Black Seedless Grape Catalogue
ARRA black seedless grape varieties stand out for their deep, full color, rich flavor, and firm bite. From early to late-season harvests, they offer a natural black hue, large size, and excellent shelf life.
Bred for strength and adaptability, ARRA black varieties perform well in a wide range of climates. Their strong fertility and resilience make them reliable even in challenging conditions, including heavy rainfall. ARRA black varieties are known for their extended hanging ability, allowing greater harvest flexibility, while their thin skin and meaty texture deliver an exceptional eating experience.
With their impressive shelf life, striking natural bloom, and grower-friendly traits, ARRA black varieties bring valuable benefits across the supply chain.
ARRA Mystic Bloom™ - ARRAFOURTEEN
The mid black, ARRA Mystic Bloom is produced mainly in Namibia and South Africa, where growers have adopted an economically efficient culture practice that results in excellent performance, extended shelf life and notable shipping durability. The variety has very good eating quality as well as consistent good fertility.
ARRA Mystic Dream™ - ARRATHIRTYTWO
ARRA Mystic Dream is an extremely fertile, rain tolerant variety with extra-large, abundant bunches. The big, sweet, thin-skinned berries, with their meaty texture, provide a remarkable eating experience. Ripening late in the season with full natural black colour and beautiful bloom, ARRA Mystic Dream has excellent on the vine hanging ability and extended shelf life.
ARRA MYSTIC CHARM™ - ARDFORTYONE
This charming, very early black, that ripens with Early Sweet, has a deep natural black berry that offers a sweet flavour and satisfying, crunchy eating quality. ARRA Mystic Charm is extremely easy to grow and its high yielding beautiful vines display very uniform shoot development that provide a great hanging ability. This variety can also be harvested at relatively low brix levels giving the grower beneficial harvest flexibility.
What is natural bloom?
Natural bloom is that soft, powdery coating you often see on the surface of fresh grapes. It’s actually a natural film that the grape produces to protect itself from moisture loss and harmful elements. Think of it as the grape’s built-in sunscreen and raincoat!
But beyond protection, natural bloom is also a sign of freshness and quality. In many markets, especially premium ones, it’s considered a very desirable trait. Consumers associate bloom with grapes that are just-picked, untouched, and handled with care.
So when you see that silvery sheen on grapes? That’s nature’s way of saying, “These are top-notch!”
When is the highest demand for black grapes?
The highest demand for black grapes typically aligns with key holidays and peak seasonal windows in different regions. Globally, demand tends to spike around:
- September to December – when black grapes are seen as a premium fruit for holiday gatherings, gift baskets, and festive displays.
- Lunar New Year (usually January or February) – in many Asian markets, black grapes are a luxury item, prized for their deep color and sweetness.
- Ramadan & Eid – in Middle Eastern markets, black grapes are popular during this time due to high consumption of fresh fruit after daily fasting.
Beyond these periods, market-specific trends (like school holidays or local grape shortages) can also drive short bursts of high demand.
So while black grapes are enjoyed year-round, their deep color, rich flavor, and premium feel make them especially popular during festive, high-visibility seasons.
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