"Seedless Table Grape Research Continues to Show Encouraging Results"

"If you live in northern New England, the seedless table grapes in your supermarket traveled a long way to reach the produce section. But after seven years of study, University of New Hampshire (UNH) researchers with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) say that locally grown grapes may soon provide more options for Granite State shoppers. Their findings, published in HortScience, show that choosing the right variety and using strategic vineyard management are crucial for growing table grapes in northern climates, but the production performance of grape varieties such as Mars, Canadice and Lakemont offer potential for a commercial seedless table grape industry in New Hampshire and New England.

“There are several seedless table grape varieties that are well adapted to our region,” says Station scientist Becky Sideman, professor of agriculture, nutrition and food systems at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. “These varieties bring delicious and unique flavors to consumers, and they expand the options for local producers.” Read more