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I see elongated grapes have arrived in the shop.

young codgeryoung codger Posts: 543
in The potting shed
This is the first time I have seen these-maybe I need to get out more. I was in Aldi at the time.

These white grapes (green) are a good size-at least twice the size of round grapes. Very firm and equally as  sweet, and seedless too. Am  now looking out for the red elongated ones.

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Thompson seedless, my favourites.

  • lilysillylilysilly Posts: 511
    We bought some yesterday, just the stalk left now l see.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I love them. They sell them in most supermarkets just now.They're slightly crunchy too  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 543
    @philippa smith2
    I suppose the main advantage is to the grower.

    As for us-the the end user, they are a bit easier to hold while  rinsing under the tap. I really like the firmness.

    As they become more popular, I wonder if there will be a slight decline in demand for grapes of the conventonal shape.
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    They have even arrived in French supermarkets now. Until a few years ago we couldn't get seedless grapes at all.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190
    The best grapes are Candy Floss Grapes.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Alan Clark2 in Liverpool said:
    The best grapes are Candy Floss Grapes.
    Oooh no!!! Far too sweet 😶

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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