Pengshan Beauty Finger Grapes

Pengshan Beauty Finger Grapes

　　Beauty Finger grapes were developed by the Japanese Shikisui Grape Research Institute and introduced to China in 1998. The clusters weigh between 400-700 grams, with an average berry weight of 12 grams. The berries are long, pointed ovals, with purple-red tips and yellow to light pink near the stem, resembling the beautiful nails of a woman. With a sugar content of 18%-19%, they have a refreshing and sweet taste, along with excellent texture. They ripen in mid-to-late September, are highly disease-resistant, adaptable, and easy to cultivate.

　　The clusters are medium to large, without lateral shoulders, typically weighing 450-600 grams, and up to 1750 grams at maximum; the berries are large and slender, averaging 10-12 grams each, with some reaching up to 20 grams. The fruit has an extraordinarily striking appearance, hence the name. The skin and flesh are not easily separated—the skin is thin yet tough, and the fruit resists cracking. The flesh is firm, crisp, and semi-transparent, can be sliced, is nearly aroma-free, and has a soluble solid content of 16%-19%.

　　In the East China region, the grapes generally begin coloring in early August and ripen by late August; in North China, coloring starts in late August, with ripening occurring from mid-to-late September. The fruit stores and transports well.