I am a seedless black grape cultivar with sweet flavor.

Derived from Thompson Seedless, adapted for Indian and global markets.

Requires regular irrigation; drip preferred.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 20–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 2–3 meters apart; trellis training essential.

Apply compost and NPK 10:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with magnesium and boron.

Botanical name: Vitis vinifera; Variety: Thompson Seedless Black; Family: Vitaceae.

Fruits safe for humans; toxic to dogs and cats.

Fruits rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and resveratrol; used fresh, dried, and in juice.

Susceptible to powdery mildew, downy mildew, and fruit cracking; requires fungicide management.

Vines can live 25–30 years; start yielding in 2–3 years; peak yield from year 6 onward.