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The Krasotka grape variety was bred in 2004 by the breeder E.E. Pavlovski as a result of crossing the Victoria variety and the European-Amur varieties of this culture. The new variety got its name for its attractive appearance and high taste. Below is a description of the Krasotka grape variety, photos, reviews of gardeners.
Variety characteristics
The Krasotka variety corresponds to the following description:
- medium-sized bush;
- large elongated clusters weighing from 0.5 to 1 kg;
- bisexual flowers;
- ripening period of grapes - from 105 to 115 days;
- berries are located freely on the bunch;
- fruit shape - ovate-elongated;
- the color of the grapes is dark pink in the middle and purple at the tips;
- pleasant refreshing taste;
- the pulp of the Krasotka variety has light nutmeg notes and a vanilla flavor;
- sugar content - 15%.
The Krasotka grapes have an excellent presentation, the bunches are distinguished by good transportability. It is not recommended to keep the fruits on the bushes for too long, since the skin breaks and the pulp softens.
The variety does not have a high yield, but the fruiting is stable. The root system of a plant is powerful, capable of providing the plant with nutrients. Seeds in fruits are rare, their number is no more than two.
Grape Beauty has the following advantages:
- resistance to sunlight (there are no burns on the berries);
- frost resistance up to -23 degrees;
- not exposed to gray rot and powdery mildew;
- good resistance of the variety to anthracnose and mildew;
- attractive appearance;
- sweet taste;
- early stable harvest.
Description of the grape variety Krasotka corresponds to the photo:
Landing order
The development of Krasotka grapes depends on the correct choice of location on the site. It is important to prepare the soil before planting. Be sure to apply fertilizers that promote the development of plants.
Seat selection
For planting grapes, choose a sunny place, protected from the effects of the wind. It is best to locate the vineyard on the southern and southwestern slopes. The maximum tilt allowed is 25 degrees.
The soil should be moderately acidic. Forest or black earth soil is suitable for growing grapes. On light loam or loose soil with a high sand content, it is much easier to care for the Krasotka variety. The groundwater level is at least 1.5 m from the surface.
Preparation of the soil for planting begins 3 months before the start of work. First, the site is cleared of stones and plant debris (tree bark, weeds, remnants of previous cultures). The soil is dug up to a depth of 1 m.
In the recess, a drainage layer is made using crushed stone, sand and broken brick. Then fertilizers are placed on its bottom: superphosphate (200 g), compost, manure, ammonium sulfate, ash. A layer of soil is placed on top. Horse and goat manure is added to heavy soils, while cow and pig manure is used for loamy soil.
If planting is planned in the spring, then the prepared hole is left for the winter. For autumn planting, work begins in the middle of summer.
Landing features
The grapes are recommended to be purchased in specialized centers.When choosing a seedling, you need to pay attention to its root system, which should include 2 or 3 white roots. The shoots must contain at least 3 leaves in full bloom.
The annual seedling has an even and strong trunk. Its length is about 20 cm. The number of buds on the shoots is more than 6 pieces.
The grape cuttings are placed in a pit so that the root system is located at a distance of 0.5 m from the surface. Sprinkle the seedling with garden soil and tie it to a support. Then pour 2 buckets of water under each bush. When the soil settles a little, the soil is mulched with straw or agrofibre.
Care rules
Vineyard care includes a number of standard procedures: watering and fertilizing, pruning, protection from diseases and pests. The correct poly will help avoid cracking the fruit. Top dressing will provide the vineyard with nutrients and improve the flavor of the berries.
Watering the grapes
Special holes are prepared for watering the grapes. To do this, at a distance of 30 cm from the plant, a circle is drawn in which several indentations are made. In the first year after planting, the grapes are watered once a week.
The main disadvantage of the Krasotka variety is the cracking of the berries. This happens in sunny and rainy weather, with or without watering. To harvest the crop before cracking the berries, you need to load the plant as little as possible. The bunches are pruned immediately after ripening. If you postpone the procedure for several days, then you can lose part of the harvest.
Regular watering, in which a small amount of moisture is introduced, helps to avoid cracking the berries. It is also necessary to spray the plantings with a solution of calcium nitrate.
Top dressing
In the first year after planting, the Krasotka grape variety does not require additional feeding. The plant will receive all the necessary substances from the fertilizers used during planting. The next year, in the spring, nitrogen-containing substances (50 g), superphosphate (40 g) and potassium (30 g) are introduced under each bush.
Before flowering, the top dressing of the Krasotka variety is repeated, however, the substances are dissolved in 2 buckets of slurry. Before use, the resulting mixture is diluted with water 1: 5.
During the flowering period, the grapes are treated with the Gibberellin growth stimulant. This avoids cracking of berries and peas, and also accelerates the ripening of the bunch.
Additional feeding will be required for the Krasotka variety when the ovary appears. Substances with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium will require 30 g each. They are diluted in 10 liters of water and applied by irrigation. A similar amount of substances, with the exception of nitrogen, is used at the stage of berry ripening. They are buried in the ground and the vineyard is watered.
Pruning and sheltering
The Krasotka grape variety is cut into 5-8 eyes. The grapes form strong and long shoots. If you cut them too short, then part of the crop is lost and active growth of branches is provoked. In the spring, the load on the bush is additionally regulated.
Before sheltering the grapes for the winter, cut off excess shoots and water the bushes abundantly (10 liters of water for each plant). The vine must be removed from the support and laid on the ground. Agrofilm is used as a covering material.
Protection against diseases and pests
The Krasotka variety is resistant to the main diseases of the vineyard. For their prevention, it is recommended to treat plantings with complex preparations Acrobat, Quadris or Champion.
Weeds growing around the vineyard attract leafhoppers and other pests. Therefore, weeds must be removed in time. Sweet berries attract birds, so it is recommended to cover the bunches with gauze bags.
Wasps are another pest of the Krasotka grape variety. They are able to gnaw through gauze, so a different method is used to deal with them. The grapes are sprayed with a solution of mustard (200 g) and water (1 bucket). Mustard does not affect the palatability of the fruit and can be easily washed off after harvest.
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Conclusion
According to the photo and description of the grapes Krasotka, the variety has excellent external characteristics and is suitable for further fresh implementation. With proper care, you can avoid cracking the berries and harvest large grape yields. Planting needs watering and regular feeding. For prevention, it is recommended to treat grapes with agents against diseases.
