Fertilizer N-P--K Factorial Experiment (J. A. Mortensen)

A ratio of 3:1:2 or 3:1:41 was apparently superior to the 1:1:1
ratio of N:P:K presently recommended for grapes. However,
differences wcru not statistically nirlniflcant for yields or
weight of dormant pruning wood. Under conditions of no
irrigation, growth and yield of Blue Lake and Norris bunch
grapes were greater where clay was 2.5 to 4 ft below surface
than wh'r -e it was 5 or more feet deep.



Marketing Florida Bunch Grapes as Fresh Fruit (L. H. Stover)

Tests of marketing Florida bunch grapes through central Florida
retail outlets were conducted in 1973, 1975 and 1976. The
predominant variety in these tests has been Stover (light green
to golden color), but limited amounts of blue. and red-skinned
grapes have also been sold. Grapes have been marketed through
one large retail chain (Pantry Pride) and through several smaller
local stores. Retail price has ranged from 39 to 49 cents per
ound. in packaged cartons of about one pound. Grapes were
marketed over a period of 3 weeks, usually prior to the
availability of full-ripe Thompson Seedless grapes from Arizona
and California. Grapes were sold to the stores at 31 cents per
round in 15--pound cartons. The stores were pleased to get the
grapes as offered and had good success in selling them. Blue
and red grapes appeared to be more popular than golden ones.





















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