Most of the grape varieties are grown by gardeners in the southern regions, because it is a thermophilic culture. But winegrowers living in the middle lane also have the opportunity to feast on delicious berries. For them, amateur breeder N. V. Krainov brought out the grape variety "Nizina". The basis was two well-known types of "Talisman" (the second name is "Kesha 1") and "Radiant kishmish", Therefore" Nizina "is considered a hybrid grape variety. To make the acquaintance with the Nizina grape complete, the article will pay attention to the description of the variety, photos and reviews about it, as well as a useful video for review:
Variety characteristics
The main parameters that growers pay attention to in the first place are the berries and brushes of the selected variety. In the description of the grape variety "Nizina" and on the uploaded photos, the data obtained with proper care are indicated.
The average brush weight is 700 g, although experienced growers claim a record weight of 1.7 to 3 kg.
The density of the bunch is medium to moderate. According to the tasters, the fruits of the Nizina grapes have a cherry flavor. The bunches are stored until December in the refrigerator, while they do not lose their presentation and taste parameters. Until the end of the shelf life, they remain attractive, juicy, tasty.
The berry of the "Nizina" variety is oval in shape, narrowed at the bottom and at the same time large.
The diameter of one grape is equal to the size of a five-kopeck coin, which is confirmed by amateur photos of the Nizina grape variety.
The color of the fruit is red-violet or pink-violet. When the sun's rays hit them, they appear to glow from within. The color appears 2 weeks before the onset of consumer ripeness, which makes the variety different from other types of grapes.
Important! Grapes have a richer, darker color in fertile soils.
There are 2-3 seeds inside each berry, the skin is not tough, it is invisible when eaten.
Ripening period is 130 days with slight variation in both directions. "Nizina" refers to mid-season grape varieties. Harvesting usually takes place in September. At the beginning or in the middle of the month, it depends on the weather conditions of the current year.
The yield is regular, the parameters are high. From one bush, the variety gives 6 kg of delicious fruits. And this is provided that the bush is not taken the most adult, and the care for it was carried out not above the average level.
Such indicators of productivity of the variety "Nizina" are obtained due to the peculiarities of the formation of the grape bush. What are they? The bushes grow quickly and at the same time throw out a large number of fruitful branches. In percentage terms, the shoots capable of fruiting account for up to 80% of the total number of branches. With normal grooming, 2 bunches are formed on each shoot, each of which consists of at least 30 grapes. The flowers of the variety are bisexual, the process of pollination and fruit setting occurs without problems. Therefore, even an inexperienced grower can get a good harvest. If the variety is provided with full-fledged competent care, then in 2 years the first harvest will be ready.
Advantages and disadvantages
Thanks to a detailed description of the grape variety "Nizina", you can make a list of the advantages of the hybrid:
- cultivation in the regions of the middle lane, and not only in the south;
- high yield due to the peculiarities of the growth of the grape bush;
- regular fruiting and large berry size;
- resistance to transportation and high-quality presentation;
- frost resistance of the vine, which is not damaged even at -23 ° C;
- resistance to gray rot, powdery mildew and mildew;
- full maturation of the vine;
- no defeat by wasps.
Nizina also has distinctive external features. The variety has drooping leaves that give the plant a wilted look.
Growers are interested in possible difficulties in growing the variety. After all, any culture has its own characteristics. What can you say about the disadvantages of the grapes "Nizin"? More correctly, these nuances should be called features:
- The variety has strict planting requirements. Each grape bush should have a large nutritional area, so plants need to be planted at a considerable distance.
- The large amount of potential yield that is formed on the bush must be rationed. If you leave the whole, then the size of the berries and bunches will be much smaller than indicated in the description. Therefore, not only part of the grape harvest is removed, but also part of the shoots.
- With prolonged heat, the variety decreases resistance to fungal infection of oidium. To avoid this, it is necessary to pollinate the bushes of the "Lowland" in the stage of pouring the fruits with dispersed sulfur.
Let's add to the description of the variety a photo of grapes "Nizina" and a video about the characteristics:
Now let's move on to the description of the correct process of planting grapes "Nizin", so that the plant from the first days of life will receive comfortable conditions for development.
Landing
First of all, they choose a place for grape seedlings. It should be sunny, because the lack of lighting leads to poor development of the Lowland bushes, low quality berries. The second requirement is the absence of winds in the selected area. Grape inflorescences are highly sensitive to wind gusts.
Building protection would be ideal. Plant grape bushes on the south side of your home, outbuilding, or gazebo.
Experienced growers advise to pay special attention to fertilizing the soil, as well as preparing the planting pit for the "Nizina".
For the grapes to bear fruit well:
- Choose the most suitable place for planting the variety.
- Check for the presence and depth of groundwater. If the depth is less than 2 m, then this can lead to decay of the roots. A drainage pit will help to correct the situation.
- Add compost to the soil in the fall. In this case, nutrients will have time to saturate the soil before planting the grapes. For autumn planting, add fertilizer to the pit 2-3 weeks before the appointed date.
- Dig a planting hole, the depth and width of which should be at least 0.7 m. Place fertilizer - a bucket of organic matter. It is good to add 0.5 kg of superphosphate to the compost. Leave the distance between the holes at least 3 m, and between the rows - at least 4 m.
Examine the Nizina grape saplings. They should have light roots and a green cut. Place the roots of the seedlings in the Humate solution before planting. At this time, pour a bucket of water into the middle of the hole and lower the plant into the hole. Immersion depth - up to the level of the root collar. At the moment of filling the hole with earth, install the support for the grape seedling "Nizina". This technique will allow you to easily cover a young bush for the winter. After filling the soil, compact it and water the grapes again.
Video about the correct planting of grapes "Nizina":
Vine care
Watering is very important for grapes "Nizin". The amount of moisture must be sufficient, otherwise the yield of the variety will significantly decrease. Particular attention is required to be paid to grape bushes during the dry season. To preserve moisture, after watering, be sure to mulch the periosteal circle. Grapes "Nizina" are watered abundantly at the beginning of the growing season and at the stage of crop formation. Also, the variety requires water-charging autumn watering, which contributes to the formation of the next year's harvest and saves the bushes from freezing.
The second important point of care is feeding. In early spring, superphosphate is introduced into the near-stem circles at 40 g per 1 sq. m. In May, the variety needs nitrogen to build up green mass.As soon as the buds swell, the plants are watered with infusion of chicken droppings. To prepare it, take water with droppings in a ratio of 2: 1 and insist for a week. Then again dilute with water 1:10 and water each bush, spending 1 liter of solution. At the stage of fruit ripening, potash fertilizers are used according to the instructions. They will help the grapes in the synthesis of vegetable sugar. Each top dressing is combined with watering and applied strictly at the root.
Plants are regularly sprayed for prophylactic purposes against diseases and pests. Antrakol works well in spring and autumn.
Nizina grapes are pruned annually. For the variety, a fan multi-arm shaping is suitable. It injures the bush less. Shoots are shortened either by 2-4 eyes or by 8-10 eyes each. Also, during the fruiting period, the number of clusters on the bush is normalized.
Shelter for the winter is necessary for seedlings. Strong mature bushes are able to withstand a drop in temperature, but in severe winters it is better to prevent vines from freezing. The variety "Nizina" is propagated by branches, seedlings and grafting.
Testimonials
In order for the description of the grape variety "Nizina" to be complete, in addition to the photo, you should add the reviews of the growers.
