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

Sheegene 13 (Timco™) With acknowledgement to BLOOM FRESH for the information

PHOTO: BLOOM FRESH

Characteristics

• Bunches can be compact. • Bunch rachis (frame) medium. • Berry attachment 4/5.

• Managed by BLOOM FRESH. Patented. • Red seedless. • Mid-season. • Vigour 4/5. • Fertility 4.5/5. • Requires mechanical or hand thinning. • Berries oval. • Average berry size (with gibberellic acid) 6 g per berry at 20 mm. • No shot berries.

• Natural colour 3/5. • Taste sweet neutral.

• Texture juicy. • Skin medium.

• Rain tolerance (cracking) 2/5. • Postharvest performance 4/5.

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