Thompson Seedless Grape

Thompson Seedless Grape

Thompson Seedless grape is one of the most well known seedless grapes around and has long been a very popular table grape as well as the most popular grape used for making raisins. Thompson produces very large and well-filled clusters of delicious golden grapes. Plants are very adaptable and can be grown throughout most of the United States. Thompson seedless grape vines can tolerate heat but also ripen early enough to be grown in cooler regions.

This well known green seedless grape is one of the most popular table grapes. It is also the grape most used for raisins. The fruit is most delicious when allowed to fully ripen and turn more golden than green. Thompson produces large and well-filled clusters. Grows well in hot climates. Good for all uses. Ripens one week before Concord.

Latin Name: Vitis spp.
Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in width on fence, trellis, arbor or other support.
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 10-15 lbs
USDA Zone: 6
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 14-23
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32, 34, 39