The Reliance Grape is a reliable, cold-hardy red seedless variety prized for its sweet, mild flavor and tender texture. This early-ripening grape produces heavy clusters of medium-sized, rosy-pink fruit perfect for fresh eating, snacks, and juice.
Developed by the University of Arkansas, Reliance thrives in USDA Zones 5–8 and tolerates colder winters better than most seedless varieties. Its vigorous growth and high yields make it a top choice for home gardeners across northern and central regions.
Ships as dormant, bare-root plants ready to grow in your garden this spring.
Key Features:
- Sweet, tender red seedless grapes
- Excellent for fresh eating and juice
- Early-ripening and cold-hardy
- Vigorous, productive, and easy-to-grow
- Performs best in Zones 5–8
Planting & Care:
- Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best yields
- Space 6–8 ft apart with 8–10 ft between rows
- Plant in well-drained soil; avoid areas with standing water
- Train to a trellis, arbor, or fence for best growth
- Water regularly during establishment; reduce after vines mature
- Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
- Prune annually in late winter to encourage strong new canes and fruiting wood
- Remove any fruit the first year to allow roots to establish
- Pollination: Self-pollinating; only one variety needed for fruit
Shipping & Delivery Note
This item ships directly from our grower and follows a separate schedule from Seeds ’n Such seed orders. Live plants ship when weather conditions are suitable for your USDA zone. A flat $12 Live Plant Shipping Fee is applied per order containing berry plants.
Estimated shipping windows:
- Zones 9–10: Jan 12–Feb 23
- Zone 8: Feb 2–Mar 2
- Zone 7: Feb 23–Mar 23
- Zones 5–6: Mar 23–Apr 20
- Zones 2–4: Apr 6–May 4
For questions about shipping, tracking, or plant quality, please contact us at service@seedsnsuch.com.