Fruit

What's New at the Farm

July 25, 2024: The table grapes are starting to ripen two weeks early. We measure brix, or the amount of sugar in the berries at this time, and try to predict when the grapes will be reaady to pick. Each variety of grape has a typical sugar content. We try to reach near peak ripeness before we pick for you.

Grapes

July 25, 2024.

Here is a summary of the ripening of our table grapes.

Chinese Black grape, too early to test sugar. Bunches are full and well proportioned.

Marquis seedless slip-skin grape, too early to test sugar. Healthy clusters.

Reliance seedless grape, just starting signs of changing color to pink. Too early to pick. However, the sugar is already at 15 brix. This will be our sweetest table grape. Wine-makers love making wine with this variety.

Himrod seedless grape, just starting signs of changing color to golden yellow. A little early to pick. The sugar level is at 15-18 brix, and the taste is very nice. Still a little thick-skinned. This will probably be our best year for this grape. We expect the sugar level to climb very high this year.

Everest seedless grape, not changing color yet. Too early to pick.