This French hybrid variety is a favorite with organic growers for quality of fruit and disease resistance. Used to make a dark red Burgundy like wine. Unfermented fresh juice tastes somewhat like cherry juice. Marechal Foch Grape is widely adapted, easy to grow, and very early ripening.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Plant in hottest spot available. Needs regular pruning to encourage fruit and control vine size. Dormant prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: 100 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Above average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 20’ x 10’
