Interesting facts about grapes
- Grape domestic cultivation started about 8.000 years ago in the Near East.
- Ancient Greeks believed that god Dionysus brought the first vine to them.
- The Greek god Dionysus was most of the time depicted holding a grape cluster or a glass of wine.
- Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics also depict grapes.
- In many cases, grape producers understand that the plants may need irrigation by the orientation and curling of the top tendril.
- One of the traditional dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine (dolmades) is made of vine leaves.
- A fungal disease called noble rot may lead to the production of sweet wines with unique and desired organoleptic characteristics. In a few words, it does so by causing water to evaporate and thus increasing the sugar content in the remaining juice.
- Red grapes and wine have high antioxidant capacity.
- Vine products include table grapes, dehydrated grapes (currants), wine, grape juice, concentrated must, distillates, leaves, and vinegar. Different varieties are used for each of the above purposes.
Viticulture Definition – What is Viticulture?
Fast Facts on Grapes
How to Grow Grapes for Profit- Commercial Grape Grower’s Essential Guide
Soil Requirements and Preparation for Grapevine Farming
Grapevines Planting and Plant spacing – Number of plants per hectare
Grapes Training Systems and Methods
Vine Pruning, Defoliation and Thinning
Grapes Irrigation and Water Management
Common Grapevine Pest and Diseases
Grape Harvesting – When and How to Harvest Vineyard
Grape Yield per Hectare and Acre
