Grapes

Grape (Vitis vinifera) is basically a sub- tropical crop. However, in India, grapes are cultivated for their excellence also under tropical conditions. Grapes are cultivated in an area of 64.3 thousand ha with a total production 1,630.7 thousand tons and productivity of 25.4 tons/ha. Because of special arbour training systems provided for grape cultivation in India, productivity is highest among the grape growing countries of the world.

Maharashtra is a leading state in production of grapes in the whole country. With regard to agricultural land under grape cultivation and grapes production, Nasik and Sangli districts are at forefront in the state. Apart from these, grapes are also grown in the district of Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara, Solapur and Osmanabad. Nowadays, grapes are produced in Latur district of Marathwada also. However, Nasik and Sangli districts are ahead in the production of grapes in a scientific manner.

Find out more about the variety of grapes in Maharashtra here.