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Prairie Star Clusters
Prairie Star Clusters
Also known by the synonym name ES 3-24-7. Developed by Elmer Swenson and released 2001. Harsh-cold hardy to -30 degrees F. Prairie Star fairly disease resistant other than a susceptibility to easily controllable Anthracnose. Reported as capable of making a neutral varietal wine in most years it is currently used to balance other white wines.
  • Primary Use: White Wine
  • Color: Yellow
  • Hardiness: 4
  • Harvest Time: Mid Season
  • Training System: V.S.P.
  • Spacing: see our Spacing Chart page here
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Rory's Recommendation - Prairie Star is a fairly disease resistant and upward growing variety. It has low vigor and spotty cluster set. The fruit is capable of reaching 20-22 brix with fairly low acidity for a white varietty. Wine from Prairie Star is usually neutral, it is best used as a blender to add body and decrease acid in wine making. I don't recommend planting it in large numbers until you see how it does on your site.