How much does it cost to buy a grape vine?

“You can average 700 to 800 vines per acre and although the price will vary with volume and variety, around $4 per vine is a good estimate,” he said. “It will take about 250 hours of labor to plant 1,000 vines and deer fence could cost $7,000 for a 1-acre perimeter.”

Are Frontenac grapes good?

A brilliant balance of fruit and acidity creates lively, refreshing wines. Unique and complex flavors make this an excellent grape for table, dessert, and ice wines. Initial trial vinifications of Frontenac blanc indicate that it produces wines that are distinctly different from Frontenac gris in flavor and aroma.

How do you grow Frontenac grapes?

Planting. As soon as all danger of frost has passed, plant the bareroot vines in 4- to 6-inch-tall mounds of soil. Space the vines 4 to 6 feet apart in rows 7 to 8 feet apart. Cold-hardy grapes grow best in sandy or gravelly soils with a pH of 5.5 (about 0.5 to 1 point lower than conventional Vitis vinifera varieties).

Are Frontenac grapes self pollinating?

Ripens in late August to mid-September. Self-pollinating.

What does Frontenac grape taste like?

Frontenac grapes have an aroma profile dominated by hexanal, acetic acid, beta-damascenone (Pedneault et al., 2013) and with floral, banana, fruity and strawberry flavors (Rice et al., 2019).

Is Frontenac a good grape variety?

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.

Is it legal to propagate Frontenac grapes without a license?

Propagation of these vines without a license is prohibited, even if you want to propagate only one vine. Propagation reporting for Frontenac grape is managed through cooperation with the Minnesota Nursery Research Corporation (MNRC).

When do Frontenac grapes ripen?

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.

Where can I buy grape vines?

If you are a gardener or consumer looking for a small number of grape vines, please contact one of the listed Licensed Retail Nurseries, your favorite local garden center, or check the U of M Plant Information Database for a list of retail nurseries carrying the specific variety. Sidhu & Sons Nursery LTD.