Lakemont Seedless Grape Vine

Lakemont Seedless is the answer to a question every home grape grower in the North has asked — why can’t I grow something like Thompson Seedless here? Developed at Cornell University and modeled after the famous California Thompson Seedless, Lakemont delivers the same crisp, sweet, seedless white grape experience in a cold hardy package that performs reliably in Zones 5–8 where Thompson simply won’t survive. Sweeter than Thompson and equally beautiful, it ripens in late August on vigorous, self-pollinating vines — a genuine premium seedless table grape for the home garden.

Sweeter Than Thompson — Cold Hardy Where Thompson Can’t Grow

Lakemont’s flavor is its standout quality within the Thompson comparison — it’s actually sweeter than its famous California counterpart, with a crisp, clean, refreshing sweetness that makes it outstanding for fresh eating straight off the vine. The medium-sized, seedless white grapes ripen in clusters in late August and are equally excellent for fresh eating, juice, and raisins — everything Thompson Seedless is celebrated for, in a variety built for northern home gardens.

Cornell University — Cold Hardy Table Grape Breeding

Lakemont’s Cornell University pedigree reflects a deliberate breeding goal: bring premium seedless table grape quality within reach of home growers who can’t rely on California-climate varieties. That institutional breeding commitment to cold hardiness without sacrificing flavor quality is what makes Lakemont so consistently rewarding for growers in Zones 5–8 who want a true premium table grape experience from their own vines.

Why Growers Choose Lakemont Seedless

• Sweeter than Thompson Seedless — the flavor benchmark, exceeded
• Cold hardy in Zones 5–8 — delivers premium table grape quality where Thompson can’t grow
• Crisp, seedless white grapes — outstanding fresh, as juice, and for raisins
• Late August harvest — reliable mid-to-late summer ripening
• Cornell University licensed variety — developed through rigorous cold-climate breeding
• Self-pollinating — productive with just one vine