On Jan 22, 8:14 pm, "Paul E. Lehmann" > wrote:
> Elston Gunn wrote:
> >> I'm surious - where are you, what varieties are
> >> you considering planting, and how many vines do
> >> you think you have room for?
>
> > I am in Zone 5.
>
> > I was thinking frontenac grapes.
>
> > I think I can plant 10 or so vines.
>
> > Thanks.
>
> Isn't this a hybrid developed by Cornell?
> If so, you can probably get some good information
> from them. Location: lots of sun, makes a big
> difference in production also. Keep us informed
> of your experience with this variety. If I had
> more room, I would try some also.

Frontenac is from Minnesota and would be an acceptable choice for zone
5. There is a new patented variety from MN named Marquette that is
supposed to be better.

This link has information on both plus a couple of other cold hardy
varieties.
http://winterhavengrapevines.com/_wsn/page2.html