Table varieties are called grapes that are eaten fresh, bunches and berries have an attractive appearance and high taste characteristics. These properties are preserved during storage and transportation. The most popular table grapes are discussed in this article.
White
White grapes are very popular with consumers and winegrowers. Its distinguishing feature is the white, yellow or green color of the berries. Also, it differs from other types in chemical composition - it contains more vitamins (A, B, C, E, K, PP), and minerals (magnesium, phosphorus, iron, selenium).
Table of characteristics of white grape varieties:
Grade | Vegetation period, days | Bunch weight, g | Berry weight, g | Frost resistance | Sugar,% | Acidity, g / l | Transportability |
Augustine | 117-120 | 400-50 | up to 5 | high | 17-18 | 6-7 | high |
Alyosha | 110-118 | 400-600 | 4-5 | increased | 18-20 | 3-5 | high |
Arcadia | 115-125 | 500-700 | 7-15 | high | 15-16 | 4-6 | high |
Victor | 100-110 | 500-1000 | 12-18 | high | 16-18 | 7-8 | high |
Delight | 110-120 | 500-600 | 6-7 | high | 19-26 | 5-9 | high |
Lady fingers | 126-138 | 300-400 | 7-10 | low | 17-18 | 4-5 | high |
Kesha | 100-130 | 600-900 | 10-12 | high | 18-24 | 5-8 | high |
White kishmish | 160-170 | 180-230 | up to 5 | average | 22-30 | 5-6 | average |
Laura | 110-115 | up to 1000 | 6-9 | high | 18-20 | 5-8 | high |
Monarch | 120-130 | 500-600 | up to 15 | not studied | 16-18 | 4-5 | high |
Pink Haze | 115-120 | 600-1500 | 10-12 | high | 16-19 | 5-7 | high |
Super Extra | 90-100 | 480-800 | 7-8 | high | 16-19 | 5-6 | high |
Timur | 105-115 | 400-600 | 6-8 | high | 17-22 | 6-9 | high |
Augustine
Bred from Pleven and Villar Blanc varieties in Bulgaria. An early grape variety that ripens by mid-August.
Bushes of great vigor, used as living fences and sheds. The bunches are conical, medium dense. The berries are white, transparent in the sun. The taste is simple but harmonious.
The following advantages of the variety are distinguished:
- unpretentious care;
- medium or high frost resistance;
- disease resistance;
- consistently high yield;
- ripe fruits can be stored on branches for up to 2-3 weeks.
Cons:
- exactingness to the composition of the soil;
- sensitivity to moisture.
Alyosha
Very early ripening variety. Bred by the breeders of the Volgograd experimental station from Madeleine Anzhevina and a mixture of pollen of table varieties.
Bushes with great vigor. Leaves are medium in size, five-lobed. The bunches are large, conical. The berries are medium or large, amber in color with a white coating, round in shape. The pulp is juicy, sweet, crunchy.
The main advantages:
- high taste characteristics;
- frost resistance;
- good maturation even in unfavorable years.
Minuses:
- susceptibility to disease;
- it is necessary to normalize the amount of ovary.
Arcadia
An artificially bred variety by the breeders of the V.E. Tairov Institute. Differs in high yields, early maturing.
Bushes are vigorous. The clusters are large, cylindrical-conical. The berries are large, round, dense structure. White, nutmeg aroma.
The advantages of Arcadia include:
- disease resistance;
- not exacting to leaving.
The minuses of the variety include:
- at high humidity, the berries crack;
- the need for rationing inflorescences.
Victor
The hybrid was bred by amateur breeders. Ripening dates are early or very early. The crop can be harvested from the end of August.
The bushes are very vigorous. The bunches are large, medium-dense. The berries are large, elongated with a pointed tip, when ripe, they are pinkish. The pulp is juicy.
There is a variety of Victor Hungarian selection, which refers to wine grapes.
The pluses include good ripening shoots.
By cons - resistance to fungal diseases and frost resistance have not been studied.
Delight
The variety is very early maturing. Received as a result of the work of breeders VNIIViV them. ME AND. Potapenko, Russia. It is bred from the varieties Zarya Severa, Dolores, and Russian Early.
A bush of medium vigor. Bunches are conical in shape, sometimes shapeless, large, of moderate density. The berries are oval, large. The skin is moderately dense, white, with a tan on the sunny side. The flesh is crispy, sweet harmonious taste.
