Author: Elvira Bowen

Numerous animal and human studies have been done that support the beneficial effect of grapes on brain function. Grapes help to promote healthy blood flow and blood pressure and reduce oxidative stress in the brain, which all benefit brain health. Grapes are delicious in yogurt bowls, salads, and appetizers. Which fruit is best for brain? […]

berry. A grape is a fruit, botanically a berry, of the deciduous woody vines of the flowering plant genus Vitis. What fruits are in the grape family? The family is economically important as the berries of Vitis species, commonly known as grapes, are an important fruit crop and, when fermented, produce wine. Species of the […]

Although some varieties of dessert grapes can be grown successfully outdoors, they are more successful under glass, even in warmer locations. With a little attention to watering, feeding, pruning and training, it is possible to get a good crop year after year. Can I grow grapes in a small space? It may surprise you to […]

Grape vines growing in the wild may grow up the trunk of tall trees and sprawl their foliage and fruits like a canopy over branches of the tree. Older grape vines may have a stem so large at its base that it may look like a narrow tree trunk. Where do grapes grow? Grapes can […]

Today, grapes are classified in two ways. They are defined as either table or wine grapes, and they are further separated by whether they are European or American. It is often difficult to tell, because of hybridization, what constitutes an American or European grape. What are the best type of grapes to eat? Here are […]

Merlot (from the French ‘merle’ for blackbird) is the flagship Bordeaux grape used in both single varietal wines, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blends. Bordeaux red blends that use Merlot are full-bodied and acidic with a velvety tannin mouthfeel and fruity flavors. Which type of grape is best for wine? What are […]

The xylem pumps water to the leaves from the roots, while the phloem sends food from the leaves back down to the roots. If you cut off the phloem’s flow, all the sugar and energy stays up top, where the fruit is growing. So the berries get plumper. That’s exactly how girdling works. What are […]

Cardinal grapes are remarkably “red” and really quite sweet. They are a cross between Red Flame (or Flame Tokay) and Ribier grapes. Cardinal grapes are large, have thick, crunchy, skins and are known for their noticeably (large) seeds. What are red seedless grapes called? Crimson grapesCrimson grapes are seedless, with a lovely dark pink to […]

Grape was introduced in India in 1300 AD by invaders from Iran and Afghanistan. India is among the first ten countries in the world in the production of grape. Who first discovered grapes? The Phoenicians carried the grape into France about 600 bce. The Romans planted grapes in the Rhine valley not later than the […]

Grape – Origin and production. The grapevine is native to Asia and it is well-known from Pre-history. Its culture began in the Neolithic period and it spread to the rest of Europe, arriving at the American continent. At present, the continent with larger production is Europe. Where did grapes originate? The earliest archaeological evidence of […]

The most seedless grapes stuffed in the mouth is 94, achieved by Dinesh Shivnath Upadhyaya (India), in Mumbai, India, on 16 February 2018. What is the world record for grapes in a mouth? Dinesh Shivnath Upadhyaya from Mumbai, who stuffed 88 seedless grapes in his mouth, is recognised by Guinness for the record of ‘most […]

The benefits of dry grapes can be attributed to their minerals, vitamins, and proteins. They can ease constipation, help manage hypertension, and reduce the risk of cancer. They also promote healthy weight gain as they are rich in natural sugars. Is eating dry grapes good for health? Research shows that raisins can lower your risk […]

Cardinal Grapes They are a cross between Red Flame (or Flame Tokay) and Ribier grapes. Cardinal grapes are large, have thick, crunchy, skins and are known for their noticeably (large) seeds. What is the best grape to eat? Here are some of the most popular ones and their defining traits. Thompson seedless: green, fairly big, […]

Vitis vinifera. Vitis vinifera (grapevine) What is called grape Tree? Vitis (grapevine) is a genus of 79 accepted species of vining plants in the flowering plant family Vitaceae. The genus is made up of species predominantly from the Northern Hemisphere. It is economically important as the source of grapes, both for direct consumption of the […]