Challenger Grape

The Challenger grape is likely a Hubert x Black Monukka cross, released from the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station in 1983. Challenger grape vines are incredibly vigorous, producing medium sized, loose clusters of medium sized, tear shaped, orange-red to deep red in color, very meaty and firm with one to two soft, small seeds. Flavor is sweet and delicate - excellent quality. This variety is hardy to about -10 F. Ripens about three weeks before Concord.