Index
1- Crimson Seedles – Seedless table grapes.
The crimson grape is a variety of red apirena grape (seedless).
This variety was obtained in California from the crossing of Emperor and C33-199.
2- Crimson Seedles Clusters:
The bunch is medium, conical and compact.
3- Berries:
The grains are elliptical in shape and of medium size.
The skin is thick and red in color.
The berries have crisp pulp with a neutral and very sweet flavor.
- Color: Red.
- Shape: Elliptical.
- Caliber: Medium, ranges from 17 – 22 mm.
- º Brix: 18.
- Flavor: Neutral, very sweet.
- Pulp: Crunchy.
- Skin: Thick.
4- Strains:
Crimson seedless grape strains are very vigorous.
They are very productive.
5- Agricultural characteristics and adaptation to the viticultural environment:
- Variety very sensitive to powdery mildew
- Very good resistance to handling, transport and cold storage.
- Improves with clusters thinning.
- Responds well to the use of gibberellic acid.
- The use of Ethephón in the veraison improves the color.
- Vine and trellis conduction.
6- Phenology of crimson seedles:
Station:
Mid-Late.
Sprouting Date:
2nd decade of March.
Maturation Date:
2nd decade of August.
Harvest
Until 2nd week of November.
- Fertility: High.
- Production: High.
- Vigor: Very high.
7- Conduction: Parral and trellis.
The primary problem associated with its production is insufficient berry color.
Also the small size of the berry is a problem.
Unfortunately, cultural practices that increase its production and the size of the berry lead to a reduction in its color.
The Crimson Seedless grape is very sensitive to hatred.
It is a very well received variety in the market.
8- Skills and Uses
Very good plant resistance, handling, transport and cold storage.