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See all the varieties which we have access to listed below. Please note that products are available during specific seasons as well as the current market demands. Pricing for our products work on an offer basis, in other words make us and offer and we will negotiate with our suppliers on your behalf.
Black Grape Packaging and Sizes
Available Sizes |
Carton Weight |
RegularLargeX-LargeXX-Large |
4.5kg |
Black Grape Varieties and availability
Variety |
Availablitiy |
La Rochelle |
February - March |
Bonheur |
February - March |
Barlinka |
February - April |
Barlinka |
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Origin: |
Vine |
North Africa, Imported from Algiers in 1910 |
Vigour : StrongFruitfulness : reasonableBud Burst : middle SeptemberFull Bloom : early NovemberHarvest date : early March |
Bunch |
Berry |
Shape : oblong with well filled shouldersSize : largeDensity : dense |
Shape : round to ovalColor : blackMass : 7.5gTexture : reasonably firmTaste : neutralSkin : tough |
General |
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Prune with semi (4-6) to long bearers (8 buds). Poor colour on fertile soils, prefer light soils with suitable rootstocks. Good storage ability. Clones 27 and 47 are presently used. |
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Bonheur |
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Origin: |
Vine |
South Africa, selected by ARC-Nietvoorbij from a cross between Barlinka and Alphonse Lavallee. Released in 1986 |
Vigour : StrongFruitfulness : GoodBud Burst : middle SeptemberFull Bloom : late OctoberHarvest date : middle February |
Bunch |
Berry |
Shape : conical to roundSize : mediumDensity : good, slightly compact |
Shape : slightly short ovalColor : blue-blackMass :10 - 12gTexture : firmTaste : sweet neutralSkin : medium |
General |
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Prune with semi-long bearers (4-6 buds). Sunburn can occur on berries of bunches exposed to sun. Good affinity with known rootstocks except Ramsey. Good storage ability |
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La Rochelle |
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Origin: |
Vine |
South Africa, selected by ARC-Nietvoorbij from a cross between Barlinka and Alphonse Lavallee. Released in 1986 |
Vigour : StrongFruitfulness : GoodBud Burst : middle SeptemberFull Bloom : middle OctoberHarvest date : middle February |
Bunch |
Berry |
Shape : oblongSize : medium-largeDensity : well filled to compact |
Shape : roundColor : blackMass : 7 - 8gTexture : firmTaste : neutralSkin : semi-tough |
General |
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Prune with spur. Good resistance to berry splitting. Sets normally very well. Thrives well on variety of soils. Good affinity with known rootstocks, except Ramsey. Very good Storage ability. |
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