Marechal Foch
Origin: French hybrid, M 44-53 x Goldriesling; Kuhlmann, 1920.
Uses: Red and rosé wine.
Very good quality red wines have been made from Foch at wineries in
Minnesota and elsewhere. This variety is versatile, lending itself to both
reds and rosés. Foch is early-ripening and one of the hardiest French
hybrids. Widely grown commercially in Minnesota. On good sites in southern
Minnesota, there is no need to cover the vines for winter protection. Birds
prefer small, black, early grapes, so Marechal Foch is particularly
attractive to them. As its clusters are relatively small, it should not be
pruned severely.


Foch (Marechal Foch): Clusters and bunches are of small size. Its small
blue-black fruits produce a good quality Burgundy type red wine without
blending. One of the hardiness French-hybrid cultivars available; borderline
in hardiness. Prune in the fall, take off trellis and cover for the winter.
Don't over prune. Tends to have excessive vigor in rich soils. Susceptible
to powdery mildew. Mid-late August. Severe bird damage.

Quite resistant to common grape diseases; slight susceptibility to both
powdery and downy mildews.
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