Every year, just when we think the harvest has ended, we get a call about a major harvest. This time, it was for grapes. A new homeowner discovered that the entire back fence of her yard is covered in grape vines. After giving tons away to her neighbors and picking more than she could eat by herself, she heard about City Fruit.
Two volunteers picked over 100 pounds of grapes from this Seattle back yard!
People in Seattle tend to think we don’t have the climate for grapes, but it’s clear we do. I planted Canadice grapes in my yard two years ago and am looking forward to getting grapes next year. Variety is important–it’s best to choose varieties that ripen early. That’s your best chance for a harvest in Seattle. Ask at your favorite nursery or fruit tree specialist store for recommendations.
