Grapevine Sultanina - Seedless Grape, Mid-Season Ripening

Sultanina is a white mid-ripening seedless table grape variety originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. Widely grown in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Greece, USA, Australia, Chile and China. It is also found in Bulgaria, mostly in the warmer southern regions.   It is also known by the names: White Large Seedless, White Kishmish, Ak Kishmish, Ag Kishmish, Yellow Kishmish, Thompson Seedless (USA).    The variety is not resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew. The grapes are relatively resistant to grey mould. The vines are sensitive to low temperatures and drought. They show a tendency to poor fruit set. Ripens in the second half of September.    Bunches medium, cylindrical-conical, winged, of medium density and weighing about 180-230 g. The berries are small, oval, yellow-green or amber-yellow. The skin is thin, translucent. The texture is fleshy, with a pleasant taste.    A typical table variety. Its grapes are used mainly for producing raisins, for fresh consumption and for making jam.