Grape Vine - Marechal Foch , Blue, Black

1 Bare Root plant with a robust root system will be included in your order.

Marechal Foch is an early ripening black grape, hardy and resistant to diseases. Can be used for various styles of wine and commonly grown in North America.

‘Marechal Foch’ is an inter-specific hybrid French red wine grape variety. It was named after the French marshal Ferdinand Foch, who played an important role in the negotiation of the armistice terms during the closing of the First World War. It was developed in Alsace, France, by grape hybridizer Eugene Kuhlmann. Some believe it to be a cross of Goldriesling with a Vitis riparia – Vitis rupestris cross. Others contend that its pedigree is uncertain and may contain the grape variety Oberlin 595. The quality of wine produced by Marechal Foch vines is highly dependent upon vine age, and the flavor profile associated with many new-world hybrid varietals is much reduced in examples made with fruit picked from older vines.

Allow vines to run as they will the first year.  Post or stake the second or third year, and prune heavily, leaving only 2 or 3 buds on the strongest stem.  As the vine grows, keep only the most vigorous sprout to form the main stem.  Shallow cultivation and mulching are beneficial.

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the roots meet the stem) is about 1-2" below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Fertilize when planting. Best grown in deep, loamy, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including average garden soils, but must have good drainage. Best sited in a location sheltered from winter winds (preferably a southern facing slope) and well removed from frost pockets. Self-pollinating. Grapes need a support system, training, regular spraying and regular pruning to maximize fruit production.