'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape Vine
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'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape Vine
- This wine grape is an underappreciated gem as far as we're concerned! Most commonly grown these days in the US, this intense red grape can be used to make a variety of different wines, from light-bodied reds all the way through to sweet, fortified dessert wines
- Grape vines offer your garden immense ornamental value, thanks to their attractive fruit bunches and lobed, serrated foliage
- Named after a famous French general who served in WW1, this grape vine is as tough as an old, grizzled veteran, and will survive the majority of British winters
- There are a number of ways you can grow your grape vine, including the rod-and-spur and guyot methods, depending on what you want and the space you have available to you
- This grape is technically what's known as a teinturier grape, which differs from other red wine grapes in that it has red flesh and juice, unlike red wine grapes, which despite their skins, actually still have white interior flesh and juice
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape can be cultivated in a large pot (at least 40 to 50 litres), but will require regular watering and a support structure.
How big does it get?
The 'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape Vine is a vigorous climber that can reach up to 4 metres in length if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape Vine needs full sun, requiring a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ripen properly.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape Vine prefers deep, well-draining soil, and the roots should be planted at a depth of about 15 cm to protect them from winter temperatures dropping below 0°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape Vine needs deep watering about once a week, providing roughly 2.5 centimetres of water, especially during prolonged dry periods.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Maréchal Foch' Outdoor Grape Vine requires strict pruning in mid-winter to control its growth and ensure a good harvest.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Maréchal Foch' grape vine is very hardy (RHS H5), withstanding temperatures down to -15°C. It is particularly well-suited to the cooler British climate and is a reliable choice for outdoor growing in both southern and northern UK regions.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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