Grape — Gordo Blanco
Vitis Vinifera 'Gordo Blanco'
Gordo Blanco Grape - Vitis Vinifera 'Gordo Blanco'
Gordo Blanco is a medium sized firm crispy grape with a muscat flavour. Is Self fertile and matures in February. This grape is an all rounder, eaten fresh ,used in raisin production and makes a wonderful white wine having a sweet earthy flavour.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Feb. Mid season.
Fruit size: Medium.
Skin: Thin and crisp.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Firm.
Flavour: Muscat.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage period: 3 months frozen. Refrigerated ; 7-10 days.
Plant information
Origin: Grapes are native to the mediteranean and central asia. Vitis vinifera grapes were first grown in California.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self -fertile.
Growth rate: Low vigour.
Growing conditions: Plant during winter in an open sunny position in well drained soils. (Sandy loam to clay loam.) Grapes are reasonably tolerant to salt and water logging. Loves a warm dry summer climate as rain splits fruit and frost damages young growth.
Disease: Fungal diseases cause problems in humid regions. (Powdery and Downy Mildews are common, along with Botrysis and Black Spot) Trees become zinc deficient in Alkaline soils. Pests include Birds, Mites, Mealy bugs, Weevils, Rabbits, Snails, Light Brown Apple Moth and Bunch Mite.
Comments: Gordo Blanco grapes are sensitive to cooler weather when flowering.
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