Kyoho is a famous large, purple/black table grape originally developed in Japan. It is prized for its very large berries, strong aroma, and rich sweetness.
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- Origin: Japan
- Color: Dark purple to almost black
- Seeds: Usually seeded, although seedless production is possible with cultivation techniques
- Berry: Very large and round
- Flavor: Very sweet, juicy and strongly aromatic
- Texture: Soft to moderately firm
- Skin: Thick and often slips easily from the flesh
- Use: Mainly fresh eating; also used for juice and wine
- Ripening: Generally mid- to late-season
- Vigor: Vigorous vine
🍷 Kyoho for wine
Kyoho can make fruity, aromatic wine, but it is primarily a table grape. Its strong grape aroma can give homemade wine a distinctive character.
For Philippine cultivation, Kyoho is an interesting variety to experiment with, but high humidity and rainfall can increase fungal disease problems.
If you’re collecting grape varieties, I can also show you a picture comparison of Kyoho, Red Globe, Sultana, Cotton Candy, and Concord so you can easily tell them apart.