ALDEN (NY 13035)

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Alden produces strikingly large, oval, blush red berries that are firm and meaty with a slight Muscat flavor. The fruit quality of Alden is pure vinifera with no foxy flavor. The berries are prone to cracking, but the vines are so productive that a lot of berries still remain after damaged ones are removed. Pruning and cluster thinning are required to prevent over-cropping. Several people report the ability to make a white Muscat wine with Alden, due to its Muscat flavor.

General Information:

Color: Blue, Black

Primary Use: Table,Basket,Dessert

USDA Winter Hardiness: 5a

Harvest Season: Mid Season

Growth Habit: Semi Upright

Vigor: Medium Vigor

Sugg. Distance Between Vines: 6 ft.

Bud Break: mid-season with Concord

Bloom Date: a few (2-3) days later than Concord

Sulfur Injury: None Observed

Disease Susceptibility:

Black Rot: moderately susceptible or sensitive

Downy Mildew: slightly susceptible or susceptible or sensitive

Powdery Mildew: moderately susceptible or sensitive

Botrytis: moderately susceptible or sensitive

Sulfur Sensitivity: NO

Training System:

The training system for this vine is: [Top Wire Cordon],[Cane Pruning]