Grapevine 'Sultanina' (Thompson Seedless)
Vitis vinifera L. ‘Sultanina’
Sultanina is the most widely grown seedless grape in the world and the reference variety for the raisin trade. Green-white seedless berries with a clean, neutral flavour that suits everything: table, raisin and wine. Ripening is medium. It has been established in the eastern Mediterranean for a very long time, and because it travelled everywhere it has collected hundreds of names — a customer may ask for Thompson Seedless or any local name, and the planting material is the same. Origin in Central Asia; VIVC no. 12051, with 167 recorded synonyms.
The variety: Sultanina
The classic seedless variety for fresh grapes and raisins · Thompson Seedless
About the variety
Sultanina, known internationally as Thompson Seedless, is the most widely grown seedless variety in the world. It gives plenty of sweet, neutral-tasting grapes, ideal for eating fresh and for drying into raisins at home.
In your garden
Plant in a sunny spot with free-draining soil and good support. It needs long pruning, because the first buds on a cane are less fruitful. Avoid overcropping for better fruit quality.
Indicative for lowland Cyprus. Berry size, sweetness and ripening time depend on site, climate, crop load and care.
Attributes
Data: Missouri Botanical Garden
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Sources
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Vitis vinifera L. ‘Sultanina’
- Facts Missouri Botanical Garden
- VIVC Vitis International Variety Catalogue — Sultanina (VIVC 12051)