Kay Gray

Kay Gray is a hardy, vigorous interspecific hybrid grape known for its sweet, light green, round fruit with gray overtones, typically ready for harvest from late summer to early fall. It is primarily used for fresh eating, juice-making, preserves, and occasionally for wine-making. This grapevine is a strong, trailing plant that grows well in full sun and requires regular pruning to ensure consistent fruit production.

The grapes are light green with gray overtones, offering a sweet taste and juicy texture. While generally neutral, Kay Gray wines are noted for their floral aroma.

Kay Gray is an interspecific hybrid, resulting from a cross between Elmer Swenson 217 (Minnesota 78 x Golden Muscat) and Onaka (Beta x Salem), created in 1965. It is mainly found in small quantities in Quebec, Canada, and the U.S. states of Minnesota and New York.

Kay Gray is a versatile grape, not only used for its fruit but also as a landscape plant for screening and hedging.

It can grow up to 20 feet tall and is self-pollinating, requiring no second plant for fruiting.