Can Concord Grapes Vines be Transplanted in the Fall?

Warning

• Transplanting the Concord grape vine in the fall does not allow the vine to develop a stable root system before the winter months set in. Freezing and thawing of the soil can cause the root system of the grapevine to heave upward and out of the soil, which can damage or kill the plant.

Planting Time Frame

• Plant the Concord grape vine in the spring when the plant remains dormant. Late March or April are ideal months for transplanting, according to Iowa State University's website. Select a sheltered location in full sunlight. Once established, the grapevine can live up to 100 years.

Considerations

• Consider spacing the Concord grapevines at least 8 feet apart to offer the plants ample growth room. Keep the plants moist but not waterlogged for their first year of life. The vines may take up to four years before they begin to produce grapes.