Grape Roots - Seedless - Himrod
1 Root
This is a pre-order item and is expected to ship in mid-March for spring planting. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product may ship separately. Can not be shipped to Arizona, California, Idaho, New York, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. No shipping outside the USA.
1,000 Days to Maturity. Vitis labrusca ’Himrod’. Himrod Seedless Grape Roots. Non-GMO, perennial, seedless grape vine. One of the best white seedless grapes for home gardens. This variety is known for its sweet flavor and quick ripening. Produces medium-sized clusters of golden-green grapes with a sweet, mild flavor and crisp texture. Excellent for fresh eating, drying into raisins, or making light juice and wine.
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Growing Himrod Grape Roots
Plant in the spring when the soil is workable. Select a location in full sun with well-draining soil. Amend with organic matter like coconut coir, worm castings, compost, etc., to improve heavy soil textures. Space vines 6-8 feet apart. Provide sturdy trellis or arbor support. Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base to conserve moisture. Prune annually to promote strong fruiting canes.
Himrod Grapes in the Garden
Himrod is one of the most popular white seedless grapes for home gardens. Its dependable crops and sweet, mild flavor make it a favorite for fresh eating and drying. Plant as a border around your garden or landscape. Just beware, grapes are attractive to birds and deer. Using a protective netting or fence can help protect your harvest.
Harvesting Himrod Grapes
Clusters ripen in late summer. Pick when grapes are fully golden-green and sweet. Harvest regularly to enjoy fresh, crisp grapes or dry for homemade raisins.
About Himrod Grapes
Introduced by Cornell University in 1952, Himrod is a classic American seedless grape, valued for its sweet flavor, crisp texture, and reliable productivity.
Himrod is the result from a cross of the Ontario cultivar.
Stories From Our Gardeners
"Himrod grapes are the ones my family eats right off the vine, sweet, seedless, and impossible to resist when they ripen in late summer."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Additional Resources:
- Cornell University Grape Varieties
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder - Vitis ‘Himrod’
- Oregon State University Extension - Growing Table Grapes
Himrod Grape Roots Per Package:
- 1 Root
Himrod Grape Roots are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Vitis labrusca ’Himrod’ |
| Himrod Grape Color: | berries ripen to golden green |
| Himrod Grape Flavor: | sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Zones 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Days to Maturity: | 1,000 |
| Plant Spacing: | 6-8 feet |
| Row Spacing: | 8-10 feet |
| Plant Height: | 4-9 Feet (with support) |
| Growth Habit: | Vigorous climbing vine; requires trellis or arbor. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil conditions as long as good drainage is present. Avoid heavy clay locations or amend the soil with organic matter before planting. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer. 75-90 F. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Plant Width/Spread: | 15-20 Feet |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Pests and Diseases: | Grapes are known to be susceptible to pests like birds, deer, rodents, wasps, and mites. Consider using protective netting or fences to keep larger animals and birds away from your harvest. Common diseases to watch for include crown gall, Botrytis fruit rot, and powdery mildew. Pruning improves airflow and can help prevent common diseases. |
| Appearance & Use: | Golden-green seedless grapes with sweet flavor; perfect for snacking, raisins, juice, or wine |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Beds, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold-hardy; tolerates winter freezes. |
| Harvest Time: | late summer to early fall |
| Easy/Hard: | Easy |
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow. |
| Start Indoors: | No |
| Landscape Use: | Background, on trellis/fence |