Grapes
Black Monukka Seedless
Large, purplish-black, sweet, crisp. Does not require as much summer heat as Thompson. Fresh or raisins. Early mid-season. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Crimson Seedless
New late season seedless grape, ripens early October in Fresno, Calif. Medium size, firm, very sweet, excellent quality. Cane prune. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Fantasy Seedless
Large, bluish-black, pale green flesh. Sweet, superb quality. Extremely vigorous vine. Midseason (early August in Fresno, Calif.). Derived from Emperor, Black Rose, Red Malaga, Muscat. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Flame Seedless
Medium-sized, light red. Crisp, sweet, excellent flavor. For fresh use or raisins. Needs hot summer. Ripe early, before Thompson. Vigorous. 100 hours.Self-fruitful.
Muscat Of Alexandria
Large, dull green, egg-shaped. Juicy, distinctive flavor and aroma. Table, wine, raisins. Not suited to hot desert climates. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Perlette Seedless
Pale green berry is crisp and juicy. Larger than Thompson and two weeks earlier. Requires less summer heat than Thompson to ripen. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Ribier
Very large, round, seeded black table grape. Mild flavor. Harvest early mid-season. Productive. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Ruby Seedless
Dark red, sweet, crisp, excellent fresh or for raisins. Ripens after Thompson Seedless. Requires less summer heat than Thompson or Flame. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Thompson Seedless
Most popular grape in Calif. & Ariz. Fresh & raisins. Pale green, very sweet. Thin the clusters for larger berries. Needs plenty of heat. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
American & Hybrid Grapes
Canadice Seedless
Early ripening red seedless grape derived from Himrod. Extremely winter hardy. First choice seedless grape for cold winter climates. 100hours. Self-fruitful.
Concord
Versatile, long-time favorite American grape. Blue-black berry with rich, distinctive flavor, used for table, juice, jelly and wine. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Golden Muscat
American/European hybrid. Large, egg-shaped berries are pale golden yellow when ripe. European muscat flavor and aroma. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Himrod Seedless
Hybrid of Thompson Seedless and American grape. Highest quality pale green berries. Vine more winter hardy than Interlaken. Early harvest. Self-fruitful.
Interlaken Seedless
Hybrid of Thompson Seedless & American. More cold hardy than Thompson. Less heat to ripen. Pale green berry is sweet, crisp. Early harvest. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Mars Seedless
Blue-black American hybrid grape, resembling a large Concord. Flavor is less foxy than Concord. Keeps long time on vine without breaking down. 100 hours. Self- fruitful.
Suffolk Red Seedless
Russian seedless x American. Hardier than European grapes, less heat to ripen. Largest berries of the hybrids. Early, excellent quality. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Vanessa Seedless
Red berry with soft, immature seeds. Smooth flavor, no aftertaste when fully ripe. A farmer's market favorite. Cold hardy, vigorous, heavy producer. Ripens in cool summers. Late mid-season. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Wine Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Late season red wine grape, small, black, strongly flavored berry. Vigorous, upright vine. 100 hours. Self- fruitful.
Chardonnay
For white burgundy wines. Small round berry. Best quality where summers are cool. Vigorous vine, Very cold hardy. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Chenin Blanc
Consistent producer, best quality in cool to moderately warm climates. Medium size, oval, juicy, pale green berries. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
French Columbard
Yellow-green, juicy, for fruity white wines. Tolerates hot climate, very productive. 50hours. Self-fruitful.
Gewurtztraminer
From Germany. Small pink to bluish-brown berries. Fruity, spicy, aromatic, moderately sweet white wine. Requires cool summers for best quality. Cane prune. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Merlot
Black berry, used for distinctive red wines. Best quality in cooler regions. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Pinot Noir
Small black berries that yield the famous French Burgundy wines. Requires cool summers, cane pruning. Early harvest. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
White Riesling
Small round berries, green to yellow, delicate flavor, aromatic. Late summer harvest. For distinctive white wines. Vines relatively cold hardy. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Zinfandel
For fruity red wines. Medium size, round, juicy, reddish-black berry, early mid-season. Prefers mild winters, cool summer. Heavy bearing. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
