{"title":"Zone 4 Grape Vines","description":"\u003cp class=\"mft-zone-btn\" style=\"margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\" title=\"Our zones follow the MFTC Modified Zone Hardiness Scale. Comparing them to USDA averages will give you a discrepancy, so look up where these trees will be planted.\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:4px;background:#3e6b33;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3\"\u003eMFTC Zones, Not USDA Averages: Look Up Your Address →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo grapes rated hardy through all of zone 4, down to -30°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"mft-more\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMore About Zone 4 Grapes\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy through all of zone 4: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/concord-grape-bundle-of-3\"\u003eConcord\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swenson-red-grape-bundle-of-2\"\u003eSwenson Red\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one of these is self-fertile, so one plant will fruit. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/grape-pollination-chart\"\u003egrape pollination chart\u003c\/a\u003e shows which ones bloom together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor jam and jelly: Concord and Swenson Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther zones: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-3-grape-vines\"\u003eZone 3 Grapes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zone-4-fruit-trees\"\u003eEverything for Zone 4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions We Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does zone 4 mean on your scale?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our MFTC scale, zone 4 means the coldest night you should plan for (the 1-in-30-year low) falls between -30°F and -20°F. Zone 4a runs -30°F to -25°F and zone 4b runs -25°F to -20°F. That is colder than a USDA zone 4, which is built on the average yearly low, so run your address through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e instead of going off a USDA map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need two grape vines?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every grape on this page is self-fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"concord-grape-bundle-of-3","title":"Concord Grape (Bundle of 2) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concord Grape is a grape vine rated hardy to zone 4 in our ratings (winters to -30°F), and self-fertile, so one plant can crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 4, colder half included (winters to -30°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 700 hours (500 to 1,250). Published figures disagree, so treat this as a middle estimate. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#concord-grape-bundle-of-3\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), late spring to early summer here. Concord has perfect flowers and sets fruit on its own, so one variety is enough. Grapes bloom in June, well after tree fruit. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/grape-pollination-chart\"\u003eGrape Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJams and jellies (10\/10), juice and sweet cider (10\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10), pies and baking (7\/10), sauce and butter (7\/10), fresh eating (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deer favorite. Fence it or cage it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eConcord is a robust and aromatic blue-black grape whose ancestors were wild native species growing in the rugged New England soil of the mid-1800s. Since then, it’s gone on to become one of the most popular grapes grown in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBold Flavor, Best for Processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eConcord grapes make full-bodied juice and a great house wine, and are also excellent for jams and jellies. They’ve got a classic flavor, but they’re very acidic when eaten fresh—and yes, they do have seeds. In our opinion, Concord is better for processing than fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCold Hardiness \u0026amp; Zone Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eConcord is hardy to around -30°F, but not much more than that. They’re just barely on the edge of survival here in Missoula. If you plant them in a spot where the wind runs or frost settles just a little deeper—like parts of Orchard Homes or Frenchtown—they likely won’t make it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf you’re in Zone 3, we recommend planting \u003ca href=\"\/products\/valiant-grape\"\u003eValiant\u003c\/a\u003e, Somerset, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluebell-grape-bundle-of-2\"\u003eBluebell\u003c\/a\u003e instead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSomerset: Best for fresh eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eValiant: The hardiest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBluebell: Closest in flavor and look to Concord, but much more cold-tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePlant Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThese are vines going on their second year with an established root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Concord Grape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Concord Grape need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Concord Grape is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Concord has perfect flowers and sets fruit on its own, so one variety is enough. Grapes bloom in June, well after tree fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Concord Grape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Concord Grape hardy to zone 4, which means winters down to about -30°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Concord Grape need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 700 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 500 and 1,250. Published figures for it disagree, so treat that as a middle estimate. Concord needs about as much chill as wine grapes do. Montana winters still cover it easily; cold, not chill, is its limit here. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#concord-grape-bundle-of-3\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Concord Grape good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Concord Grape are jams and jellies (10\/10), juice and sweet cider (10\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10), pies and baking (7\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Concord Grape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deer love it. Protect Concord Grape with a fence or a cage, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Concord Grape ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472435122242,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/concord-grape-on-vine.webp?v=1789019810"},{"product_id":"swenson-red-grape-bundle-of-2","title":"Swenson Red Grape (Bundle of 2) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swenson Red Grape is a grape vine rated hardy to zone 4 in our ratings (winters to -30°F), self-fertile, so one plant can crop, and it ripens about Sep 23 to Oct 7 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 4, colder half included (winters to -30°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 500 hours (350 to 750). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#swenson-red-grape-bundle-of-2\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), late spring to early summer here. Swenson Red has perfect flowers and sets fruit on its own, so one variety is enough. Grapes bloom in June, well after tree fruit. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/grape-pollination-chart\"\u003eGrape Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Sep 23 to Oct 7 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (8\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA deer favorite. Fence it or cage it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSwenson Red is a favorite among many cold-climate growers. It was the first introduction by the famed cold-hardy grape breeder Elmer Swenson, and it’s been a standout ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis grape is firm, juicy, and strawberry-sweet, and is hardy to Zone 4. It’s excellent for fresh eating, but also shines in jelly and juice. While the name might suggest a red wine, its wine isn’t technically red—it’s closer to a rosé, and when fermented without the skin, it actually produces a crisp white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTough but Flexible in Harsh Winters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIf you regularly experience winter temps below -30°F, it's been our experience—and that of many others planting Swenson Red (as well as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/marquette-grape-bundle-of-2\"\u003eMarquette\u003c\/a\u003e and others)—that the tops may die back the first few winters, but the vines will consistently come back from the base in the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThat’s no problem at all—these are rooted cuttings, not grafts, so the roots are true to Swenson Red. What grows back will still be Swenson Red grapes. It might set the vine back a little at first, but after a couple of seasons, it’ll usually be strong enough to handle deeper frosts without dying back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eStrong Starts with Deep Roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThese vines are from rooted cuttings and come with a nice, robust root system, ready to thrive in your cold-climate vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003eAbout the photo: this isn’t Swenson Red itself. Photos of Swenson Red are either under copyright or simply unavailable, so we picked the open-source image that looks closest to the fruit. Photo: “Crimson seedless on the vine” by Bob Nichols, USDA ARS, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Crimson_seedless_on_the_vine.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, public domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Swenson Red Grape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Swenson Red Grape need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Swenson Red Grape is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Swenson Red has perfect flowers and sets fruit on its own, so one variety is enough. Grapes bloom in June, well after tree fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Swenson Red Grape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Swenson Red Grape hardy to zone 4, which means winters down to about -30°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Swenson Red Grape need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 500 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 350 and 750. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#swenson-red-grape-bundle-of-2\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Swenson Red Grape ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Sep 23 to Oct 7 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Swenson Red Grape good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Swenson Red Grape are fresh eating (8\/10), jams and jellies (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Swenson Red Grape?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, deer love it. Protect Swenson Red Grape with a fence or a cage, especially while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Swenson Red Grape ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472441217090,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/red-grape-cluster-on-vine.jpg?v=1791616052"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/collections\/concord-grape-on-vine_a2066106-c8db-4a86-a147-2eb3ec0d230a.webp?v=1792782854","url":"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/collections\/zone-4-grape-vines.oembed","provider":"Montana Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}