Queen Nina
Grapes · 葡萄
Queen Nina in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Best option: China, Japan, from storage or late season.
A Japanese-bred red grape, now grown widely in China.
- Look for
- Very large, round, red-purple berries.
- Best for
- Gifting, eating fresh
ChinaJapan
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Stored or late season (2)
CN
ChinaYunnan, Xinjiang
StoredQueen Nina grown in China
About 3 months since harvest
JP
JapanYamanashi, Nagano, Okayama
StoredQueen Nina grown in Japan
About 2 months since harvest
Other grapes varieties
Common questions
- When is Queen Nina grapes in season in Singapore?
- China: Jul–Sep; Japan: Aug–Sep. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Queen Nina is best in October?
- Only stored fruit is available: China, Japan.
- How do I pick a ripe grapes?
- Stems: Green and flexible, not brown and dry. Berries: Plump and firmly attached. Shake gently: few should fall. Bloom: A whitish dusty bloom is natural and a sign of freshness. Avoid: Wrinkled or sticky berries near the stem.
- How should I store grapes?
- Fridge. Lasts 1–2 weeks. Keep unwashed in the punnet. Wash just before eating, since moisture causes mould.