USDA Hardiness Zones categorize regions by average winter temperatures, guiding growers to choose plants suited for their climate. Learn More
Top Wire Cordon is arguably the most efficient training system for grapes, especially for procumbent or downward growing cultivators, especially those not prone to late season fruit rots due to shading of the fruiting zone. Summer labor is much less than that required with Vertical Shoot Positioned (VSP) training as shoot positioning and leaf pulling are generally not required. Learn More
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Black Rot
Moderately susceptibleDowny Mildew
Slightly susceptiblePowdery Mildew
Slightly susceptibleBotryitis
Moderately susceptibleSusceptibility Meanings
Highly susceptible: Prone to disease and requires intensive management.
Moderate susceptible: May develop disease but manageable with regular care.
Slightly susceptible: Naturally resistant with minimal risk, needing basic care.
Grape Color
Blue, White, BlackPrimary Use
Table, WineWine Color
WhiteVariety Origin
Elmer SwensonParents
Kay Gray x ES 2-12-14Pseudonym (Tested As)
ES 7-4-76Year Released
N/AHarvest Season
Mid SeasonSulfur Sensitivity
Slightly susceptibleVine Vigor
Medium VigorGrowth Habit
Semi-TrailingSuggested Distance Between Vines
6 ft - 7 ft - 8 ftBud Break
2-3 Days after ConcordPickability
GoodMature Height
15-20 feetBerry Pollination
SelfBerry Color
N/ARoyalty
NoVigor
High VigorHops Beer Style
AleHops Uses
AromaWillow Uses
Biomass
