What new grape varieties are suitable for cultivation in the south
Grape cultivation brings quick results, high returns, and sells well on the market. In recent years, grape growing in southern regions has developed rapidly; successes have brought extremely high returns, but there have also been many failures, mainly due to improper variety selection. Most of the Eurasian varieties that perform well in the north are not suited to open-field cultivation in the south, and even for rain-shelter cultivation, the principle of testing first and then expanding must be followed; they must not be introduced blindly. Here are several new grape varieties that perform well in open-field cultivation in the south and bring extremely high economic returns.
1. Hongxiangmi
American-European hybrid, ripens in late June. Natural berry weight 5 grams; after gibberellin treatment, berry weight over 10 grams, cluster weight over 500 grams. The berries are purplish red, with firm flesh, good quality, and a fresh fragrance. Vigorous growth, highly productive, strongly resistant to downy mildew, white rot and other diseases, and easy to manage. It is one of the top choices for extra-early-maturing grape cultivation in both southern and northern regions of our country.
2. Zaofeng
American-European hybrid, ripens in late June, 7 days earlier than Jingya and about 25 days earlier than Kyoho. Average berry weight 10 grams, large berries 16 grams, purplish black, colors quickly and evenly, good mouthfeel, excellent quality, 15% sugar content, flavor clearly superior to Jingya; strong disease resistance, easy to manage, good productivity. It is currently a relatively ideal variety among extra-early-maturing grapes.
3. Zaotian
American-European hybrid, ripens in early July, about 15 days earlier than Kyoho. Average berry weight 11 grams, abundant bloom; large clusters, average cluster weight 700 grams. Flesh crisp and tender, 18% sugar content, fairly sweet taste; vigorous tree growth, disease resistant. It is an excellent large-berry fresh-eating sweet grape variety with extremely good flavor among early-maturing varieties. Large berries 16 grams, purplish black, storage and transport resistant, extremely productive.
4. Summer Black
American-European hybrid, ripens in early July. Natural berry weight 3.5 grams, seedless; after gibberellin treatment, berry weight 8-12 grams, cluster weight over 600 grams. Berries purplish black, tightly set, thick bloom, easy to color; storage and transport resistant; excellent quality, richly sweet and refreshing, with a strawberry aroma. Fairly vigorous tree growth, strong disease resistance, productive, suitable for open-field cultivation across the country. It is a new variety with extremely outstanding overall performance among early-maturing grapes.
5. Yushuihong
American-European hybrid, ripens in mid-July, about 10 days earlier than Kyoho. Average berry weight 10 grams, large berries 16 grams, pink, thick bloom, berries set firmly, storage and transport resistant. 16% sugar content, excellent quality, with a strong osmanthus fragrance, very strong disease resistance, equally adaptable in the hot, rainy regions of the south. It is one of the varieties with the best overall traits suitable for planting in the south, and will bring new vitality to grape growing.
6. Giant Rose
American-European hybrid, ripens in early August. Average berry weight 9 grams, large berries 18 grams, purplish red, flesh fairly crisp, with rose fragrance, excellent quality, storage and transport resistant. Vigorous tree growth, strong disease resistance, easy to cultivate, easy to manage; can be planted in open fields in southern provinces. It is the most ideal variety to replace Kyoho, with good prospects for development.
7. Nankang
Released by the Hengtang Agricultural Science Institute of Lu'an City, Anhui Province; East Asian species. There are currently 3 series of varieties, ripening in early, mid, and late August respectively, and all can be harvested 30 days later. Natural berry weights are 6.5 grams, 5.5 grams, and 5 grams respectively; cluster weights are 450 grams, 400 grams, and 600 grams. The berries are all blue-black, with thick bloom, beautiful appearance, richly sweet taste, and excellent quality; they do not crack, do not drop, and do not shatter, and are extremely storage and transport resistant. Disease resistance is extremely strong, growth vigor is especially vigorous, and yields are very high. They can be eaten fresh or used to make premium wine.
In summary, how many of these grape varieties have you all seen? You can choose the most suitable grape variety for planting according to your own conditions.
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