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Mars

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Mars
$74.95
  • One Gallon
  • Two Gallon

Ship Time

Scheduled to ship in Spring 2025

Hardiness Zone

Compatible with 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 Learn More

Pollination

Self-pollinating Learn More
Details
Mars is a productive vine with medium-sized clusters of medium to large slipskin berries that turn from crimson to deep blue at maturity. Fruit has a thick slipskin, resistant to cracking. Fruit holds well on the vine and is suited for extended periods of harvest.
USDA Hardiness Zones
5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

USDA Hardiness Zones categorize regions by average winter temperatures, guiding growers to choose plants suited for their climate. Learn More

Training System
Modified Munson
Disease Susceptibility

To learn more about the types of diseases susceptibile on our plants, click here.

Black Rot

Slightly susceptible

Downy Mildew

Slightly susceptible

Powdery Mildew

Slightly susceptible

Botryitis

Slightly susceptible

Susceptibility Meanings

Highly susceptible: Prone to disease and requires intensive management.

Moderate susceptible: May develop disease but manageable with regular care.

Slightly susceptible: Naturally resistant with minimal risk, needing basic care.

Other Growing Information

Grape Color

Blue, Black

Primary Use

Wine

Wine Color

Rose

Variety Origin

University of Arkansas

Parents

Island Belle x Arkansas 1339

Pseudonym (Tested As)

ARKANSAS 1508

Year Released

1985

Harvest Season

Mid Season

Sulfur Sensitivity

Not susceptible

Vine Vigor

Vigorous

Growth Habit

Trailing

Suggested Distance Between Vines

6 ft - 7 ft - 8 ft

Bud Break

Mid-Season with Concord

Royalty

No
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