Favorit Container-Grown Grapevine

Favorit is an early-ripening Hungarian table grape variety, particularly valued for its attractive yellow berries, crisp juicy flesh and pleasant, harmonious flavour. Its very early maturity makes it an excellent choice for growers looking for fresh grapes at the beginning of the harvest season.

Main Characteristics

Ripening time: Very early, generally ripening in early August.
Berry: Large, round, approximately 4 g, becoming yellow to golden-yellow when fully ripe.
Cluster: Medium-sized, shouldered and relatively loose, averaging around 160–200 g.
Flavour: Pleasant and harmonious, with crisp, juicy flesh and a well-balanced sugar-acid ratio.
Seeds: Seeded.
Use: Excellent for fresh consumption.

Key Advantages

• Hungarian-bred table grape variety.
• Very early ripening.
• Attractive yellow berries.
• Crisp and juicy flesh.
• Pleasant, harmonious flavour.
• Vigorous growth and good productivity.
• Good transportability.
• Relatively low susceptibility to bunch rot.

Growing Characteristics

Favorit is a vigorous and productive variety that performs best in a sunny, warm location. It is relatively undemanding regarding soil but benefits from a favourable growing site. Its frost tolerance is moderate, while the grapes show relatively good resistance to bunch rot.