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Everest grapes are a relatively new variety of Russian selection, which is only gaining popularity. The variety is characterized by the presence of large and tasty berries. The grapes grow rapidly, bringing a full harvest for 3 years after planting. Ripening of berries occurs at a fairly early date. Below is a detailed description of the variety, reviews and photos of Everest grapes.
Botanical description
Everest grapes are bred by the famous breeder E.G. Pavlovsky by crossing the varieties Talisman and K-81. The hybrid ripens in the mid-early period - in the last decade of August or September. The period from bud break to harvest is 110-120 days.
The Everest variety has a table purpose. The bunches are large, weighing 700 g, in the form of a cone or cylinder, of medium density.
The bushes have great vigor and form powerful shoots. The flowers are bisexual, the planting of pollinators is optional.
Description of the variety and photo of Everest grapes:
- large berries;
- average fruit weight 12 g;
- oval-shaped berries;
- red-purple color;
- dense waxy coating.
The berries are distinguished by their fleshy and juicy pulp. The taste is simple but harmonious. The fruits are not subject to decay and cracking. On one bunch, berries may vary in size and color.
After ripening, the bunches can remain on the bushes for a month. After aging, the taste only improves, and nutmeg notes appear in the berries.
Everest berries are consumed fresh, used to prepare desserts, jams, juices. The fruits tolerate long-term transportation well.
Planting grapes
The place for growing Everest grapes is chosen taking into account the illumination, wind load, soil fertility. Seedlings are purchased from trusted suppliers in order to exclude the spread of diseases and pests. Planting pits are preliminarily prepared, where mineral fertilizers or organic matter are applied.
Seat selection
A sunny area protected from the wind is allocated for the vineyard. When in the shade, the bushes develop slowly, and the berries do not gain sugar. Better to equip the beds on a hill or in the center of the slope. In lowlands, where moisture and cold air accumulate, the culture is not planted.
In cooler climates, Everest grapes are grown on the south side of a house or fence. This will give the plants more heat.
Bushes are placed at a distance of more than 3 m from fruit trees. The crown of trees should not cast a shadow on the vineyard. Fruit trees require a lot of nutrients. Therefore, with close planting, the grape bushes will not receive the necessary nutrition.
The cultivation of green manures will help to enrich the poor soil before planting grapes. In the spring, the soil is dug up and legumes, mustard, and peas are planted. Plants are regularly watered, and after flowering they are cut and embedded in the ground to a depth of 20 cm. In the fall, they begin planting work.
Work order
Everest grapes are planted in October or spring after the snow melts. It is preferable to carry out work in the fall, so that the seedlings have time to take root before the cold snap.
Saplings are purchased from nurseries. For planting, choose healthy plants that do not have cracks, dark spots, growths on the roots. The optimum length of the seedling is 40 cm, the thickness of the shoots is from 5 to 7 mm, the number of buds is 3 pcs.
The grapes take root well both on rootstocks and on their own roots. In the spring, the planted bushes begin to actively develop and release new shoots.
The order of planting grapes:
- Dig a 60x60 cm hole to a depth of 60 cm.
- Pour a drainage layer of crushed stone or expanded clay at the bottom.
- Prepare fertile soil, mix it with 3 buckets of humus and 2 liters of wood ash.
- Fill the pit with substrate, cover with plastic wrap.
- After 3 weeks, when the soil has settled, plant the grapes.
- Water the plant liberally.
The first time after planting, water the bushes of the Everest variety every week with warm water. Mulch the soil with humus or straw to reduce watering.
Variety care
Everest grapes produce high yields when maintained. The plantings are watered, fertilized with nutrients, the vine is cut in late autumn. For the prevention of diseases and the spread of pests, preventive treatments are performed.
Watering
Young bushes of the Everest variety need intensive watering. Grapes under 3 years old are watered several times per season:
- in the spring when the buds open;
- before flowering;
- when forming a crop.
