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Platovsky grapes are a technical variety of crops that yield early harvests. The variety was obtained by Russian breeders by crossing the Gift of Magarach and Zalandede grapes. An alternative name is Early Dawn. The variety is appreciated for its good taste, resistance to frost, diseases and pests.
Characteristics of the variety
Description and photo of Platovsky grapes:
- technical grade;
- ultra-early ripening in 110 days;
- medium-sized bushes;
- cylindrical-conical brushes;
- clusters of medium density;
- average brush weight 0.2 kg;
- ripening of shoots up to 80%;
- on each branch, an average of 1-3 clusters are formed.
Description of Platovsky berries:
- weight 2 g;
- rounded shape;
- white, a pinkish tint appears in the sun;
- sugar content of the order of 20%;
- acidity 8.9 g / l;
- juicy pulp;
- thin skin.
After ripening, the berries can remain on the bushes for a month. The Platovsky variety is used to produce dessert and table wines. The taste of dry table wine is estimated at 8.4 points.
The Platovsky grape variety withstands winter frosts down to -29 ° C. In regions with colder winters, bushes need shelter.
Planting grapes
Platovsky grapes are planted on a prepared site. A place for growing a crop is chosen taking into account the illumination, moisture and soil structure. When planting, mineral fertilizers must be applied.
Preparatory stage
A lighted area located on the south, west or southwest side is chosen for grapes. Plants are not planted near fences or buildings. The permissible distance to fruit trees is 5 m.
The vineyard is not set up in lowlands where moisture accumulates. When planting on a slope, its central part is taken under the culture.
For planting, annual seedlings with a height of 0.5 m are suitable. The shoot thickness is 6 cm, the length of the roots is 10 cm. The root system should not be overdried, and healthy buds should be located on the plant.
Planting work is carried out in October. It is allowed to plant the culture 10 days before the cold snap. Autumn planting is considered more preferable than spring planting. So the plants have time to take root before the onset of winter.
Work order
A planting pit is being prepared for Platovsky grapes. It is dug up 2-3 weeks before planting.
Sequence of work:
- A hole 80 cm in size and 60 cm in depth is dug in the selected area.
- A drainage layer of expanded clay or pebbles 10 cm thick is placed at the bottom.
- A plastic pipe with a diameter of 6 cm is inserted vertically. Up to 15 cm of the length of the pipe is left above the surface.
- A bucket of compost, a glass of Nitrofoska and wood ash are added to the fertile soil.
- The pit is covered with soil mixture and left to shrink the soil.
Before planting, the Platovsky grape seedling is cut off, leaving 4 eyes. The roots of the plant are slightly shortened and placed in a chatter box consisting of 10 liters of water, 1 tsp. sodium humate and clay.
A hill of fertile soil is poured into the hole, where the seedling is placed. Its roots are covered with soil and water is abundant. At first, the soil under the plant is covered with plastic wrap. It is removed when the plant takes root.
Variety care
The yield of Platovsky grapes depends on the care of the plantings. Plants are watered and fed during the season. For the prevention of diseases, plantings are sprayed with special agents.Pruning is done in the fall to ensure optimal plant stress.
Watering
For a month after planting, Platovsky grapes are watered every week with 5 liters of warm water. Then moisture is applied twice a month.
Adult grapes are watered several times during the season:
- in the spring after removing the shelter;
- a week before the blooming of the buds;
- after flowering.
Consumption per bush - 4 liters of warm, settled water. Before watering, you can add 0.5 kg of wood ash to the water. It is best to water the grapes infrequently, but use large amounts of water. Moisture should not be on the leaves and stems of plants.
Moisture is introduced using a pipe dug in when planting plants. In the absence of an irrigation system, special holes are prepared. The plants retreat 30 cm from the stem and make furrows to a depth of 25 cm. After watering, they are covered with earth.
When the berries begin to ripen, watering the plants is completely stopped. In the fall, before the grapes shelter, the last watering is performed, helping the plants to endure the winter.
Top dressing
If fertilizers were used when planting grapes, then regular feeding begins only for 3 years. By this time, the bushes will grow and begin to produce crops. Mineral and organic substances are used for processing.
Scheme for feeding Platovsky grapes:
- in early spring;
- when forming buds;
- when the first berries ripen.
In the spring, after the snow melts, Platovsky grapes are watered with slurry, to which 30 g of superphosphate and potassium salt are added. Instead of organic matter, urea or ammonium nitrate is used.
For subsequent treatments, only potash and phosphorus fertilizers are used. Substances are introduced dry into the soil or dissolved in water.
Platovsky grapes respond positively to foliar treatments. Plants are sprayed on the leaf with Novofert, Kemira or Aquarin complex preparations. For processing, choose a cloudy day or postpone the procedure for the evening.
Tying and trimming
The vine is tied to a support for easier maintenance. For this, supports are installed, between which the wire is pulled.
The branches are tied vertically, horizontally or in an arc. The shoots are attached to the trellis at an angle so that they are evenly illuminated by the sun and do not break under the weight of the crop.
In autumn, the grapes are pruned in order to eliminate unnecessary shoots. From 6 to 80 eyes are left on the bush. The branches are pruned into 4 eyes.
In the spring, only dry and frozen branches are removed. In the summer, weak and sterile stepchildren are removed. To improve the taste, the leaves are cut off, covering the bunches of berries.
Shelter for the winter
Platovsky grapes are harvested in regions with cold or little snowy winters. Plants are pruned and removed from the lashes. The culture tolerates a decrease in temperature to +7 ° C.
The bushes are covered with earth, metal arcs are installed on top and agrofibre is stretched. So that the grapes do not ripen, the entrance and exit are left open. They are closed when the temperature drops to -15 ° C. Additionally, snow is thrown over the bushes in winter.
Protection against diseases and pests
The Platovskiy variety is resistant to powdery mildew, mildew and gray rot. Diseases are fungal in nature and develop with insufficient care, high humidity, thickening of the plantings.
A white bloom appears on the surface of leaves and stems, which gradually grows, leading to loss of yield and death of the plant.
To combat diseases, the drugs Horus, Antrakol, Ridomil are used. The concentration of the substances must comply with the instructions. For preventive purposes, planting is processed in the spring before bud break and in the fall after harvest.
The Platovsky variety is resistant to the most dangerous pest of grapes - phylloxera. The insect enters the planting with planting material, is carried by water and wind. You can avoid the spread of the pest by growing resistant varieties.
Vineyards are damaged by mites, leaf rollers, cicadas, cushions. For pests, drugs Actellik, Karbofos, Fufanon are used. If insects are found, the bushes are sprayed with an interval of 10 days.
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Conclusion
The Platovsky grape variety is grown for winemaking and fresh consumption. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and unpretentiousness. Despite the small size of the berries, Platovsky grapes are distinguished by early ripening and abundant fruiting.
The grapes are planted in prepared areas, provide watering and feeding. Subject to the rules of planting and care, the variety is not very susceptible to diseases. For the winter, the plants are pruned and, if necessary, covered.
