How to Cut Tokay Grapes

The Tokay grape is a type of red, seeded table grape that has been grown in California since the mid-1800s. With the introduction of Flame Seedless grapes, Tokay lost a lot of its popularity. It isn't as simple to grow as other grape varieties and is best suited for growth within zones 7 through 10 on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Determining whether the Tokay grapes are ripe enough to harvest can be a challenge. Cutting them from the vine is simple.

Things You'll Need

• Picking snips or shears
• Basket

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Hold the cluster away from the vine with one hand and snip it from the vine with the other. Allow 2 to 3 inches of stem to remain attached to the cluster.

   • 2

     Set the Tokay grape cluster in a basket while you finish cutting all the grapes from the vine.

   • 3

     Refrigerate the Tokay grapes immediately after harvesting. Do not wash them until you are ready to use them.