Grapevines

Grapevine 'Red Globe'

Vitis vinifera L. ‘Red Globe’

Red Globe is one of the most recognisable table grapes in the world, and you can see why at a glance: huge, round pink berries that fill the hand. It ripens late, keeps exceptionally well after harvest and travels without suffering, which is why it turns up on shelves everywhere. It is seeded, so it suits customers who do not count that against it. It does need its crop thinned: left loaded, it loses both the size and the colour that make it stand out. A Californian variety from UC Davis, released in 1981; VIVC no. 9972.

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The variety: Red Globe

Very large red grape with seeds · Red seeded table grape

Fruit colour

Red to purplish red

Seeds

Seeded

Berry size / shape

Very large, round

Taste / texture

Sweet, firm and fleshy

Ripening

Late · September

Use

Table grape

Harvest period

JunJulAugSepOct

About the variety

Red Globe stands out for its very large, round berries and firm, fleshy texture. It is an impressive choice for anyone who wants big, sweet grapes and doesn't mind the seeds. It keeps very well after picking.

In your garden

It likes sun, good drainage and strong support that can carry the weight of the large clusters. It responds well to short (spur) pruning. Keep a balanced number of clusters for good berry size and even ripening.

Care tip: Watch for overcropping and sunburn. Avoid stripping the leaves around the clusters all at once.

Indicative for lowland Cyprus. Berry size, sweetness and ripening time depend on site, climate, crop load and care.

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Attributes

Type

Climber, deciduous

Spread

2.5 – 4.0 m

Soil

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid to neutral (ph 5.5–7.0)

Min. temperature

-12 °C

Data: Missouri Botanical Garden

Edible Attracts pollinators

Care guide

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Height

2–4 m

Hardiness

Medium

Flowering

Spring

Foliage

Deciduous

In Cyprus

Grapevines have a long history in Cyprus, and Red Globe is a seeded table grape with very large berries. It needs full sun to fruit well and free-draining soil; poorly drained ground should be avoided. Vines adapt to little water, but fruitfulness drops, so once established water deeply according to soil moisture and weather, and avoid water stress between bloom and berry softening. Red Globe fruit is prone to sunburn. In mountain and colder locations, whether the fruit ripens well and how to protect new growth from late frosts need to be judged locally.

Uses in gardens and projects

Trained and pruned, typically to around 2–4 m, it covers pergolas and trellises over courtyards, taverna terraces and hotel gardens; being deciduous, it gives summer shade and lets winter sun through. It also suits family table-grape plots. It needs sturdy support, annual pruning while dormant and crop-load management: thin shoots and clusters according to how heavily the vine is cropping, for fewer but larger berries.

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Globe seedless?: No. It is a seeded table grape with very large berries.
Is it frost hardy?: As a deciduous vine it spends winter dormant, but its cold tolerance depends on growth stage and microclimate. In mountain and colder spots, fruit ripening and late frosts on new growth need to be assessed locally.
Does it need pruning?: Yes, every year while the vine is dormant. For large berries the crop also needs managing, thinning according to how many clusters the vine carries.
How much water does it need?: Irrigation is essential for good growth and cropping. Water deeply according to soil moisture and weather, and avoid stress between bloom and berry softening.