A reliable, seedless grape that delivers sweet, rich flavor and glossy clusters perfect for eating fresh off the vine
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces abundant clusters of deep blue, seedless grapes
- Sweet, rich, classic grape flavor
- Early ripening and cold hardy
- Self-pollinating and vigorous
- Excellent for fresh eating or juicing
- Resistant to common grape diseases
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: NY
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Mars Grape in full sun with rich, well-drained soil for best results. Space vines about eight feet apart and provide sturdy support such as a trellis, arbor, or fence. Prune annually in late winter to remove old wood and encourage vigorous new growth that produces the best fruit. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots, then reduce watering once mature. Mars is self-pollinating, so you only need one plant to enjoy a full harvest. Its hardiness, reliability, and sweet flavor make it a favorite for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 5-8' apart
A reliable, seedless grape that delivers sweet, rich flavor and glossy clusters perfect for eating fresh off the vine
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces abundant clusters of deep blue, seedless grapes
- Sweet, rich, classic grape flavor
- Early ripening and cold hardy
- Self-pollinating and vigorous
- Excellent for fresh eating or juicing
- Resistant to common grape diseases
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: NY
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Mars Grape in full sun with rich, well-drained soil for best results. Space vines about eight feet apart and provide sturdy support such as a trellis, arbor, or fence. Prune annually in late winter to remove old wood and encourage vigorous new growth that produces the best fruit. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots, then reduce watering once mature. Mars is self-pollinating, so you only need one plant to enjoy a full harvest. Its hardiness, reliability, and sweet flavor make it a favorite for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Mature Height: 8-12' tall
- Mature Width: 6-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 5-8' apart
Why plant Mars Seedless Grape?
Dark, velvety burgundy-purple like satin ornaments! This decadent color can add so much to the landscape as a single vine can produce enough new growth every year to roof an arbor, arch walkway, or shade trellis! Cut a few bundles of those plum-colored grapes down, stomp your feet, and get ready to sip on some homemade wine this summer! Mars Seedless Grapes is a vigorous grower withstanding powdery mildew & black rot! Beauty, function, and strength! I heard it through the grapevine, that Mars grapes can live for over 50 years in your gardens; I think we are all ready for this jelly!
How to use Mars Seedless Grape in the landscape?
Hot summer days have never looked so good! Mars Seedless Grape loves and thrives growing on hot summer days. This seedless grape is a vigorous grower that produces high yields of medium-sized slip-skin grapes. Slip skin grapes are grapes whose skin easily peels from the flesh, making these grapes great for making wine. The flavor of Mars grapes is similar to that of Concord. However, Mars ripens in late September, early October.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
How To Plant Mars Seedless Grape
Mars will thrive in soil that is rich in humus, loamy, well-draining with average moisture levels. This grape can tolerate various types of garden soils as long as the soil has good drainage. When planting, you will want to make sure that Mars is not located in a frost pocket or an area that is unprotected from damaging winter winds. This self-pollinating variety can handle harsh weather if located in the Eastern to the Midwestern US. Mars will need special care in terms of training on a trellis, regular pruning sessions, and regular spraying sessions to achieve the highest yields possible.
How To Water
Water twice weekly for the first 3-5 weeks; then water weekly for the remainder of the year until winter. When you water, water very slowly and very thoroughly. The water needs to reach to the bottom of the root ball and that takes time. Watering needs may be altered due to extreme weather conditions.
How To Prune
Pruning on your Grape should occur during winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Mars is self-pollinating and will produce fruit on its own. You only need one plant to enjoy a full crop of sweet, seedless grapes.
Mars is an early ripening variety that typically produces fruit in mid to late summer, depending on your climate. The grapes are ready when deep blue and easily detach from the cluster.
Prune in late winter while the vine is dormant. Remove about 70 to 90 percent of the previous year’s growth, keeping only strong canes with six to eight buds each. This encourages large, healthy fruit clusters.
