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

IFG Seventeen (Sweet Joy™) With acknowledgement to BLOOM FRESH for the information

PHOTO: BLOOM FRESH

Characteristics

• No shot berries. • Bunches can be compact. • Bunch rachis (frame) medium. • Berry attachment 3/5.

• Managed by BLOOM FRESH. Patented. • Black seedless. • Late season • Vigour 4/5. • Fertility 3/5. • Labour-friendly. • Sensitive to thrips. • Berries elongated to oval. • Average berry size (with gibberellic acid) 6.5 g per berry at 20 mm.

• Natural colour 4/5. • Taste sweet neutral. • Texture juicy and firm. • Skin medium to strong.

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

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