Grape — Crimson Seedless
Vitis vinifera 'Crimson Seedless''
Crimson Seedless -Vitis Vinifera 'Crimson Seedless''
This vigorous vine produces large red cylindrical- oval shaped grapes and yields strongly. Having a thick crispy skin and sweet juicy flesh these grapes are seedless and store for four days when refrigerated. Extremely versatile eat straight from the tree, perfect lunchbox snack, or mix through salads/platters and desserts - even bake in hot dishes! The choice is yours!
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Fruit information
Maturity: late maturing. February/ March.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Cylindrical- oval.
Skin: Deep red and thick.
Flesh colour: White.
Texture: Firm, juicy and crisp.
Flavour: Neutral to sweet.
Seed or stone: Seedless.
Storage: Excellent storage qualities.
Storage period: 3 months frozen. Refrigerated ; 7-10 days.
Yield: good.
Plant information
Origin: Grapes are native to mediteranean and centeral asia. Vitis vinifera grapes were first grown in California.
Status: Public.
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 position with well drained soils. (Sandy loam to clay loam.) Grapes are reasonablly 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 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.
Comments: Cane prune. Requires thinning. Has low to medium sun damage concern and low susceptibility to rain.
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