Grape (Vitis vinifera) is basically a sub- tropical crop. However in India, grapes are cultivated for their excellence also under tropical condition.
Maharashtra is a leading state in production of grapes in the whole country. With regard to agricultural land under grape cultivation and grapes production, Nasik and Sangli district are at forefront in the state.
Indias high productivity in grape has made it to reach 18th position in the world.
DESCRIPTION OF COMMERCIALLY GROWN VARIETIES:
NAME OF THE VARIETY DESCRIPTION BERRY DIAMETER
Thompson Seedless Berries are oval to oblong in shape with T.S.S. 18 22o Brix, acidity 0.5 to 0.7% 16 mm to 18 mm
Sonaka Berries are elongated, cylindrical and amber colored, T.S.S. around 22o Brix, acidity 0.4 to 0.7% 16 mm to 19 mm
Sharad Seedless Berries are oblong to elliptical in shape and bluish black in color with T.S.S. 18 -21 oBrix and acidity 0.5 to 0.7% 18 mm to 22 mm
Tas-e-Ganesh Berries are ovoid shaped and green to amber in color with T.S.S. 20- 22 oBrix and acidity 0.5 to ) 0.65% 15 mm to 20 mm