"Real grapes" in a hot country like Thailand? By all means, and delicious ones, too, both red and white, and available all year round though the peak fruiting season is September through April. Actually, most of the varieties grown were developed at Kasetsat Agricultural University to thrive under tropical conditions and are now an important source of income for many farmers in Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon Provinces.

Varieties

Cardinal	White Malaga

Preparation and eating
Eat the fruit one after another from their bunch.

Nutritional value
High vitamin A and C, calcium, phosphorus

Fruiting season
All year, abundant during September - April

Uses
Eating fresh / Making juice for canning / Making wine

Storage
Keep the fresh fruit at room temperature (25-30 Celsius ),
They can be kept for 2-3 days.

Thai Wine is also being made and while a bit sweet for most European palates is nonetheless steadily improving in quality.