Grape — Ribier
Vitis Vinifera ' Ribier'
Ribier Grape - Vitis Vinifera ' Ribier'
Ribier is a vigorous growing , productive vine producing large dark coloured table grapes. They have a plump and juicy texture with a mildly sweet flavour. Perfect eaten fresh as a lunch box snack or in salads and desserts. Stores well maturing around February.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Early Feb.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Black.
Flesh colour: Dark.
Texture: Fleshy, plump and juicy.
Flavour: Mild and sweet. skin slightly bitter.
Storage: freeze or refrigerate.
Storage period: 3 months frozen. Refrigerated ; 7-10 days.
Yield: extremely productive.
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.
Growth rate: vigorous.
Leaf shape: dentate, simple or lobed.
Leaf colour: green / deciduous.
Growing conditions: Plant in winter in an open sunny posttion on sandy loam to clay loam soils. Grapes require a dry summer climate as rain splits berries and frosts damage new growth. Upon planting reduce branches by 2/3 cutting back to a bud..
Disease: Fungal diseases will cause trouble in humid regions - Powdery, Downy Mildew and Botrysis. Prone to Zinc deficiency Pests are; Birds, Snails, Rabbits, Mites, Mealy Bugs, Weevils and Light Brown Apple Moth.
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