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

Tawny Seedless ® With acknowledgement to Lombardi Genetics for the information

PHOTO: GAWIE VAN DER MERWE

Characteristics

• Berry attachment 4/5. • Natural colour 4–4.5/5.

• Developed and managed by Lombardi Genetics. Patented.

• Taste sweet neutral. • Texture juicy and firm. • Skin medium to strong. • Rain tolerance (cracking) 3.5–4/5. • Postharvest performance 4/5.

• Red seedless. • Early season.

• Vigour 5/5. • Fertility 5/5. • Berries round to oval. • Average berry size(with gibberellic acid) 6.0 g per berry at 20 mm. • Bunch rachis (frame) very strong.

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