, I prevailed upon some folks with room out of town to try 3 types of grapes. They added a fourth, so we will learn and try together.

How has NY Muscat & Frontenac done for you? made any wine from them? I am considering trying Frontenac next year, now that rooting grape cuttings has taught me how easy that can be.

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