Concord Blue
This grape variety was originally developed from a wild grape seed in Concord, Massachusetts in 1843. Usually this variety will ripen later than other blue varieties by one or two weeks (around late September). Vine growth tends to be very vigorous, hard, and quite productive. This grape variety is susceptible to black rot, has a tough skinned, medium sized fruit which is highly aromatic and flavorful. This is a standard commercially picked grape which is used commonly for table eating, jellies, juicing, and wines.
Flame Red
The flame red variety is a European seedless variety often in loose clusters of crisp, sweet red berries. These clusters are often loose enough that bunch rot is not a common issue. This variety has great flavor which is excellent for fresh eating and raisin. Typical vines will show vigorous and very productive growth needing hot summer days for full production. Usually ripening in late July to early August, flame red varieties are most often sold in grocery stores.
Glenora Black
First introduced from the Geneva Station in 1976, this seedless variety is the first black seedless variety. Glenora blacks will typically be smooth, medium sized, spicy and highly flavored in loose, dense clusters. This variety has the odd trait of being foxy and very much American in character some years and firm, meaty and much like the European Vinifera in other years. These vines are highly vigorous with medium production ripening in late August to early September. This variety is hardy to roughly negative 1o degrees F and grow well in zones 5-8.
Lakemont White
First introduced from the Geneva Station in 1972, this seedless variety is often found in very large, tight clusters of crisp, sweet and juicy, yellowish-green berries with an excellent flavor. This variety is great for fresh eating and raisns with vines that will often be very vigorous and productive in nature which may tend to over bear fruit during production. Typically this variety will ripen in late August to early September and is hardy to roughly negative 10 degrees F.
Suffolk Red
First introduced from the Geneva Station in 1972, this seedless variety is a medium sized grape found in long, loose clusters. Generally, the color of this variety will vary from bright red to grayish pink and needs direct sun to develop a full red color. This variety needs constant moisture and fertility to keep the vine growing steady. Suffolk reds are often susceptible to mildews, however, they are almost disease free. Generally, this variety will ripen mid to late September.
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