Vitis x ‘Southern Sensation’

‘Southern Sensation’ Seedless table grapes are a collaboration between Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the University of Arkansas and represent a breakthrough in table grape cultivation for the southern U.S. This new variety stands out for its remarkable resistance to Pierce’s disease –a key limiting factor for grape production in warm climates. Pierce’s disease is a bacterial pathogen that stunts grapevine growth and can kill plants.

Exposure: Full Sun

Size: Vigorously growing vine which needs to be trellised and trained

Plant type: Woody perennial

Planting time: Fall/early winter planting recommended for bare-root plants; container grown plants can be planted anytime

Soil type: Tolerates wide range of soil types and pH levels

Suggested uses: Grow on trellises or arbors; prune to retain vigor and productivity. Reliably hardy in USDA Zones 7b and warmer.

Special notes: Vine stocks are available from Double A Vineyards in New York, with limited spring stock atselect local nurseries. 

For further information: ‘Southern Sensation’ Seedless Grape Named Newest Texas Superstar