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ShadowGlo™
Mildly tart, mysterious crunch.
Mildly tart, mysterious crunch.
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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Characteristics
Characteristics
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
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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.
Ready to bring the next generation of premium fruit to your orchard?
Ready to bring the next generation of premium fruit to your orchard?
Contact us directly at superiorfruit@umn.edu (612-624-1384)
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