Marquette Grape
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$14.99Each
Description
Makes wonderfully sophisticated reds. Wine writers have been waxing poetic about this variety for over a decade now because of its high sugar content and moderate acidity. This combination is capable of producing highly complex wines with a deep ruby color, exquisite tannins and flavors of blackberry, cherry, black pepper and allspice. The grapes are blue-black and gorgeous on the vines, which have a semi-upright habit and medium vigor. Developed by the University of Minnesota and introduced in 2006. Ripens early-to-mid September. Self-pollinating. May be covered by USPP #19,579 or other patents. ‘MN 1211’ cultivar.
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Characteristics
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | Small - Medium |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Mid-to-late September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 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 compatability range of this variety before ordering.
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
When your plant matures, it will be approximately 4 - 6' tall x 12" wide.
Recommended Spacing
We recommend spacing these plants 6 - 8' apart to ensure room for growth.
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!
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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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Why did you choose this?
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Seems like it would be a good grape for the area I live in.
Donnie B
on May 3, 2021
Think it will be a good addition for winemaking and hopefully more
Brent J
on Jan 25, 2021
Seems like it would be a good grape for the area I live in.
Donnie B
on May 3, 2021
Highly rated for my climatic conditions
Timothy B
on Jan 30, 2021
what is starkbors guarantee?
BEST ANSWER: Since 1816, Stark Bro's has promised to please customers with the very best fruit trees and landscaping products, no matter what. It's just that simple. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, let us know within a year of delivery and we will send you a free one-time replacement or refund your full purchase price if you don't want a replacement. To receive your replacement or refund, please call 800.325.4180. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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- LeAnn Staff on Apr 7, 2019
I am considering planting a row of 12 of the Marquette about 4 feet above a row of Itasca on a South-facing slope. Soil is clay, but well draining. Will this plan result in hybridization and weakening of the 2 varieties?
BEST ANSWER: These two grapes are self pollinating and the fruits of the grapes will stay true. The seeds of the grapes may have some slight hybridization.
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- john k on Feb 22, 2020
- Purchased on May 21, 2018
how old a plant is this 1,,2,3 year?
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The age and size information for our grapes is as follows: 4??? pot: 6-12 months old and 4??? tall bare root: 1 year old and 12-18??? tall. Our grapes will typically take 2-3 years after planting to reach maturity and bear fruit.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Mar 25, 2021
Hola from Green Blah WI. Hey, i was wondering... if i get 3 orders of those luscious Marquette vines, how soon till can plant them?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Mar 9, 2021
Is this a one year vine?
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The age and size information for our grapes is as follows: 4??? pot: 6-12 months old and 4??? tall bare root: 1 year old and 12-18??? tall. Our grapes will typically take 2-3 years after planting to reach maturity and bear fruit.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jan 25, 2021
Are the Marquette grapes grafted? I had two of my new plants killed down to the ground,but shoots came up so the vine was not completely
dead. Am I getting growth from the graft or the rootstock? Foliage looks similar to other Marquette plants.
dead. Am I getting growth from the graft or the rootstock? Foliage looks similar to other Marquette plants.
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Grapes are not grafted plants but from rooted cuttings so the new growth you see should be the variety you purchased.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Sep 1, 2020
Is the Marquette seedless?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. This is not a seedless variety.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 4, 2020
What size is the root ball? How tall are the plants on arrival? How old are the vines that I will receive?
BEST ANSWER: they come bare root and are about 2 feet tall. I would guess they are a year or two old.
Put them in a grow tube as soon as you plant them and they should reach the top of the tube and beyond in the first year in the ground. Have a trellis for them to grab hold of when they reach the top of the grow tube.
Put them in a grow tube as soon as you plant them and they should reach the top of the tube and beyond in the first year in the ground. Have a trellis for them to grab hold of when they reach the top of the grow tube.
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- john k on Mar 31, 2020
- Purchased on May 21, 2018
Does this grape make a good merlot or cabernet?
BEST ANSWER: Will, Marquette is a grape, as is merlot. You make "Merlot" with merlot grapes. Wines are known by grape (mostly US thing), region (like in France - a Bordeaux is from the city/region of Bordeaux in France), or estate.
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- Daniel F on May 20, 2020
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Maquette grape
Can't say much about it, it is still the same size plant it was when I bought it- it did not grow that well...maybe this year
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Marquette Grape
This is my 2nd year with my Marquette vine and I am not sure it survived the winter yet. Last years growth was to establish the root system. Praying the MN cold winter wasn't too harsh for my vine!
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