Black Emerald seedless grapes: a new late-spring taste treat. From: Agricultural Research | Date: October 1, 1994| Author: Wood, Marcia | COPYRIGHT 1994 U.S. Government Printing Office. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Black Emerald seedless grape was developed by David W. Ramming at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facilities in Fresno, CA. The new grape variety is of top quality and is distinguished from other varieties by its ability to ripen in mid-May, a time when no other top-quality grape is available. The ARS released planting materials for Black Emerald on spring of 1994 and more materials can be obtained from the Foundation Plant Materials Service of the University of California at Davi...

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