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Beta

For decades, this cross between Concord and a wild Vitis riparia vine was the most widely grown grape in Minnesota. Beta’s popularity arose from extreme hardiness and acceptable juice and jelly quality.  In recent years, Beta has lost ground to Bluebell and Valiant.  Beta wine tends to be quite poor, but jelly is very flavorful.