ShadowGlo™ is the bold, mysterious jewel of the Northern Glo grape series. With its midnight-blue to black skin, snappy texture, and bright flavor, ShadowGlo brings a vibrant presence to the table. Its unique texture makes it perfect for both fresh snacking and culinary creations; think baked treats, smoothies, and more! With a name like ShadowGlo, you might expect subtlety, but this grape brings rich color, a crisp bite, and standout versatility.
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Parentage
MN1130 x MN1213
Harvest Season
Typical harvest window in Minnesota: mid-September
Fruit Characteristics
Berry color: midnight-blue to black skin
Flavor: snappy texture, mildly tart
Seedless (minor seed traces)
Texture:
Well-suited for fresh snacking and culinary uses
Potential to grow this variety for processed products (candidate for mechanical harvesting)
Storage life: up to four weeks under cold storage conditions with SO2-generating pads
Vine Characteristics
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4 (some care may be needed in colder Zone 4 locations)
Vigor: moderate
Disease Resistance
Powdery mildew: moderately resistant
Downy mildew: moderately susceptible
Black rot: moderately resistant
Foliar phylloxera: highly resistant
Anthracnose: moderately resistant
Phomopsis: highly resistant
Whether you're looking to diversify your orchard, attract more visitors, or offer fruit that commands a premium, the Superior Fruit Innovations grower network gives you the tools, and the trees, to grow something remarkable.
Contact us directly at superiorfruit@umn.edu (612-624-1384)