General

Category: Grape
Grape type: Black seedless
Selection No.: G1-1061
Origin: ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij
Exclusive licensee: Culdevco (Pty) Ltd

Suggested Protocol

Thinning: Bunches set loose (no thinning spays necessary)
Sizing: No sizing sprays necessary. Low GA3 concentration is recommended to thicken pedicels.
Girdling: No girdling necessary
Ethephon: None required in the Berg River and Hex River Valley Regions
Picking: Minimum 18°Brix but not later than 20°Brix due to poor hanging ability

Fruit Characteristics

Harvest date (first pick): Early. Ripens shortly after Flame Seedless
Berry attachment: Moderate
Colour: Dark red violet to black
Sugar at harvest: 18-20˚Brix
Flesh texture: Edible to chewy skin. Slightly to moderately firm texture and juicy.
Bunch shape and size: Medium long conical to funnel; large
Cap stem size: Small
Fertility: Good
Vigour: Very strong with Ramsey
Yield: 4 500 – 5 000 4.5 kg cartons/ha
Hanging ability: Good in no rain
Storage ability: Very good, but no longer than 7 weeks
Pruning: Cane

General

Category: Grape
Grape type: Black seedless
Selection No.: G1-1061
Origin: ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij
Exclusive licensee: Culdevco (Pty) Ltd

Suggested Protocol

Thinning: Bunches set loose (no thinning spays necessary)
Sizing: No sizing sprays necessary. Low GA3 concentration is recommended to thicken pedicels.
Girdling: No girdling necessary
Ethephon: None required in the Berg River and Hex River Valley Regions
Picking: Minimum 18°Brix but not later than 20°Brix due to poor hanging ability

Fruit Characteristics

Harvest date (first pick): Early. Ripens shortly after Flame Seedless
Berry attachment: Moderate
Colour: Dark red violet to black
Sugar at harvest: 18-20˚Brix
Flesh texture: Edible to chewy skin. Slightly to moderately firm texture and juicy.
Bunch shape and size: Medium long conical to funnel; large
Cap stem size: Small
Fertility: Good
Vigour: Very strong with Ramsey
Yield: 4 500 – 5 000 4.5 kg cartons/ha
Hanging ability: Good in no rain
Storage ability: Very good, but no longer than 7 weeks
Pruning: Cane