Main advantages:
- can be stored for up to a month on the bushes without losing taste;
- frost resistant;
- resistant to mildew, gray rot;
- tolerates transportation well.
There are also disadvantages, these are:
- not resistant to phylloxera;
- average yield;
- a good crop can be harvested with a moderate load on the bush and well-developed perennial wood.
Lady fingers
The variety is native to Asia. The plant is of medium maturity.
The bushes are vigorous, the leaves are medium, five-lobed. The bunches are large, conical, loose, branchy. The berries are large, elongated, cylindrical-conical. The skin is thin yellow in color with a pinkish or greenish tint. The pulp is juicy, crunches a little.
The real name of the variety, which can be found in the literature on viticulture, is Husain white.
Main advantages:
- good taste;
- yield.
Some cons:
- affected by oidium;
- low frost resistance.
Kesha
The hybrid is bred from the Frumoasa Albé and Vostorg varieties. An early ripening variety.
Bushes are vigorous. The bunches are cylindrical, shapeless, of moderate density, and have a long stem. The berries are very large, oval. The skin is white. The pulp is dense, harmonious taste, sweet.
Kesha's advantages:
- high productivity;
- frost resistance;
- good taste characteristics.
Disadvantages:
- susceptibility to disease;
- A stable crop is harvested from perennial bushes with good wood.
White kishmish (oval)
A mid-season, ancient grape variety characterized by the absence of seeds. The regions of origin are Central Asia and the Middle East.
Bushes are vigorous. Leaves are medium, rounded, with upward curved edges. The clusters are cylindrical or conical, of medium size and density, winged. The berries are small, oval, yellow-green in color. The pulp has a pleasant, fleshy taste.
Round white raisins are distinguished by a rounded, slightly flattened shape of berries.
The variety has the following advantages:
- no seeds, which allows the production of high quality raisins;
- good taste indicators.
White raisins have the following disadvantages:
- average resistance to frost;
- not resistant to disease.
Laura
At the heart of the grape varieties: Muscat de Saint-Valier, Hamburg Muscat, Husayne, Queen Tairovskaya. Bred at the Odessa Institute of Wine. The ripening period is very early.
Bushes are vigorous. The bunch is conical, loose, large. The berries are white with a light green tint, covered with purine, a tan can appear in the sun. The pulp is dense, with a pleasant taste, it accumulates sugar well.
With the use of gibberellin, you can increase the length of the berries and get seedless grapes.
Pros:
- good transportability;
- disease resistance;
- berries rarely crack;
- can be stored on bushes for a long time.
Monarch
Early-ripening variety is bred by amateur breeders based on the Talisman and Cardinal.
The bushes are very vigorous. The clusters are large in size and density. The berries are round, yellow, a reddish tan appears in the sun. The pulp is dense, the skin is easily eaten. The taste is harmonious, with a muscat aroma.
The advantages of the Monarch are as follows:
- shoots are well developed;
- the crop is stored on bushes for a long time without loss of taste;
- not gorged.
Several cons:
- resistance to diseases and frost has not been studied;
- not suitable for growing on an industrial scale.
Pink Haze
A hybrid obtained from varieties Talisman and Kishmish radiant. Ripening - early.
Bushes are vigorous. The clusters are large, cylindrical-conical, medium-dense. The berries are oval, large, white with a pink blush. The pulp is fleshy, the skin is not felt during eating, the taste is characterized as harmonious.
Among the advantages of the variety:
- high portability;
- frost resistance.
Cons - average resistance to disease.
Super Extra
A variety of amateur selection of winegrowers in Russia. In terms of ripening - very early.
A bush of great vigor. The bunch is large, conical, wide, medium or loose density. The berry is large, ovoid, white. The skin is not thick, medium density. The pulp is juicy and fleshy, with a harmonious taste.
Main advantages:
- high productivity;
- high portability;
- resistant to mildew and powdery mildew.
Some disadvantages:
- need shelter for the winter;
- berries are fenced;
- not resistant to gray mold.
Timur
Bred in Russia from the Frumoasa Albe and Vostorg varieties. Ripening period is very early.
