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

Ralli Seedless™ With acknowledgement to TopFruit for the information

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Characteristics

• Can develop shot berries in cool conditions. • Bunch rachis (frame) medium to strong.

• Patented by Joe Ralli, Australia. Managed by TopFruit in South Africa. • Red seedless. • Early mid-season. • Vigour 5/5. • Fertility 2/5. • Berries round to obovoid (upper half flattened and lower half rounded). • Average berry size (with gibberellic acid and girdling) 5.8 g per berry at 19 mm.

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

• Rain tolerance (cracking) 3/5. • Postharvest performance 4.5/5.

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