Grape — Sultana
Vitis Vinifera 'Sultana'
Sultana Grape - Vitis Vinifera 'Sultana'
As the name suggests this seedless white grape is popular dried as sultanas! ( also eaten fresh) They are a delicate sweet tasting snack. Maturity is approximately February this vine is self fertile.
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Fruit information
Maturity: over summer - Mid Feb.
Fruit size: Small to medium.
Fruit shape: Oval.
Skin: Light green/yellow. Smooth.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Firm but juicy.
Flavour: Sweet.
Seed or stone: Seedless.
Storage: freeze or refridgerate.
Storage period: 3 months frozen. Refrigerated ; 7-10 days.
Chill: 100 hrs.
Yield: Average.
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: moderate to vigorous.
Leaf shape: dentate, simple or lobed.
Leaf colour: green / deciduous.
Growing conditions: Plant in winter in an open sunny position, preferably in sandy loam to clay loam . A warmer dry summer climate is required as rain splits fruit and frost damages young growth. Upon planting reduce branches by 2/3 cutting back to a bud..
Disease: Fungal diseases will cause problems in humid regions- Powdery/ Downy Mildews, botrysis and Black spot. Zinc deficiency is noted in Alkaline soils. Pests include; Birds, snails, Mites, Mealy Bugs, Weevils and Light Brown Apple Moth.
Comments: Cane prune, Trim and thin grape bunches to keep good size. Best in dryer climates.
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