Bushes of medium to low vigor. Bunch of conical shape, moderate looseness. The berry is large, oval or nipple with a pointed tip. The skin is white with a yellowish sun tan, thin. The pulp is crispy, dense, has a nutmeg aroma.
The pros are:
- frost resistance;
- disease resistance.
There are such disadvantages:
- picky about the composition of the soil;
- the appearance of a tart taste of the skin is possible.
Pink
Pink is the name for those grape varieties that have a berry color from pale to bright pink. They are highly appreciated by buyers for their attractive appearance. This grape picks up a lot of sugar, but can lose color in the sun, therefore, to preserve the presentation, the bunches should be shaded.
Variety | Vegetation period, days | Bunch weight, g | Berry Weight, g | Frost resistance | Sugar,% | Acidity, g / l | Transportability |
Angelica | 115-125 | 800-1500 | 10-12 | not studied | 17-20 | 6-8 | high |
Annie | 130-140 | 700-1200 | 13-15 | low | 18-50 | 5-7 | high |
Libya | 105-110 | 600-1000 | 10-13 | average | 20 and more | 5-7 | high |
Transformation | 110-115 | 700-1500 | 13-14 | low | 17-19 | 6-7 | increased |
Angelica
By maturity refers to the early varieties. Grown in the southern regions.
Bushes are vigorous. The bunch is big, conic elongated, friable. The berry is large, elongated, pointed at the tip, white with a pink rose. The pulp is dense and crunchy, has a harmonious taste, the skin is of medium thickness.
The variety is also called Xenia.
The plus of the variety is its good transportability.
Cons:
- tendency to irrigate berries;
- frost resistance and disease resistance - is being studied.
Annie
Variety of amateur selection. Harvest ripens by early September.
The bushes are very vigorous. The bunch is large, loose, sometimes branched, conical or cylindrical in shape. The skin is bright pink, medium density. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, with a nutmeg aroma.
The following advantages are distinguished:
- high productivity;
- good ripening of shoots;
- resistance to underlying diseases.
The disadvantages include:
- requires yield rationing;
- shelter is needed for the winter.
Libya
Derived from Flamingo and Arcadia varieties, very early.
Bushes grow strongly. The bunch is large, cylindrical, not very dense. Berries are oval, large. The skin is pink, it is not felt during meals. The pulp is fleshy, juicy with a nutmeg aroma.
Among the pluses:
- clusters can be stored on the bush for up to a month after ripening;
- practically does not suffer from oidium and mildew.
Disadvantages:
- average frost resistance;
- must be treated with fungicides for prevention.
Transformation
A very early ripening hybrid, bred amateur.
The bushes are very vigorous. The bunch is shapeless, maybe conical, of medium density. The berries are large, oval-elongated, pink. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, the skin is of medium thickness.
Positive characteristics:
- high transportability and presentation;
- the ability to produce crops in stepchildren.
Disadvantages:
- low frost resistance, requires shelter for the winter;
- not resistant to disease.
Black
A distinctive characteristic is the dark blue, purple, almost black, berry color. The composition of grapes of this species contains an increased content of antioxidants. It is recommended for use in disorders of the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine systems and oncology.
Variety | Growing season, days | Cluster weight, g | Berry Weight, g | Frost resistance | Sugar,% | Acidity, g / l | Transportability |
Athos | 95-100 | 500-700 | 10-11 | high | 18-19 | 4-5 | high |
Cardinal | 120-125 | 340-510 | 6-7 | low | 15-18 | 7-9 | high |
Kuban | 120-125 | 700-900 | 10-12 | high | 18-20 | 5-6 | high |
Moldova | 155-160 | 400-600 | 5-6 | average | 17-18 | 7-10 | high |
In memory of Negrul | 145-160 | 500-1500 | 5-7 | increased | 16-18 | 5-8 | high |
Early Magarach | 120-125 | 200-500 | 3-5 | low | 16-17 | 5-6 | high |
Rochefort | 110-120 | 500-1000 | 8-13 | not studied | 14-18 | 4-7 | high |
Strashensky | 100-145 | 600-1000 | 7-12 | low | 18-19 | 7-8 | low |
Athos
The variety is very early ripening, harvesting begins in late August, bred from varieties Talisman and Kodryanka.
Bushes of medium and high vigor. The bunch is conical, large. The fruits are elongated and large. The skin is dark blue, of medium thickness. The pulp is crispy with a delicate tart taste.
