Grape — Flame Seedless
Vitis Vinifera 'Flame Seedless'
Flame Seedless Grape - Vitis Vinifera 'Flame Seedless'
A very popular table grape, small to medium in size with crunchy red outer skin and a fleshy texture. Has a delicious sweet flavour and is seedless. Ripens mid December to January. Excellent eaten fresh.
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Fruit information
Maturity: mid dec to jan.
Fruit size: Small to meduim.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Firm deep red and crunchy.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Juicy and fleshy.
Flavour: Sweet and tarty.
Storage: refrigerate of freeze.
Storage period: 3 months frozen. Refrigerated ; 7-10 days.
Yield: good cropper.
Plant information
Origin: Native to mediteranean and central asia. Vitis Vinifera grapes were first propagated in California.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self -fertile.
Tree shape: Vine.
Flower: Small. 5 petals.
Leaf shape: dentate, simple or lobed.
Leaf colour: green / deciduous.
Growing conditions: Plant in winter in an open sunny site with well drained soils . (Loam to clay loam) Grapes prefer a dryer summer climate as frost damages new growth and rain splits fruit. Upon planting reduce branches by 2/3 cutting back to the bud..
Disease: Fungal diseases cause problems especially in humid regions. ( Downy / Powdery Mildews and Botrysis are all common. ) Zinc deficiency occurs in Alkaline soils. Pests include; birds, mites, mealy bugs weevils, rabbits, snails and light brown apple moth.
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