Autumn Royal

Autumn Royal is a large-berried, seedless black table grape valued for its impressive size, crisp texture, and sweet flavor. It is widely grown for fresh consumption and is particularly prized for extending the table grape season into late fall. The variety is known for its attractive appearance, firm flesh, and strong market appeal.

  • Developed in California by USDA Agricultural Research Service
  • Ripening Period: Late season
  • High vigor
  • High yield
Availability

Preferred Climate

Autumn Royal performs best in a warm, dry climate with a long growing season. It requires ample heat to achieve full sweetness and deep color development and benefits from low humidity to reduce disease pressure.

Viticultural Characteristics

Autumn Royal produces large, loose to moderately compact clusters with very large, oval, dark purple to nearly black berries. The vine exhibits high vigor and strong productivity, requiring canopy and crop management to balance vegetative growth and fruit size. It responds well to warm climates with long seasons that allow full sugar accumulation and color development. Proper spacing and airflow are important to maintain fruit quality and reduce disease risk.

Fruit Profile

Autumn Royal grapes are very large, firm, and crisp with high sugar levels and mild acidity. The flavor is sweet and neutral to slightly fruity, with subtle notes of plum or black grape. The berries have thick skins that contribute to good storage and shipping durability while maintaining a satisfying snap when eaten fresh.

Clones

  • FPS 1