Sapphire grapes have the characteristics of a short growing season, and it only takes 4 months from planting to harvest; Sapphire grapes are also twice larger than ordinary varieties of grapes, and their fruit sugar content is also higher than ordinary varieties. 3 times; it also has the characteristics of not falling off and strong resistance to diseases and insect pests; but the planting area of ??sapphire grapes is twice that of ordinary varieties. 1. Advantages of sapphire grapes

1. Short growth period

The growth period of sapphire grapes is also relatively short, with only 4 months from planting to harvest. , ordinary varieties take half a year; usually grafted in late April during the Spring Festival, they will germinate in early May, bloom in early June, the fruit will begin to develop in mid-July, the fruit will begin to change color in early August, and the fruit will basically be ready by the end of August. Mature.

2. The fruit is large and delicious

The grains of sapphire grapes are relatively round and plump, and their size is 2 times larger than ordinary grapes. They taste very sweet. The sugar content in their fruits is It is more than three times that of ordinary varieties. There is no core in the pulp, which makes it more enjoyable to eat. Sapphire grapes are chewy, which is a feature that other varieties do not have.

3. Not suitable for falling

Among the advantages and disadvantages of sapphire grapes, it has the characteristics of not falling after maturity, and the fruit does not have rotten tips; generally Grapes cannot be hung on the branches for a long time. They usually fall off naturally after a week, but sapphire grapes can hang on the tree for up to 30 days.

4. Strong resistance to diseases and insect pests

Ordinary grapes are often infested by diseases and insect pests, while sapphire grapes are extremely resistant to diseases and insect pests and are generally not infected with pathogens; during rainy periods, the leaves Sapphire grapes will be infected by downy mildew and need to build a shed. The plants are occasionally infested by aphids and need to be treated with diluted dichlorvos. 2. Disadvantages of sapphire grapes

Sapphire grapes grow very fast and cannot be planted intensively. Therefore, large-scale planting requires a larger area of ??land. Generally, In the same area, the number of ordinary grapes is twice that of sapphire grapes.