Grape — Lady Finger
Vitis Vinifera 'Lady Finger'
Lady Finger Grape - Vitis Vinifera 'Lady Finger'
Lady Finger produces large thick skinned light green oval shaped grapes. They matures mid season and are self-fertile. Having a sweet tarty flavour Lady Finger are fantastic fresh or in desserts.
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Fruit information
Maturity: mid to late season. Febuary.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Long oval.
Skin: Thick light green.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Juicy.
Flavour: Sweet.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage period: 3 months frozen. Refrigerated; 7-10 days.
Plant information
Origin: Native to mediteranean and central asia. Vitis Vinifera grapes were first propagated in California.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self -fertile.
Flower: Small. 5 petals.
Leaf shape: dentate, simple or lobed.
Leaf colour: green / deciduous.
Growing conditions: Plant in winter in an open sunny position in well drained soil. (sandy clay to loam) Grapes are more tlerant to salt and water logging than other trees. Prefers a warm and dry summer climate as frost damages shoota and rain splits fruit..
Disease: Fungal diseases cause problems in humid regions. (Powdery and Downy Mildews are common, along with Botrytis 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.
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