Red Flame Seedless Grapes, a vigorous hybrid table grape cultivar (Vitis vinifera) from Thompson Seedless and Cardinal parentage, produces large conical clusters of plump, deep crimson-red berries with crisp, sweet-tart flavor, thin crack-resistant skin, and signature crunch that defines premium table grapes worldwide. Developed by Hoekstra Fruit Farms and Israel's Volcani Institute, this early-season variety offers seedless convenience, long shelf life, and high market demand, thriving in hot tropical/subtropical Indian climates like Maharashtra with proper trellising. Layering/grafting ensures strong rootstock compatibility, disease resistance, heavy cropping (15-20 tonnes/ha), and rapid establishment from 1.5–3 feet plants for home arbors, vineyards, or commercial plots.
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1 live Red Flame Seedless Grapes Angoor layering/grafted fruit plant
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Height at dispatch: approximately 1.5–3 feet (vigorous cane cuttings)
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Premium variety selected for large red berries, sweetness (16-22° Brix), and reliable yields
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Complete with support stakes for initial trellis training
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🍇 Vigorous climber with long shoots forming medium-large (300-500g) conical bunches of 8-12mm round berries featuring firm juicy flesh, neutral to sweet-tart profile, and anthocyanin-rich red hue
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🌸 Early ripening (June-July in India), horizontal bearing needs sturdy pergola/trellis; low rot sensitivity but GA3 applications boost berry size
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💪 Rich in antioxidants, resveratrol, vitamins C/K, fiber supporting heart health, digestion, anti-aging; 3-4g berry weight averages
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🌦 Heat-loving (24-35°C), long season grower; sandy loam pH 6.5-7.5 with drip irrigation optimal
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🌱 Self-fertile, high TSS/acid ratio (21-46), stores 4-6 weeks post-harvest
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🌤 Light: Full sun 8+ hours daily essential for color development and sugar accumulation
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🪴 Soil: Well-drained sandy loam/clay loam enriched with organics; spacing 3x1.5m rows/vines
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💧 Watering: Drip irrigation 40-60L/vine weekly; critical pre-veraison, avoid wet feet
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🌿 Mulching: Black plastic/organic suppresses weeds, conserves moisture in hot climates
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✂️ Pruning: Long cane (12-15 buds) winter; cluster thinning, GA3 sprays (20ppm x3) for sizing
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🧴 Fertilizing: NPK 10:20:20 pre-bloom, potassium post-veraison; micronutrients zinc/boron
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🍇 Fresh snacking, fruit salads, raisins, juices, desserts; export favorite for crunch/sweetness
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💪 Cardiovascular protection, blood sugar regulation, eye health via polyphenols/polyphenols
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🌳 Creates shaded arbors/pergolas transforming backyards into productive vineyards
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🎁 Premium gift for wine lovers, health enthusiasts, or aspiring grapegrowers
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🐝 Attracts pollinators; versatile for organic/biodynamic farming
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Requires long hot season (>150 frost-free days); poor in cool/damp zones
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GA3/trellis mandatory for commercial berry size; monitor powdery mildew
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Berry quality peaks when plump, firmly stemmed, fully colored