According to information from Dr. Phan Cong Kien, Deputy Director of Nha Ho Cotton Research and Agricultural Development Institute (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), NH04-102 grape variety is officially allowed to be developed and produced in Ninh Thuan.
Grape variety NH04-102 brings high economic value
According to Dr. Phan Cong Kien, in January 2025, the high-quality seedless grape variety NH04-102 (also known as black finger grape) was announced by the Nha Ho Cotton Research and Agricultural Development Institute (Nha Ho Institute) to circulate a new crop variety according to the 2018 Law on Cultivation and Decree No. 94/2019-ND-CP dated December 13, 2019 of the Government detailing a number of articles of the Law on Cultivation on crop varieties and cultivation.
Mr. Tran Quoc Nam, Chairman of Ninh Thuan Provincial People's Committee (left) inspects the NH04-102 seedless black finger grape growing model. Photo: Cong Kien
Accordingly, the black finger grape variety is officially allowed to be developed and produced in Ninh Thuan and the South Central Coast provinces. According to Dr. Phan Cong Kien, in our country, grapes are mainly grown in Ninh Thuan province and are one of the main crops with high economic value.
Currently, the grape variety structure in production here is still limited, the grape varieties grown are mainly used for fresh consumption and a few are used for wine processing. Seedless grape varieties used for fresh consumption or drying have not been researched, selected and included in the production structure, so the products on the market are mainly imported from abroad.
Based on that requirement, the Institute of Dentistry has paid attention to collecting genetic resources, evaluating, selecting and introducing new grape varieties for production, enriching the variety structure, creating conditions for sustainable grape production development.
From the research, evaluation, selection and comparison of seedless grape varieties in Nha Ho, Nha Ho Institute has selected a number of seedless grape varieties with many good characteristics such as high yield, good quality, beautiful appearance, suitable for consumer tastes, and suitable for the ecological conditions of the region.
Among them, the high-quality seedless grape variety NH04-102 has been introduced and officially allowed to develop production in Ninh Thuan since January 15, 2025.
Grape variety NH04-102 has a growing time from cutting to harvest of about 117-125 days (depending on the crop). The tree grows strongly, flowers easily and sets fruit at a high rate, with an average fruit weight of 4-5 g/fruit (average 350-550 g/bunch), firm fruit stems, and little shedding.
Thanks to these advantages, it is very convenient for traders to transport long distances, especially with high yield potential (11-15 tons/ha/crop, in intensive farming conditions it can reach 16-20 tons/ha/crop) and good resistance to some pests and diseases, producing 2 crops/year.
Talking to Dan Viet, households growing this new grape variety in Dac Nhon village, Nhon Son commune, Ninh Son district (Ninh Thuan) said that after nearly 2 years of experimental planting according to the technical instructions of Nha Ho Institute, people realized that the new grape variety NH04-102 is very suitable for the local soil and climate, so it grows very well.
According to farmer Nguyen Dinh Tri, Nhon Son commune, the technique of growing this new grape variety is similar to the current traditional grape varieties but the yield and quality are much higher. Farmers in the commune who grow this grape variety all feel that the grapes have a long, slender shape like fingers, are eye-catching, so everyone likes them.
Not only farmer Nguyen Dinh Tri, many people growing NH04-102 grape variety hope that this grape variety will bring economic efficiency to people in the coming time. Because in the time from starting experimental planting to planting to harvesting the first crop of fruit is about 8-10 months and from cutting branches to harvesting ripe fruit is about 115-130 days. If properly cared for according to the instructions of Nha Ho Institute, the yield will reach about 12-15 tons/ha/crop.
Farmers in Ninh Son district said that the price of NH04-102 grapes purchased by traders at the garden ranges from 130,000 - 220,000 VND/kg, 3-5 times higher than the red Cardinal grape variety and 2-3 times higher than the green NH01-48 grape variety.
Now that this grape variety is allowed to be grown on a large scale, farmers hope that the NH04-102 black finger grape variety will diversify high-quality fresh grape products and increase competitiveness with imported grape products on the market today.
Grape variety NH04 -102 seedless fresh
According to Dr. Phan Cong Kien, the NH04-102 grape variety is a seedless grape that can be used for drying. When ripe, the fruit is black, has a high sugar content (16-20 oBrix), thick skin, has a characteristic flavor and beautiful appearance.
According to many experts, the fruit quality of NH04-102 grape variety is equivalent to the same type of grape products imported into the Vietnamese market from foreign countries.
Mr. Tran Quoc Nam, Chairman of Ninh Thuan Provincial People's Committee (middle) with leaders of Nha Ho Institute and representatives of units inspecting the seedless black finger grape growing model NH04-102. Photo: Cong Kien
The NH04-102 grape variety has been granted a new plant variety protection certificate by the Plant Variety Protection Office (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) in Decision No. 522/QD-TT-VPBH dated November 5, 2024, the protection certificate is valid for 25 years.
"Currently, Nha Ho Institute is building a parent garden and completing documents to submit to competent authorities for evaluation and recognition of parent gardens as a basis for organizing production and providing seedling sources that ensure quality standards to serve the expansion of production development in the coming time...", Dr. Phan Cong Kien shared.
It can be said that the high-quality seedless grape variety NH04-102 is allowed to be developed in production; is granted a new plant variety protection certificate and will be competitive enough to stand firm in the domestic market and can be exported in the near future.
Up to now, Nha Ho Institute is preserving over 230 grape varieties in the gene pool group garden, with different exploitation and usage purposes, including: fresh grapes, wine grapes, seedless grapes (dried), grapes specialized for rootstock and grapes for leaves.
Grape variety NH04-102 is a seedless grape that can be used for drying. When ripe, the fruit is black, has high sugar content (16-20 oBrix), thick skin, and a characteristic flavor... Photo: Cong Kien
In the coming time, the research and selection of new grape varieties with high productivity, quality and resistance to adverse environmental conditions will continue to be deployed and implemented by Nha Ho Institute to introduce good varieties to serve grape production, contributing to the development of special crop products of Ninh Thuan province.
Grapevine has the 4th highest economic value in the agricultural sector in Ninh Thuan.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ninh Thuan province, the quality of grape trees has been improved in recent years. Currently, the total grape growing area in Ninh Thuan is 1,060 hectares (as of the end of 2023) and the development orientation to 2030 is 2,000 hectares.
Grape growing areas are concentrated in the following areas: Ninh Phuoc, Ninh Son, Ninh Hai and Phan Rang - Thap Cham City... In recent years, the quality of grapes in Ninh Thuan has clearly changed, with more diverse and delicious varieties, not just the traditional red grape variety.
Currently, the province is interested in promoting the application of high technology, production according to VietGAP, organic, with an area of 344 hectares. In the coming time, we will continue to support farmers through research on new grape varieties, support the chain from cultivation to consumption, and improve the quality of grape processing.
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