Fruit: Large, blue-to-black seedless berries that grow in medium-to-large, full clusters.
Flavor Profile: Sweet and rich with a distinct blend of American (Vitis labrusca) and muscat notes, plus a slipskin texture (meaning the skin peels away easily from the pulp).
Uses: Best for fresh eating, juices, jellies, and light homemade wines.
Harvest Time: Early in the season, typically ripening from August to early September.
Growing & Care
Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4–9 (best adapted to Zones 5–8).
Sunlight & Soil: Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) and well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
Pollination: Self-fertile (does not need a second plant nearby to produce fruit).
Size: Vigorous vine growing 10 to 15+ feet long; ideal for training along a trellis, fence, or arbor.
Maintenance: Benefits from heavy annual pruning (cutting back about 90% of the previous year's growth during winter dormancy).
*Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.