Zone 4b - Vitis hybrid

Fresh Eating

Swenson Red is a superb dessert grape that forms unique dumbbell-shaped clusters. Known for its thin skin and meaty, non-labrusca flesh, it’s one of the best table grapes available. Developed by Elmer Swenson, this variety ripens after ‘Beta’ and is prized for its sweet, flavorful berries. Swenson Red thrives in northern climates, offering a reliable option for fresh eating in colder regions. Best grown in well-drained soils with a pH of 6–7.

Self-pollinating