Summer is the peak season for grapes . Due to differences in growing environments and other factors across regions, the varieties available vary greatly, such as the Sunshine Rose grape from Lixian County, Hunan Province. So what is the Black Yellow grape variety? What are its characteristics? A detailed introduction follows:
1. Origin of Varieties
Black Emperor grapes are a hybrid of Kyoho and Rose Belle, and are a natural seedless triploid variety.
2. Morphological characteristics
The Black Emperor grape is spherical in shape, reaching 6 centimeters in diameter. Its skin is thin, purplish-red in color, and has a white powdery coating. The flesh is thick, juicy, and pale green in color.
3. Taste characteristics
Black Emperor grapes have a complex flavor profile, thick bloom, easy skin peeling, and a sugar content of 22-25%. They have a blend of berry and rose aromas, and a sweet but not cloying flavor. Overall, their taste and quality are slightly superior to Kyoho grapes .
4. Variety characteristics
Black King grapes exhibit good flower bud differentiation, strong fruit-bearing capacity, and exceptionally high yield. Management is simpler than for Sunshine Rose grapes; they do not detach from the stem, berries, or crack. The average bunch weight upon maturity is 600-700 grams, resulting in high yields. Furthermore, they do not require manual thinning and can be stored for a longer period, making them suitable for long-distance storage and transportation.
5. Maturity stage
Black Emperor grapes ripen in mid-August in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, generally about 10 days later than Kyoho grapes.
6. Growing environment
Black Emperor grapes originated in Japan and thrive in warm, humid, sunny, and nutrient-rich environments.
7. Planting Prospects
Black Emperor grapes are a delicious and high-yielding variety. The planting techniques are the same as those for Kyoho grapes. They are easy to manage, save time and labor, and are not as precious as Sunshine Rose grapes. They have strong overall resistance and promising planting prospects.
