How to Know If a Grape Tree Is Ready
- 1). Look at the color of the grapes. Green grapes that are ripe develop a white or yellow tint on their skin. Red grapes turn from yellow to a deep red when ripe.
- 2). Pull a few grapes off the vine and taste them. If the grapes are bitter, they are not ready for harvesting. If the sweetness of the grapes is to your liking, the grapes are ready for harvest.
- 3). Touch the grapes to determine their level of firmness. Ripe grapes are slightly less than firm and do not feel soft or soggy.
- 4). Look for the presence of birds around the grape tree. An abundance of birds is a sure sign that the grapes are ripe, or nearing ripeness.
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