The grape harvest begins in autumn when grapes have ripened, as determined by tasting them which should be sweet and not bitter, as well as their color, size and texture. Farmers grow grapes for eating, wine and juice, and harvest them by hand or by machine when ripe.

2. THE GRAPE HARVEST
Autumn is the season for the grape harvest all over the
world.
When the grapes are ripe, the harvesting must begin.
The most common method to determine if grapes are ripe
is to taste them.
The taste of the grape should be sweet .
If it is still bitter, it is not yet ripe.
The color and size of the grapes are also indicators of
ripeness.
They should not be very hard to the touch.
Farmers grow grapes for eating, making wine and juice.
They can harvest their grapes by hand or by machines.