Grapes are an important fruit tree in China, with a yield second only to apples , citrus fruits, and pears. However, due to differences in planting climate and other conditions in different regions, the varieties suitable for cultivation vary. So, what about Yongyou No. 1 grapes? What are the varieties? Details are as follows:
1. Origin of Varieties
Yongyou No. 1 grape is a bud mutation of Tengren grape and belongs to the European and American grape varieties.
2. Place of origin
Yongyou No. 1 grapes are produced in Yinzhou District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, hence the name Yinhong grapes.
3. Maturity stage
It matures in the mid-season, slightly earlier than Kyoho grapes , and begins to ripen in mid-to-late July in the Dazeshan area of Shandong.
4. External features
(1) Fruit: The fruit grows tightly, is round or nearly round, turns purplish-black when ripe, and has an average weight of 14-16 grams. After enlargement treatment, it can reach 18 grams.
(2) Fruit cluster: The fruit cluster is large and conical, with few secondary clusters, and the cluster weighs 300-400 grams.
5. Taste characteristics
It is juicy, sweet, and has a strong strawberry aroma. It has a sugar content of around 16 degrees Brix, low acidity, and a good flavor. However, the flesh is relatively firm and the skin is slightly thick.
6. Variety Advantages
Yongyou No. 1 grapes are renowned for their large berries, excellent taste, high fruit set rate, and ease of management. Furthermore, the vines are vigorous, with a high branching rate and strong disease resistance. After ripening, the grapes can remain on the vine for an extended period without cracking, and they are well-suited for transportation. They can be grown in greenhouses or open fields, making them a high-quality grape variety.
7. Production Performance
Yongyou No. 1 grapes have a high fruit set rate and high yield, with an average fruit set coefficient of 2.0. Under normal management conditions, each mu (approximately 0.067 hectares) can yield about 4,000-5,000 jin (approximately 2,000-2,500 catties).
8. Suitable planting area
Yongyou No. 1 grapes are highly adaptable, and therefore have a relatively wide range of suitable planting areas. They are currently cultivated in Shandong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Zhejiang and other places.
9. Market Price
The market price is generally around 6-20 yuan per kilogram.