There are several advantages of the variety:
- high productivity;
- resistance to fungal diseases;
- high portability.
Cons - requires shelter for the winter.
Cardinal
An American grape variety based on the Queen of Vineyards and Alfons Lavalle. Refers to grapes of very early ripening.
The vigor of the bushes is medium. The leaves are large, shiny, sometimes wavy. Bunches of cylindrical or conical shape, loose or very loose structure, large size. The berry is large, oval or round, with a beveled top. The skin is dense, but tears well, purple with a red tint. The pulp is juicy, greenish-white. The taste of the grapes is pleasant, there is a light nutmeg aroma.
The variety has the following advantages:
- high productivity;
- tolerates transportation well;
- good keeping quality, without loss of presentation;
- excellent taste of fresh grapes and processed products.
The variety also has disadvantages:
- capricious to growing conditions;
- not resistant to disease;
- not resistant to frost;
- berries do not ripen evenly; productivity is not stable.
Kuban
The varieties are based on Moldova and Cardinal. Early ripening grapes.
Assessment of the growth force of the bushes is above average. The clusters are very large, of medium density, cylindrical-conical. The berries are large, oval, black, covered with a thick coating. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, has a harmonious taste.
Positive traits:
- high productivity;
- ripened grapes can be stored on bushes;
- not damaged by wasps;
- high portability;
- resistant to disease.
Moldova
Grapes derived from the varieties Guzal Kara and Villar Blanc. Late ripening.
The bushes grow with great vigor, the leaves are round, large. Bunch in the form of a cylinder or cone, medium dense. The berry is large, oval, dark purple in color with a thick bloom. The pulp is fleshy, the taste can be described as simple.
Among the advantages:
- can be grown as a horizontal living shelter for gazebos;
- resistant to disease;
- lasts a long time on the bushes;
- high transportability and durability.
Disadvantages:
- thickening of the bushes leads to the crushing of the berries;
- requires trimming by a competent grower, as it does not tolerate overload and underloading of crops.
In memory of Negrul
Bred in Moldova from the varieties Korna nyagra and Datie de Saint-Valier. The variety is of medium ripening period.
Bushes grow strongly. The bunches are loose, large. The berries are elongated, black with a thick bloom, dense inside, without specific flavors.
The main advantages of the variety:
- high product ratings of bunches and berries;
- increased winter hardiness;
- disease resistance;
- can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time.
The disadvantages of the variety:
- requires increased eye load when trimming;
- average yield.
Early Magarach
Bred by Ukrainian breeders from Madeleine Anzhevin and Black Kishmish. The variety is very early, you can harvest from the 3rd decade of August.
Bushes are large. The leaves are large, cordate, vesicular.The cluster is medium to large in size, medium dense, conical, wide, winged. The berry is large, round or oval. The skin is firm, but tears well, dark blue with a thick waxy coating. Inside - juicy, meaty, the taste is simple.
Among the advantages are:
- high and stable productivity;
- not affected by gray mold.
The disadvantages include:
- susceptibility to diseases with mildew and phylloxera;
- low frost resistance;
- for cultivation, light, well-warmed soils are needed.
Rochefort
An amateur selection hybrid with the participation of the Talisman and Cardinal varieties, early in terms of ripening.
Bushes are vigorous. The cluster is of medium size and mass, conical. The berry is round, dark blue. The pulp is fleshy, tasty, the skin is well eaten.
Pros - high ripening shoots.
Cons - the propensity to diseases, frost resistance and stability of the crop have not been studied.
Strashensky
Bred by Moldovan breeders from Druzhba, Catta-Kurgan, Dodrelyabi and Muscat de Saint-Valier varieties. Early and mid-early ripening variety.
The vigor of the bushes is medium. A bunch of medium density and weight, loose. The berry is large, black in color, with good taste.
The main advantages:
- resistance to most diseases;
- good presentation.
The main disadvantages:
- low frost resistance;
- berries can be affected by gray rot and oidium when the ripe crop is overexposed on the bushes;
- poor keeping quality.
Table grapes are classified as white, pink and black. Common characteristics for them are high presentation and excellent taste. To determine which variety is best to grow, you should pay attention to the requirements for growing conditions, susceptibility to diseases, keeping quality and transportability.