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Description

Reliance Seedless is one of the most reliable and family-friendly red seedless grapes you can grow at home. Deep red, juicy, firm, and bursting with sweet flavor, the generous clusters ripen in August and have earned a devoted following as a fresh-eating grape that genuinely satisfies — for adults and kids alike. Vigorous, disease resistant, late-blooming for natural frost protection, and self-pollinating in Zones 5–8, it’s one of the most consistently rewarding seedless grape varieties for home gardens.

Sweet, Juicy, Deep-Red — Perfect for Fresh Eating

Reliance’s flavor is its signature — deeply sweet, juicy, and firm with the satisfying fresh-grape character that makes it outstanding eaten right off the vine. The medium-sized, seedless berries grow in generous clusters and are perfect for fresh eating, fruit salads, and as a healthy snack that kids consistently love. No seeds means no fuss — just pure, fresh grape enjoyment straight from your own backyard.

Late Blooming — Natural Spring Frost Protection

Reliance blooms late in the season, naturally reducing its exposure to late spring frosts that damage or destroy the blooms of earlier-flowering varieties. For home growers in regions where late frosts are a consistent threat, that late-blooming habit is a genuine practical advantage that translates directly into more reliable annual harvests without any extra effort.

Disease Resistant to Anthracnose and Mildew

Reliance carries resistance to two of the most common grape diseases — anthracnose and mildew — reducing the spray management burden and producing cleaner, healthier fruit with less intervention. For home growers who want fresh grapes without a demanding disease program, that dual resistance is a meaningful practical upgrade.

Why Growers Choose Reliance Seedless
  • Sweet, juicy, deep-red seedless clusters — outstanding for fresh eating and fruit salads
  • A family favorite — sweet, seedless, and kid-friendly
  • Late-blooming — natural protection against late spring frosts
  • Resistant to anthracnose and mildew — cleaner fruit with less disease management
  • Vigorous vines — generous annual harvests once established
  • Self-pollinating — productive with just one vine

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Medium
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 8
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest August
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 6.5
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 4

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 4 - 6' tall.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 6 - 8' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone 6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow grape vines in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

Estimated Delivery Date

The estimated delivery for 43215 is between Week of 4/26 and Week of May 17, depending on the item you select.

Arrives when it's time to plant

Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.

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