The Mars Grape is a seedless, blue-purple variety prized for its sweet flavor, crisp texture, and vigorous growth. Developed by the University of Arkansas, Mars is one of the most reliable seedless grapes for home gardens — producing heavy clusters of delicious fruit perfect for fresh eating, juice, and jelly. A hardy, disease-resistant variety, Mars performs best in USDA Zones 5–8 and is tolerant of heat, humidity, and cold winters alike. Its strong, self-pollinating vines and consistent yields make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an easy, dependable seedless grape. Ships as dormant, bare-root plants ready to grow in your garden this spring. Key Features: Seedless, blue-purple grapes with rich, sweet flavor Excellent for fresh eating, juice, or jelly Vigorous and highly productive vines Heat- and disease-tolerant Performs best in Zones 5–8 Planting & Care: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best yields Space 6–8 ft apart with 8–10 ft between rows Plant in well-drained soil; avoid areas with standing water Train to a trellis, arbor, or fence for best growth Water regularly during establishment; reduce after vines mature Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer Prune annually in late winter to encourage strong new canes and fruiting wood Remove any fruit the first year to allow roots to establish Pollination: Self-pollinating; only one variety needed for fruit Shipping & Delivery NoteThis item ships directly from our grower and follows a separate schedule from Seeds ’n Such seed orders. Live plants ship when weather conditions are suitable for your USDA zone. A flat $12 Live Plant Shipping Fee is applied per order containing berry plants. Estimated shipping windows: Zones 9–10: Jan 12–Feb 23 Zone 8: Feb 2–Mar 2 Zone 7: Feb 23–Mar 23 Zones 5–6: Mar 23–Apr 20 Zones 2–4: Apr 6–May 4 For questions about shipping, tracking, or plant quality, please contact us at [email protected].
