Grape — Madeleine
Vitis Vinifera 'Madeleine'
Grapes in Containers
Small white fleshed grape. Seedless, self-fertile and matures December to January.Excellent table grape.
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Fruit information
Maturity: Early. December to January.
Fruit size: Small.
Flesh colour: Clear and white.
Seed or stone: Seedless.
Storage period: 3 months frozen. Refrigerated ; 7-10 days.
Plant information
Origin: Grapes are native to the mediteranean and centeral asia. Vitis vinifera grapes were first grown 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 site 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 areas. (Downy and Powdery Mildew is common.) Others include Botrytis or Grey Mould and Black Spot. Develops zinc deficiency in alkaline soils. Pests include; Birds, Mites, Mealy bugs, weevils, rabbits, snails, Light Brown Apple Moth and Bunch Mite.
Cultivation notes: Propagated as cuttings.
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