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Vitis vinifera Marechal Foch - Wine and dessert grape

Vitis (x) vinifera Marechal Foch (188-2 Kuhlmann)
Grapevine, Common Grape Vine, European Grape, Wine Grape

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A variety suitable for both table and winemaking, the Maréchal Foch vine produces cylindrical and well-filled clusters, with small spherical, blue-black grapes with white-pink juicy flesh. They can be consumed fresh or as juice. They have a sweet flavour reminiscent of red fruits. Harvesting takes place from the end of August to September. This variety is productive and resistant to cold, as well as resistant to diseases such as powdery mildew and phylloxera.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun
Self-fertilising
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December
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Description

A table or wine variety, the 'Maréchal Foch' grapevine produces cylindrical and well-filled clusters of small, spherical, blue-black berries with white-pink, juicy flesh. They can be consumed fresh or used to make juice. Their flavour is sweet and reminiscent of red berries. The harvest takes place from the end of August to September. This productive and cold-resistant variety is also resistant to diseases such as powdery mildew and phylloxera.

From the Vitaceae family, Vitis vinifera grew wild more than 5000 years ago. Over the centuries, many hybrids have been developed, improving the flavour and disease resistance of grape varieties. The 'Maréchal Foch' grapevine was created in 1911 by the Alsatian viticulturist and industrialist Eugène Kuhlmann. It is the result of cross-breeding 3 species of grapevine: Vitis vinifera (Goldriesling variety, a white grape from Alsace), Vitis riparia, and V. rupestris, the last two being American species. This grape variety can still be found in Canada, especially in Quebec, the northeastern United States, and the Netherlands. 

A climbing shrub, the 'Maréchal Foch' grapevine can reach up to 3m in height; its final shape will depend on the pruning. The vine naturally clings to its support (trellis, espalier, pergola...) thanks to its tendrils and thrives in sunny locations. It requires careful pruning. It is a disease-resistant variety that can withstand winter cold and is used for wine production, juice, or as a table grape. It is productive, providing medium-sized, compact clusters. The berries are small and round, with thin, dark blue skin. The flesh is white-pink, with seeds, juicy, and especially very sweet. The flavour is reminiscent of blueberries or blackcurrants, quite similar to strawberry grapes. The clusters are harvested between late August and September, depending on the region. Its green foliage takes on fiery hues in autumn. In May, it produces discreet flower clusters.

In addition to being hardy to -30°C, this disease-resistant vine rarely needs treatments and is perfectly suited to organic gardens and permaculture. The 'Maréchal Foch' grapes are mainly used as table grapes or for making juice, either alone or combined with other varieties or fruits. Why not plant a white grape variety like Phoenix next to it, with a muscat aroma? Consider adding pomegranate, which will bring a tangy touch to your grape juice, with the Provence pomegranate tree (Punica granatum Provence).

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour blue
Fruit diameter 1 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie, Alcohol
Harvest time August to September

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 8 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Vitis

Species

(x) vinifera

Cultivar

Marechal Foch (188-2 Kuhlmann)

Family

Vitaceae

Other common names

Grapevine, Common Grape Vine, European Grape, Wine Grape

Botanical synonyms

Vitis 188-2 Kuhlmann

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference 20829

Planting and care

Plant the Maréchal Foch vine in autumn, in a deep, well-drained soil, even rocky and slightly chalky, in full sun and sheltered from strong winds. Incorporate 3 or 4 handfuls of fruit tree fertiliser and 2 kg of well-rotted manure for each vine-plant. The roots should not come into contact with the manure. After planting, prune above 2 large buds to encourage the growth of two branches. Keep the most vigorous one and tie it to a stake. This will be followed by the training pruning called "vertical cordon".

There is no need for regular fertiliser application. Simply enrich the soil with potash, crushed horn or iron chelate, every 2 to 3 years.

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Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Container, Climbing, Orchard, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained), well-draining, porous

Care

Pruning instructions Training Pruning: the vertical cord is the simplest, to cover a building or a high wall. Keep a vertical leader on which spaced secondary branches will be grown every 20 cm. Extend the cord by a height of 50 to 60 cm each year. To obtain a bilateral cord (with two arms), select two opposite buds and train them individually as cords. Fruiting Pruning: the vine only flowers on the current year's shoots. For abundant fruiting, it is necessary to renew the canes every year. Therefore, winter pruning (during the vegetative dormancy period) is carried out by shortening the previous year's canes. Additionally, green pruning is performed in May-June. Cut the tips of the current year's "green" shoots to reduce competition with grape growth. The idea is to keep about 3 leaves beyond the last cluster. Non-fruiting canes are pruned to 50 cm.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, May to June
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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