Best Grape Varieties for Atlanta: Muscadines and Bunch Grapes

Atlanta gardeners can grow two types of grapes: muscadines (native, pest-resistant, thick-skinned) and bunch grapes (thin-skinned, eaten fresh).

Recommended Muscadines

• ‘Carlos’ (bronze, self-fertile)
• ‘Fry’ (bronze, female, needs pollinator)
• ‘Triumph’ (black, self-fertile)

Bunch Grapes for North Georgia

• ‘Fredonia’ (blue, Concord-type)
• ‘Delaware’ (red, high quality)
• ‘Niagara’ (white, labrusca flavor)

Where to Buy

Try local nurseries first. If unavailable, contact:

• Johnson Nursery, Ellijay (706-276-3187)
• Lawson Nursery, Ball Ground (770-893-2141)
• Ison Nursery, Griffin (770-599-6970)
• Bottoms Nursery, Concord (770-884-5661)

Note: Some nurseries ship only in winter/early spring; you may need to pick up vines for summer planting.