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

Evans Delight™ With acknowledgement to Hoekstra Plase for the information

PHOTO: HOEKSTRA EXPORT

Characteristics

• Bunch rachis (frame) medium to strong. • Berry attachment 4/5. • Taste sweet neutral. • Texture juicy and firm. • Skin medium to strong. Good bloom. • Rain tolerance (cracking) 4/5. • Postharvest performance 4/5.

• Developed by Ted Evans and managed by Hoekstra. • Red seedless. • Mid-season. • Vigour 4/5. • Fertility 4.5/5. • Berries round to obovoid (upper half flattened and lower half rounded). • Average berry size 6.6 g per berry at 21 mm.

SATI GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF TABLE GRAPES IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR EXPORT 60