When Do Turpan Grapes Ripen? An Introduction to Their Ripening Period

Grapes are a common fruit in daily life and are very popular. Some are grown specifically for making wine and raisins. So when do grapes in the Turpan region ripen?

1. When do grapes in the Turpan region ripen?

Grapes in the Turpan region generally ripen from July to September, but because there are two types, early-ripening and late-ripening, the ripening times differ slightly. For example, early-ripening varieties generally ripen from late June to early July, while late-ripening varieties generally ripen in October. By August, a grape festival is held, and this is also the season when grape ripening is most concentrated.

2. What kinds of grapes are there?

1. Red grapes

The main characteristic of red grapes is that the fruit is red, mostly round, and the fruit is rather glossy. The leaves of the plant are goosefoot-shaped with lobes. The main early-ripening variety is Jingya, the mid-season variety is Kyoho, and the late-ripening 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 grapes, with oval leaves and many tendrils. Their characteristic is that the ridges on the branches are fairly 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 quite good efficacy. Purple grapes come from Vitis amurensis, and the vines grow vigorously. The main Oriental varieties are Longyan and Thompson Seedless. They have high edible value, are easy to absorb, and contain various 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 mid-altitude areas, generally among hills and valleys of medium height. Their characteristics are smooth leaves, vines covered with a white powder, and somewhat smaller fruit. The leaves are heart-shaped, and they are not woody vines but herbaceous. Common varieties are Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer, which mainly have the aroma of other fruits and are suitable for winemaking.

4. Black grapes

They are the most nutritious. Their main characteristics are that the color is black and glossy. The reason they are black is that they contain a large amount of anthocyanins, and their vitamin content is mainly higher than that of other grapes. They have certain medicinal value, are mainly good for the kidneys, and mainly replenish qi and benefit the spirit. The main variety is Summer Black grapes, which ripen early and have strong disease resistance. Their advantage is that the fruit does not easily fall off.

5. Green grapes

Their main characteristic is that the fruit remains green until it ripens, the fruit is fairly translucent, and the flesh is firm. The fruit shape is oblong. Their 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.