Frontenac Grape
Description
A cold-hardy wine grape. Developed at the University of Minnesota, this blue-black grape can withstand cold temperatures as low as -30°F and still produce grapes for making a good quality wine with a pleasant cherry aroma. Frontenac has been a consistent heavy producer and vigorous grape variety with a good resistance to powdery mildew and near-immunity to downy mildew. Grapes are produced on medium to large clusters that are usually slightly loose resulting in minimal berry splitting and bunch rot. Ripens in late August to mid-September. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | White |
Fruit Color | Blue |
Fruit Size | Small |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Late August-mid September |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy, Sandy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
Taste | Full |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Range | 3 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow grape vines in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
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Four benefits of thinning out fruit are listed in this article: https://www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/4-benefits-thinning-fruit-trees
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The only thing we don't like is that the deer in our area preferentially eat our Frontenac grapes' leaves ( and they don't eat our concord grapes or Delaware grapes leaves). So, we've had to enclose them in 6 foot high tomato cages.
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