Winter Hardiness Study, 2002 - 2003
ES 5-17 Variety Information Page

Study Background information        Some sources of hardy vines.

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To see results please visit the variety results chart page



Comments from Alain Breault      ES 5-17 is very reliable, producing a good crop even after -38oC in winter, showing some sensitivity to Powdery Mildew. It is overly fertile but not as much so as ES 4-7-25. Growth is semi-erect, very easy to grow, berries and bunches are of average size, very juicy, low acid. Gives very good light fruity wine.



VARIETIES BEING TESTED: CHARTS OF RESULTS

HARDY RED VARIETIES
DM 8521-1       ES 4-7-25       ES 5-17       Frontenac      Kate Lin
Landal Noir (244)     Landot Noir (4511)       Lucie Kuhlman      Sabrevois       St. Croix

HARDY WHITE VARIETIES
Delisle       ES 6-16-30       ES 8-2-43       Frontenac Gris       Geisenheim 318
La Crescent       Louise Swenson       Prairie Star       Swenson White       Vandal Cliche



INFORMATION ABOUT THE VARIETIES

HARDY RED VARIETIES
DM 8521-1       ES 4-7-25       ES 5-17       Frontenac      Kate Lin
Landal Noir (244)      Landot Noir (4511)       Lucie Kuhlman      Sabrevois       St. Croix

HARDY WHITE VARIETIES
Delisle       ES 6-16-30       ES 8-2-43       Frontenac Gris       Geisenheim 318
La Crescent       Louise Swenson       Prairie Star       Swenson White       Vandal Cliche

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