Guidelines for the preparation of table grapes in SA for export 2025/2026_ND

Grapaes (Early Sweet ® ) With acknowledgement to TopFruit for the information

PHOTO: TOP FRUIT

Characteristics

• The berries in a bunch may vary in physiological age. • Bunch rachis (frame) medium.

• Developed by Shachar Karniel. Patented. • White seedless.

• Berry attachment 4/5. • Taste slightly muscat. • Texture juicy and firm. • Skin medium.

• Very early. • Vigour 4/5. • Fertility 4/5. • Berries round to oval. • Average berry size (with gibberellic acid) 5.9 g per berry at 20 mm. • May develop uneven or shot berries.

• Rain tolerance (cracking) 4/5. • Postharvest performance 4/5.

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