Type
seeded, American
Grape variety
Concord Grape
Concord is the classic blue-purple American grape with strong traditional flavor and excellent cold hardiness. It is widely grown for juice, jelly, and home arbors.
Best for
juice, jelly, backyard arbors
About Concord
Concord is the classic American blue grape with slip-skin fruit, seeds, and the strong, unmistakable grapey aroma used for juice and jelly. It is vigorous and hardy, but its flavor is more musky and bold than the milder table grapes common in stores.
Growing Concord Grape
Train it to a sturdy arbor or trellis and prune hard every dormant season, because grapes fruit on new shoots from one-year-old wood. Concord is often cane pruned, and in humid regions you should watch closely for black rot and other fungal diseases while keeping the canopy open for airflow.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all grapes, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.