Marechal Foch Grape Vine
Description
A sweet treat for colder climates. This gorgeous grape yields juice that smells and taste like sweet cherries. With a higher sugar content and better acid balance than traditional juicing grapes, this variety exceeds at the taste tests. Plus, it can take the cold--it’s hardy to about -25ºF. An easy keeper, this grape requires little or no spraying. Ripens late August.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Black |
Fruit Size | Very Small - Small |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Late August |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy, Sandy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Soft |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Planting & Care
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