Cegléd Szépe Container-Grown Grapevine

Cegléd Szépe is a traditional Hungarian table grape variety, bred by the renowned Hungarian grape breeder János Mathiász in 1903. It is particularly valued for its attractive pink berries, crisp flesh, pleasant flavour and good keeping quality.

Main Characteristics

Ripening time: Medium, generally ripening around mid-September.
Berry: Medium to large, slightly elongated, with an attractive pale pink to pink colour and natural bloom.
Cluster: Small to medium-sized, cylindrical or slightly shouldered and relatively loose.
Flavour: Pleasant and harmonious, with firm, crisp and juicy flesh.
Seeds: Seeded.
Use: Excellent for fresh consumption.

Key Advantages

• Traditional Hungarian-bred table grape.
• Attractive and unusual pink-coloured berries.
• Pleasant flavour and crisp texture.
• Good frost tolerance for a table grape.
• Low susceptibility to bunch rot.
• Good transportability and keeping quality.
• Interesting traditional variety for home gardens.

Growing Characteristics

Cegléd Szépe is a low to medium-vigour variety that performs best in a sunny, warm location. Long pruning is recommended to maintain good productivity. Although its yield is generally only low to moderate, the variety compensates with attractive fruit and good keeping quality.

Its good frost tolerance and relatively low susceptibility to bunch rot make it a useful traditional variety for home gardens, while the unusual pale pink berries give the clusters a particularly attractive appearance.