'Frontenac Rouge' Grape

‘Frontenac Rouge’ Grape (Vitis ‘Frontenac Rouge’). The Vitis ‘Frontenac Rouge’, commonly known as ‘Frontenac Rouge’ grape, is an extremely hardy grape variety developed for cold climates, known for its vigor and high reliability in production. Its powerful climbing habit, equipped with strong tendrils, allows it to effectively cover trellises and pergolas in full sun, while forming a dense vegetative screen thanks to its deep green deciduous foliage. It produces medium clusters of dark red to purple grapes, with thick skin and juicy flesh, offering a flavor marked by a beautiful acidity and notes of black cherry and small red berries.

To plant ‘Frontenac Rouge’ grape, choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: well-drained, fertile, tolerates slightly clayey. Install the support before the stems become long and difficult to guide. Pruning for fruit production depends on the chosen training system. Clear the clusters without excessively removing the foliage, which feeds the plant during their development. Water the root ball before planting it and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear.

Allow a width of 3 m (10 ft) to arrange the space for this plant in the garden. The indicated height of 5 m (16 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.