VeePie Grapes

VeePie Parentage unknown. Bred at Vineland, Ontario, Canada. This blue-black grape is unusual in that it's high acidity makes it too tart for fresh eating. Instead, it is recommended specifically for use in grape pie. D.C. Paschke of North East, PA.worked with and tested every grape available in his 80 year career (he lived to 101 1/2) and this was his favorite for making grape pies. He raved about it enough that Vineland decided to name and reliease it.

VeePie has long, well-filled clusters on a vigorous, productive vine. Hardiness is unknown, though it has withstood -15 F with no damage. The jury is still out on the best pruning method, but pruning it to canes is a good basic starting point. After the vines are mature, try pruning it to spurs on cordons. Since it is used while tart, it can be picked as soon as it colors. Left to hang until the very end of the season, the acid declines to where it can be eaten fresh. Ripe about three weeks before Concord.