Othello Container-Grew Weinrebe

Othello is a traditional American hybrid grape variety, developed from Clinton and Black Hamburg. It is known for its dark blue-black berries, distinctive fruity aroma, vigorous growth and good cold tolerance. Its characteristic flavour makes it particularly interesting for fresh consumption and homemade grape products.

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Reifezeit: Late, generally ripening from late September to early October.
Beere Medium-sized, slightly elongated, dark blue to almost black, with a heavy natural bloom.
Cluster Small to medium-sized, cylindrical to pyramidal and moderately compact.
Geschmack Juicy and distinctive, with a characteristic intense fruity, labrusca-type aroma.
Samen Seeded.
Use: Suitable for fresh consumption, grape juice, jams and preserves.

Key Advantages

• Distinctive dark blue-black berries.
• Unique, intense fruity flavour.
• Good and reliable productivity.
• Good tolerance to winter cold.
• Relatively robust and vigorous variety.
• Grapes can remain on the vine for a relatively long period.
• Interesting traditional variety for home gardens.

Wachstumseigenschaften

Othello is a vigorous and relatively hardy variety that performs best in a sunny location with adequate moisture. It shows useful tolerance to winter cold and some diseases, although it can be susceptible to powdery mildew and does not perform particularly well in very dry conditions.

For home gardens, Othello is an interesting choice for growers looking for a traditional dark grape with a strong and distinctive flavour.