Somerset Grape is an early ripening seedless grape that has a delicious taste similar to a red strawberry. Besides growing fairy well for us there has been positive feedback on its hardiness throughout the prairies. This one is worth a try for cold climate growing with short seasons. One of our premier grapes we have growing in our nursery. Grapes ripen around early September and is hardy to -35. Developed by Elmer Swenson.
Growers Note:
Lay down vines on ground in autumn before snowfall. This is a successful and recommended technique for cold climate grape growing to protect vines from extreme cold.
Hardiness Zone: 3
Height at Maturity:
Spread:
Soil Preference: Well drained
Light Exposure: Full sun
Pollination: Self-fertile
Latin Name: Vitis ‘Somerset’