It depends on the grape variety, the climate zone, and a few other things. August in some areas for some grapes. In others it is September. Concord grapes, as an example, ripens the first of September in zones 5-8. Zones 7-9 mid September to mid October. Just Google type of grape for a look at picking times for zones. Here is the North American Plant hardiness zone map. Click the link, then at the bottom click your state then look at the color coded area you live in to find your paticular zone. Keep in mind there are what is called micro-zones within zones, such as you may live on a south facing hill or valley in a zone 8 thatcan be classified as zone 7.
Link:
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html
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2006-08-14 16:39:08
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answered by johnny j 4
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It depends on the variety. Some are best after a frost so their sugar content goes sky high. I would use the old fashioned method of taste testing them. When they are yummy pick 'em!
Concords and Red Flames love to be frosted (not frozen).
2006-08-14 16:24:00
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answered by angel_s_garden 3
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Picked for what?...the table or for wine?
Which variety?
For shipping?....or immediate use?
Packed in bakets bushels or bulk bins?
For winery? for juice plant? for jams and jellys?
All this matters!
2006-08-14 16:33:55
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answered by Anonymous
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when the are ripe! taste one to find out :)
2006-08-14 16:22:14
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answered by BCOL CCCP 4
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i worked the crusher not the field
2006-08-14 16:23:08
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answered by dale 5
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when they are ripe to be picked.
2006-08-14 16:33:56
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answered by melanietersigni 2
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when they are ripe, obviously
2006-08-14 16:24:04
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answered by Asra Mahnoor 2
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