🌿 Sharad Seedless Grape – Plant Description
Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera
Common Name: Sharad Seedless Grape
Type: Perennial, deciduous vine
Origin: India (hybrid developed for Indian climates)
🍇 Fruit Features
Type: Seedless table grape
Size: Medium to large bunches; berries are round to slightly oval
Color: Dark purplish-black when fully ripe
Taste: Sweet with mild acidity, juicy
Texture: Crisp skin with firm flesh
🌱 Plant Characteristics
Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine; requires strong support or trellis
Leaves: Broad, lobed, deep green
Flowers: Small, greenish, borne in clusters (self-pollinating)
Season: Ripens around late summer to early autumn (August–October)
☀️ Ideal Growing Conditions
Climate: Thrives in warm, dry climates; prefers subtropical to tropical zones
Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.5)
💧 Watering & Care
Watering: Regular watering during growing and fruiting seasons, avoid waterlogging
Fertilizer: Apply organic compost + balanced NPK (10:10:10) in early spring and post-harvest
Pruning: Annual pruning (in winter) helps stimulate new growth and fruiting
Support: Train on a trellis, bower, or wire frame
🐛 Pests & Diseases
Common Issues: Powdery mildew, anthracnose, mealybugs, and aphids
Treatment: Neem oil spray or fungicide (preventive); ensure good airflow
🌿 Benefits & Uses
Great for fresh eating, juicing, and drying (as raisins)
Rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K
Improves digestion and heart health