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Grape Elegant is a hybrid form of domestic selection. The variety is distinguished by its early ripening, resistance to diseases, drought and winter frost. The berries are sweet, and the bunches are marketable. A site is prepared for planting plants, which is pre-fertilized with organic matter and minerals.
Botanical description
Elegant grapes bred by VNIIViV them. ME AND. Potapenko. Its superearly form is characterized by a short ripening period. The parent varieties are Delight and Frumoasa Albă.
Grape Elegant
The Elegant grape variety is characterized by early fruiting. The period from bud break to harvest takes 110 to 115 days. Berries have a table purpose.
Bunches in the shape of a cone, medium density. The bunch weighs from 0.3 to 0.4 kg. According to the description of the variety, photos and reviews, the Elegant grapes are characterized by an average growth force.
Features of the berries of the Elegant variety:
- size 20x30 mm;
- weight 6-7 g;
- oval shape;
- green-white color;
- harmonious taste.
The flesh of the berries is crispy with a nutmeg aroma. Ripening of the vine is at a high level. The flowers are female, so the variety requires a pollinator. The number of fruiting shoots ranges from 75 to 95%. The variety is resistant to frost and disease.
The bunches endure long transportation. Peas are sometimes observed. Grapes are consumed fresh, used for the preparation of desserts, compotes, juices.
Grape Elegant very early
Grape Elegant very early - a hybrid variety that ripens in 100-110 days. The hybrid got its name due to its early ripening. Bushes are medium or low growing. The flowers are bisexual, planting a pollinator is optional.
The grapes produce large clusters weighing from 300 to 600 g, cylindrical conical shape and medium density.
Description of the variety and photo of the grape Elegant superearly:
- weight 5-6 g;
- size 20x30 mm;
- oval shape;
- milky green;
- pleasant taste with nutmeg notes.
Grape Elegant super early accumulates sugar well, which has a positive effect on its taste. The bunches are able to stay on the bushes for a long time. Ripening of shoots at a high level. The variety is resistant to diseases and winter frosts.
Planting grapes
The development and productivity of grapes largely depends on the choice of a suitable place for growing a crop. When arranging a vineyard, the level of illumination, the presence of wind, and the location of groundwater are taken into account. Plants are planted in prepared pits, which are fertilized with organic matter or minerals.
Seat selection
A plot located on a hill or in the central part of the slope is suitable for a vineyard. In the lowlands, moisture and cold air accumulate, which negatively affects the development of culture.
In cooler climates, Elegant grapes are planted on the south or southwest side of the building. By reflecting the sun's rays, the culture will receive more heat. The site should not be exposed to wind load.
The culture prefers light, nutritious soil. Soils with high acidity are not suitable for planting, as they need liming. If the soil is low acidity, then you need to add peat or heather soil.
The cultivation of green manures helps to enrich the soil. In the spring, the earth is dug up, after which legumes, lupine or mustard are planted. When the first inflorescences appear, the siderates are removed and embedded in the ground to a depth of 20 cm. In the fall, they begin planting work.
Work order
Elegant grapes are planted in autumn or spring, when the snow melts and the soil warms up. Seedlings are purchased from reliable suppliers or applied to nurseries.
Healthy plants have no traces of damage, dark spots, growths on the roots. For planting, choose an annual grape with a height of 40 cm, shoots with a diameter of 5 mm and 3-4 buds.
The sequence of work on planting grapes:
- Preparation of a pit measuring 50x50 cm and a depth of 50 cm.
- At the bottom, a drainage layer of crushed stone or broken brick with a thickness of 10 cm is arranged.
- 2 buckets of humus, 400 g of superphosphate and 220 g of potassium salt are added to the fertile land.
- The substrate is poured into the pit and wait 3-4 weeks for the soil to settle.
- The day before planting, the roots of the grapes are dipped in clean water.
- The plant is planted in a hole, the roots are covered with earth.
- The seedling is watered abundantly with water.
The Elegant grape grows well with the stock, but rooting takes more time. Fruiting begins 2-3 years after planting. Young plants are provided with weekly watering. Moisture is applied at the root, after which the soil is mulched with humus or straw.
Variety care
Elegant grapes produce a bountiful harvest with regular care. Plants are watered, fed with fertilizers, and the vine is cut in autumn. To protect plantings from diseases and pests, preventive spraying of plantings is performed.
Watering
Grapes under 3 years old need intensive watering. It is watered several times per season: after harvesting the shelter in spring, during flowering and ripening of berries. Adult shrubs are capable of independently producing water.
Bushes of any age need winter watering. Moisture is introduced in late autumn to protect the plantings from freezing.
Top dressing
The intake of nutrients ensures the development of the bushes and the formation of the crop. For feeding, both organic matter and minerals are used.
Elegant grape feeding scheme:
- in the spring when the buds open;
- 12 days after the appearance of the first inflorescences;
- when berries ripen;
- after removing the bunches.
For the first feeding, slurry or 30 g of ammonium nitrate is prepared. The bushes are watered with liquid fertilizer at the root, minerals are embedded in the soil. In the future, it is better to refuse the use of such fertilizers. Due to the high nitrogen content, top dressing stimulates the formation of shoots and leaves to the detriment of yield.
During flowering and fruiting of Elegant grapes, 140 g of superphosphate and 70 g of potassium sulfate are embedded in the soil. Root dressing can be replaced by spraying. Substances are dissolved in water, after which the plants are treated on a leaf. For spraying, choose a dry cloudy day or evening.
After harvesting, the soil is dug up in the vineyard and fertilized with humus. Top dressing is necessary for plants to replenish the supply of nutrients after fruiting.
Pruning
The Elegant grapes are pruned annually in October. 5 shoots are left on the bush, weak branches are cut out. For the variety, a long pruning is used when 6-8 eyes are left on the shoot.
When blooming, remove excess ovaries. Just 1-2 bunches are enough for each shoot. The highest quality harvest is obtained on branches with a large supply of wood.
In the summer, part of the leaves is removed so that the berries are better illuminated by the sun. So the grapes will pick up sugar faster, and the taste of the berries will improve. In the summer, stepchildren must be removed.
Diseases and pests
The Elegant variety is not susceptible to mildew and gray rot. If you follow the rules of cultivation, the likelihood of developing diseases is significantly reduced.
To protect against diseases, prophylactic spraying of grapes with Ridomil, Topaz, Oxykhom or Horus preparations is carried out. For processing, a solution is prepared with which the plants are sprayed on the leaf. The procedure is carried out in the spring before flowering and in the fall after harvesting.
The vineyard is attacked by spider mites and leaf mites, aphids, leaf rollers, beetles. To protect against pests, the vine is sprayed with a solution of Actellik or Karbofos. If sweet berries attract a swarm of hornets and birds, then the bunches should be closed with cloth bags.
Preparing for winter
Elegant grapes can withstand frosts down to -25 ° C. It is recommended to cover the vine for the winter to protect it from freezing. In autumn, shoots are removed from the trellis and placed on the ground.
Plants are spud and mulched with dry leaves. A wooden box or metal arcs are placed on top, then agrofibre is pulled. In the spring, the shelter is removed to prevent the grapes from drying out.
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Conclusion
Grape Elegant is a variety for table use. Bunches with large berries are formed on the bushes. Ripening of grapes occurs early. The Elegant variety is suitable for cultivation for sale and personal use. Grape care involves watering and feeding. In autumn, shoots are pruned and the plants are prepared for winter. For the prevention of diseases, shoots are sprayed with fungicides.
