• Green Himrod grapes hanging from a leafy vine
  • Representative grape growing or flowering in a garden
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Grape 'Himrod'

Grape 'Himrod'

Cultivar & Origin

Himrod is a white seedless table grape from the New York breeding program. Its pale green to golden berries ripen relatively early and have a sweet, delicate flavour. It is propagated here by hardwood cuttings. The selection is used primarily for fresh fruit, with surplus bunches suitable for juice or drying.

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Why We Grow It

Grapes put fruit production into vertical space, with crops for fresh eating, drying and preserving. They also invite experimentation with vite maritata, the traditional “married vine” system: a living tree supports the grape instead of a post. Managed hardwoods and accessible fruiting shoots can make a distinctive agroforestry planting.

How the Plant Grows

Grape vines grow rapidly during the growing season, producing long, flexible canes that climb with tendrils. In spring, small green flowers bloom, giving way to clusters of fruit by late summer to early fall. Deciduous in nature, grapevines shed their leaves in autumn, entering dormancy over winter. Proper pruning is essential to encourage sun exposure and airflow, promoting healthier plants and abundant fruit production.

Plant Size

Size at Maturity- Vertical/Climber layer. Can vine up to 15–30 ft, depending on support and pruning.

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Additional Info

Grapes can be eaten fresh, juiced or preserved according to the variety. A dedicated trellis makes pruning and bird protection easier; roots still share water and nutrients with nearby plants.

Himrod

Grapes are among the oldest cultivated fruit crops, with deep roles in food, drink and farming traditions. Their varied fruit types serve fresh eating, drying, juice and wine. Vines propagate readily from cuttings and use vertical space on trellises or agroforestry edges. They adapt to relatively lean, well-drained soils, with sun, pruning and adequate water supporting the crop.
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  • Green Himrod grapes hanging from a leafy vine
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Plant Highlights

  • Water

    Requires consistent watering during establishment and fruiting but becomes drought-tolerant once established.

  • Pollination

    Self-fertile; pollination is wind-assisted or via insects, with some varieties benefiting from proximity to others for increased yield.

  • Soil

    Prefers well-drained loamy soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5, though it is adaptable to a range of soil types.

  • Years to Bear

    Begins producing fruit in 2-3 years after planting

  • Hardiness

    Zone 4, tolerating temperatures as low as -34°C

  • Solar

    Requires full sun part of the day, with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.