Swenson Red is a firm, meaty grape with a unique, fruity flavor that many people consider the best-flavored grape they’ve ever had. Hardy to about -30 F when well hardened. Ripening time averages about a month before Concord, or about mid September in. Sugar is fairly high, often 21 Brix. The vines like fertile soil for best vigor and productivity, though they will do well in other soils. It gets downy mildew in bad years. Has seeds.

Somerset Seedless is a seedless grape with small, orange-red berries and good flavor. It’s hardy to about –30F.