{"product_id":"marquette-grape","title":"Marquette Grape","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Complex, Cold-Hardy Red Wine Grape with Noble Roots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarquette Grape (\u003cem\u003eVitis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marquette') is a University of Minnesota red wine grape — a grandson of Pinot Noir — that combines refined, complex flavor (cherry, berry, pepper, and spice) with hardiness to roughly -30°F. It ripens early with high sugar and good tannin structure, making it one of the most respected cold-climate reds. It's self-fertile and disease-resistant, needing full sun and a sturdy trellis. Whether you're starting a backyard vineyard in Edina, covering an arbor in Maple Grove, or crafting serious reds in Woodbury — Marquette thrives in zone 4b–5a (and colder) gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarquette Grape Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVitis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marquette' (U of MN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous fruiting vine (wine grape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20+ feet on a trellis; train to your system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (8+ hours) for ripening and sugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate while establishing; fairly drought-tolerant once rooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a); hardy to about -30°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining; tolerates a range of soils. Avoid wet, low spots; good air drainage reduces disease.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-fertile — a single vine will fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry red wine; cherry, berry, pepper, and spice with good structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-September in the Twin Cities; ripens relatively early\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — to roughly -30°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarquette Grape Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium backyard vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarquette is the cold-climate red of choice for quality dry reds. Train it on a two-wire trellis in full sun in a Plymouth yard. Note its early bud break — avoid frost-pocket sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArbors and screens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous enough to cover an arbor or pergola for summer shade plus a fall harvest in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDry red wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Pinot Noir lineage gives elegant, structured reds that have earned awards from northern wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Marquette Grape in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) after hard frost so the vine has a full season to establish. Fall planting is not recommended for grapes here. Never plant after mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Marquette Grape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the sunniest, best-drained spot — a south or west slope is ideal. Avoid frost pockets, since Marquette breaks bud early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the trellis before or at planting; grapes need sturdy support from year one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole 2–3× the root width; backfill with native soil and some compost. Don't over-fertilize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace vines 6–8 feet apart along the trellis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first two years, train a single strong trunk and remove fruit so the vine builds structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Marquette Grape in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Weekly; deep but infrequent watering encourages deep roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished vines are fairly drought-tolerant; water only during extended dry spells. Avoid a constantly wet root zone, which invites disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Marquette notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt descends from Pinot Noir, giving complex, structured reds rare among super-hardy grapes — a favorite of cold-climate winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny siting cautions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt breaks bud early, so avoid low frost-pocket sites where a late spring frost could damage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — to about -30°F. No burial needed; site it for good air drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontenac Grape — the workhorse hardy red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Croix Grape — a milder hardy red for wine and fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItasca Grape — a hardy dry white companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1\/7\" Pot","offer_id":54312933032241,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/marquette-grape.jpg?v=1779557842","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/marquette-grape","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}