What is grapevine cross?

Grapevine cross is a method of grape propagation where two different grape varieties are crossed through controlled pollination. The resulting plant will be a hybrid of the two parent varieties, combining their characteristics and traits.

This method is commonly used in grape breeding programs to develop new grape varieties that have desirable traits such as disease resistance, improved flavor, or better adaptability to particular growing conditions.

Grapevine crosses can also occur naturally through the pollination of grape flowers by insects or wind, resulting in spontaneous hybrids. However, controlled crosses are preferred in breeding programs to ensure specific traits are passed down to the next generation.

It can take several years to evaluate the new grapevine crosses and select those with the most desirable characteristics for further propagation and cultivation. This process involves rigorous testing and tasting to determine the quality and performance of the new varieties.