Modern grape programs aren’t built one variety at a time; they are built as complete seasons. Buyers and retailers expect stable supply, consistent quality and clear differentiation over time.
With the Pearl™ line from Grape Evolution, it is possible to design a continuous program from early to late season using a coordinated family of seedless grapes.
Why a Structured Grape Calendar Matters
A well-planned calendar helps everyone:
- Growers can spread labor, harvest and income more evenly.
- Importers can secure reliable volumes and predictable timing.
- Retailers can present a clear, easy-to-communicate offer to consumers.
Instead of mixing unrelated varieties, Pearl™ offers a single family of grapes that cover different windows while maintaining a connected story.
Early Season: Early Pearl and Desert Pearl
At the start of the season, Pearl™ offers both a black and a white option.
Early Pearl (black)
Early Pearl sets the tone at the beginning of the season:
- Earliest black seedless in the Pearl line
- Fruity, sweet flavor and medium-firm texture
- Excellent behavior in rain and humidity
This gives programs a distinctive black grape right from the start.
Desert Pearl (white)
Desert Pearl complements Early Pearl with:
- Milky-green elongated berries
- Natural large size without sizing
- Crisp, aromatic eating quality
Together, Early Pearl and Desert Pearl form an attractive early duo that covers two key consumer preferences: black and white seedless with strong crunch and flavor.
Mid Season: Exotic Pearl and Mountain Pearl
As the season progresses, the focus shifts to mid-season reds.
Exotic Pearl – specialty red
Exotic Pearl is ideal for mid-season specialties:
- Bright red color
- Tropical lychee–mango flavor
- Triploid structure suited to premium positioning
It works especially well for branded lines, premium packs and promotional campaigns that highlight its unique flavor.
Mountain Pearl – reliable red
Mountain Pearl backs up Exotic Pearl with high reliability:
- Full red to dark red berries
- Crispy texture and sweet flavor
- Strong resistance to rain and humidity
- Efficient water use
Together, Exotic Pearl and Mountain Pearl give buyers both a specialty and a workhorse option in the mid-season red segment.
Late Season: Late Pearl
To complete the calendar, Late Pearl anchors the late-season white segment.
- Milky white berries with very crispy, crunchy texture
- High fertility, suitable for long canes and spurs
- No sizing and no thinning, keeping labor low
- Good resistance to rain and cracking
Late Pearl is designed to replace traditional late white grapes, offering more efficiency, better eating quality and a smooth transition to the end of the season.
Building Commercial Programs Around Pearl™
When designing a Pearl™-based program, three layers are important.
Assortment planning
Decide which colors and flavor profiles you need at each window. Use Early and Desert Pearl as the early base, Exotic and Mountain Pearl as mid-season pillars, and Late Pearl as the late anchor.
Branding and storytelling
Because all five varieties belong to the same family, it is easy to present a unified Pearl™ brand. Common attributes—crunch, flavor and water-wise performance—can be highlighted consistently across packs, trade materials and consumer communication.
Technical support
Grape Evolution supports partners with:
- Pruning and irrigation strategies adapted to each variety
- Harvest timing guidelines around optimum sugar levels and texture
- Post-harvest recommendations aligned with export requirements
Advantages of a Pearl™-Centered Season
A season built around Pearl™ offers:
- Continuity: one family of grapes from early to late
- Differentiation: specialty characteristics like Exotic Pearl’s tropical flavor
- Efficiency: lower water and labor input for key varieties
- Trust: consistent experience for consumers, backed by structured agronomy and technical support
Whether you are a grower group, exporter, importer or retailer, a Pearl™-based program can help you offer better grapes with a clearer story.
Grape Evolution is ready to review your current calendar, identify where Pearl™ varieties can add value and plan trials, expansions and branded concepts for upcoming seasons.
