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Grapes #926241

Asked March 18, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT

Hello, I am hoping to start a grapevine this year and I would love to have more details on what types are good for eating and what would grow well locally. Thanks for your help!

Baltimore City County Maryland

Expert Response

We have information about cultivating grapes and cultivars to consider growing (it's not an exhaustive list) on our Growing Grapes in a Home Garden web page. Like fruit trees, grape vines require regular, yearly maintenance that includes disease prevention (often a fungicide spray) to minimize problems that can affect the harvest. If wild grape vines grow in natural areas nearby (Maryland is home to several species, some quite common/widespread), they can harbor grape pests and disease spores, so vigilance with preventative measures will be extra important in that situation. Choose a site with plenty of summer sun and good airflow, which has a very sturdy support in place that will last for years without needing to be rebuilt or replaced, as mature grape vines are heavy and need a reliable structure to secure them.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied March 18, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT

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