For irrigation, they take warm water, which has settled and warmed up in barrels. Stagnation of moisture negatively affects the development of grapes: roots rot, the development of the bush slows down, the berries crack.
Mature grapes do not need constant watering. Its roots are able to extract moisture from the soil. In late autumn, bushes of any age are watered abundantly. The procedure protects the bushes from freezing and helps them to endure the winter.
Top dressing
Regular feeding ensures stable fruiting of Everest grapes. Natural and mineral fertilizers are used for processing. If nutrients were introduced into the soil when planting bushes, then feeding begins for 2-3 years.
Grape processing scheme:
- in the spring when the buds open;
- 3 weeks after flowering;
- when berries ripen;
- after harvesting.
The first feeding is carried out in the spring with nitrogen fertilizers. The bushes are watered with mullein or bird droppings diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20. In the absence of natural fertilizers, 20 g of urea is embedded in the soil.
In the future, nitrogen fertilizers are abandoned in favor of substances containing phosphorus and potassium. Phosphorous substances contribute to the accumulation of sugar in berries, accelerate the ripening of grapes. Potassium improves the resistance of the fruit to rot and improves its taste by reducing the acidity.
After flowering, the plants are fed with a solution consisting of 100 g of superphosphate and 50 g of potassium salt. Substances are dissolved in 10 l of water. The resulting solution of the plant is sprayed on the leaf. The processing is repeated when the first berries are formed.
In the fall, after harvesting, the soil in the vineyard is dug up and 2 buckets of humus are introduced per 1 sq. m. Top dressing helps to restore the strength of the grapes after fruiting.
Pruning
Due to correct pruning, a bush of the Everest variety is formed. A total of 4 powerful shoots are left. The vine is cut into 8-10 eyes. The procedure is carried out in October after leaf fall. In the spring, the bushes are examined, dry and frozen shoots are removed.
In the summer, stepchildren and leaves are cut off, covering the clusters from the sun's rays. No more than 2 inflorescences are left for the shoot. The increased load leads to a decrease in the mass of the bunches and delays the ripening of the crop.
Protection against diseases and pests
Subject to agricultural technology, Everest grapes remain resistant to the main diseases of grapes. For prophylaxis, plants are treated with a solution of the drug Ridomil or Topaz. Ridomil is effective against mildew, Topaz is used to combat powdery mildew and powdery mildew. The substances penetrate into the aerial parts of the grapes and protect them from the spread of the fungus.
The procedure for processing grapes from diseases:
- in the spring when the first leaves appear;
- a couple of weeks after flowering;
- after harvesting.
If necessary, spraying is repeated, but not more than twice a month. The last spraying is carried out 3 weeks after harvesting the grapes.
The vineyard attracts gall midge, leaf and spider mites, leafworms, and beetles. The preparations Karbofos, Aktellik, Aktara work well against insects. Preventive spraying is performed in spring and autumn. Chemical preparations are used with caution during the growing season.
Shelter for the winter
The Everest variety requires mandatory shelter for the winter. In the fall, after leaf fall, the vine is removed from the supports and laid on the ground. The culture tolerates a decrease in temperature to +5 ° C. If the temperature continues to drop, then it's time to shelter the plantings for the winter.
The grapes are spud and mulched with dry leaves. Wooden boxes or metal arcs are installed on top. For shelter, use agrofibre or burlap.
It is important for grapes to ensure air exchange, so it is better to refuse the use of plastic wrap. In addition, a snowdrift is thrown over the bushes in winter. In the spring, the shelter is removed so that the vine does not dry out.
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Conclusion
The Everest grape is a promising variety that is gaining popularity among winegrowers and gardeners. The berries have a table purpose and are large in size. Caring for the Everest variety includes watering and feeding. In the fall, the vines are cut and the bushes are prepared for winter. When carrying out preventive treatments, grapes are not susceptible to diseases.
