Processing Fresh Grapes: Freezing Grapes

[@ctire3829]

So many grapes! Looks like you have some good helpers! How long do you think it would take you to do this solo!?

[@backyardal2010]

Sorry, realizing that I never responded. It’d probably take half a day if not a full day to process that many grapes myself.

[@juliarroberts1621]

Awesome video. I am growing the green Thomson Seedless and a few Muscadine varieties in the Caribbean in Antigua. I was wondering what I was going to do with all the Grapes that are currently on 4 plants. Thanks for letting me know that I can freeze them for eating.

[@backyardal2010]

Thanks! Are you able to grow them year-round in your climate? When do you end up harvesting them there?

[@juliarroberts1621]

@@backyardal2010 I have had the vines between 1 and 2 years now. The Muscadines started bearing fruit almost immediately. The Thompson Seedless after 1 year. The Muscadines are on their 3rd crops. So they seem to be Everbearing here. This is the Thompson’s first crop.

[@cherylbfrey5936]

What state are you in? I’m in a northern state, I would love to grow this type of grape-Thompson green….thank you so much!

[@backyardal2010]

We’re in southern Utah, zone 8A. I believe that the Thompson can push it to zone 7 but it’s not as cold hardy as some varieties.

[@cherylbfrey5936]

It looks like we are in zone 5a…may be too cold for this variety. Thanks for your response!

[@backyardal2010]

@@cherylbfrey5936 you could try Morden or Elelweiss. Both are cold hardy green grapes that should be suitable for zone 5. Just be sure to plant them on a south facing hill or wall so that they capture plenty of sunlight.

[@ColorMeRado]

Thank you we were given 15 large bags of grapes wasn't sure what to do with them.

[@Dan-ni7sq]

Use a straw to suck all the air out of the bags.

[@donnacrimmins789]

Thanks. Your girls are beautiful.