Red grapes are considered one of the world's four major fruits , containing various fruit acids, vitamins, minerals , and other nutrients. They are also sweet, juicy, and very popular in the market. So what variety of grapes is the red grape? Let's take a look at its variety introduction below.
1. Classification by family and genus
Red Globe is a plant belonging to the order Vitales of the class Dicotyledonous plants. It is a species of Eurasian grape and is also known as Red Globe, Late Red Grape, Red Globe, etc.
2. Main production areas
Red Globe grapes originated in the United States and were introduced to China in 1987. Currently, the main red Globe grape growing areas in China are Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Gansu, and Yunnan.
3. Fruit characteristics
Red Globe grape bunches are large and long, conical in shape, with exceptionally large berries and exceptionally long stems. The berries are oval, about 3 cm in diameter, with an average weight of 17 grams and a maximum weight of 25-35 grams. The skin is medium-thick, bright red, and the bloom does not easily fall off.
4. Variety characteristics
Red Globe grapes are characterized by their beautiful appearance, good marketability, excellent taste, superior quality, early fruiting, and high yield. They are also particularly resistant to transportation and storage, exhibiting excellent overall traits among table grapes and are widely recognized as a high-quality grape variety.
5. Maturity time
Red grapes mainly ripen in autumn, generally starting to color in late July and maturing by late September, taking about 135 days from budding to fruiting.
6. Production Performance
Red Globe grapes can typically yield 1750-2000 kg per mu (approximately 0.16 acres). However, the specific yield varies depending on factors such as the planting area, variety, climate conditions, and management practices.
7. Growth Habits
Red Globe grapes prefer sunlight and dislike shade. They are drought-tolerant, thrive in dry environments, and prefer deep, organic-rich, loose, light loam and sandy loam soils that are slightly alkaline or neutral.
8. Planting Guidelines
The best time to plant red grapes is in the spring each year. They are usually suitable for planting in warm, sunny areas with suitable temperatures and well-drained soil.
