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

Joybells ® With acknowledgement to the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij and Culdevco for the information

PHOTO: ARC INFRUITEC-NIETVOORBIJ

Characteristics

• Bunches can be compact. • Bunch rachis (frame) medium to strong.

• Developed by the ARC Infruitec Nietvoorbij and managed by Culdevco. • Red seedless. • Early mid-season. • Berries oval to obovoid (upper half flattened and lower half rounded). • Average berry size 6.2 g per berry at 21 mm. • Vigour 3.5/5. • Fertility 4.5/5.

• Berry attachment 4/5. • Taste sweet neutral. • Texture juicy and firm. • Skin medium.

• Rain tolerance (cracking) 4/5. • Postharvest performance 4.5/5.

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