What are the latest grape varieties? Detailed introduction to the main varieties

Grapes are a common and important fruit that people love. There will always be some grape varieties that everyone knows well, but many people may not be so clear about what types of grapes there are. In fact, many friends want to learn about this aspect, after all, understanding the types lets you know which varieties belong to the same category and have the same or similar origins, which is helpful when choosing varieties. Now let us take a look at the introduction.

1. Red grapes

The main characteristic of red grapes is that the fruit is red, most are round, and the fruit is relatively glossy. The leaves of the plant are goosefoot-shaped, with lobes. The main early-maturing variety is Jingya, the mid-maturing variety is Kyoho, and the late-maturing variety is Red Globe. Red grapes have whitening and beauty benefits, can also resist aging, and are mainly used to make wine. In China, they are mainly grown in the Shandong region.

2. Purple grapes

Also called autumn grape, the leaves are ovate, with many tendrils. The characteristic is that the stem ridges are relatively obvious and deep, and the tendrils are opposite the leaves. The branches and pedicels are surrounded by short hairs. They mainly have certain medicinal effects and relatively good efficacy. Purple grapes come from Vitis amurensis and the vines grow vigorously. The main Oriental varieties are the Longyan variety and the Thompson Seedless variety. They have high edible value, are easy to absorb, and contain a variety of trace elements. In the past, wild species mainly grew in mountain forests and shrubs.

3. White grapes

They mainly grow in warm tropical regions and live in low- and medium-altitude areas, generally among hills and medium-height valleys. The characteristics are smooth leaves, vines covered with white powder, relatively small fruit, and heart-shaped leaves. They are not woody vines but herbaceous. Common varieties are Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer

They mainly have the aroma of other fruits and are suitable for winemaking.

4. Black grapes

They are the most nutritious. The main characteristics are that the color is black and glossy. The reason it is black is because it contains a large amount of anthocyanins, and mainly the vitamin content is higher than that of other grapes. They have certain medicinal value, are mainly good for the kidneys, and mainly tonify qi and benefit the spirit. The main variety is Summer Black grape, which is early-maturing and has strong disease resistance. The advantage is that the fruit does not easily fall off.

5. Green grapes

The main characteristic is that the fruit remains green until it ripens, the fruit is relatively translucent, and the flesh is firm. The fruit shape is oblong. The main producing area is in Xinjiang, China, and the main variety is Xinjiang Thompson Seedless. The fruit has a very high sugar content and is mainly suitable for making raisins or eating fresh.

The main grape varieties are five major categories, among which there are some smaller categories, and there are many corresponding varieties, but only a few obvious representatives are introduced. When planting, you can choose some new varieties or varieties suitable for the local area according to market demand.