Great French red wine grape, resembles Cabernet Sauvignon, but more winter hardy and earlier ripening. Cabernet Franc Grape needs a long growing season and can have disease issues in humid summer climates.
ZONE: 7- 9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, consistant heat, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Needs regular pruning to encourage fruit and control vine size. Dormant prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Fruit generally forms on first three buds of previous year's growth.
CHILL HOURS: 100 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Resistant to phylloxera.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 20' x 10'
