Grape — Red Globe
Vitis Vinifera 'Red Globe'
Red Globe Grape - Vitis Vinifera 'Red Globe'
Red globe is a popular table variety. Fruit is large, round and red skinned. With a crisp but fleshy texture, these grapes have an excellent flavour. Maturity is around Janurary and trees are self - fertile.
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Fruit information
Maturity: January.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Red.
Texture: Crisp and fleshy.
Flavour: Good is fairly neutral..
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.
Growth rate: Low vigour.
Leaf shape: dentate, simple or lobed.
Leaf colour: green / deciduous.
Growing conditions: Plant in winter in an open sunny position in well drained soils. (sandy to clay loam.) Grapes are fairly tolerant to salt and waterlogging than other trees. They love a warm summer climate because rain splits fruit and damages young shoots..
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 no thinning required. Tolerant to rain
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