Grape Senator: Pavlovsky, Burdaka

In recent years, growers are increasingly talking about a new variety called Senator. This grape appeared relatively recently, but is already very popular in Russia and some CIS countries. Just a couple of years ago, another hybrid with the same name was bred in a private Ukrainian nursery, which caused a lot of confusion among gardeners and summer residents. One of these varieties produces large burgundy-pink berries, the other is white and produces greenish-yellow fruits. The two Senators have a lot in common, but these types also have significant differences.

Grapes Senator: a description of each variety with photos and reviews of gardeners - this will be an article about this. Here we will talk about the characteristics of the two hybrids, their strengths and weaknesses are listed, and recommendations for planting and care are given.

The history of the origin of hybrids

The first Senator was bred by Russian breeder Pavlovsky about ten years ago. This grape is called Vitis Senator or Pavlovsky Senator. We managed to get a new hybrid after crossing two popular varieties: Gift of Zaporozhye and Maradona.

Just a couple of years ago, an amateur breeder from Ukraine crossed the Talisman and Arcadia varieties, the resulting hybrid, he also called the Senator. The surname of the breeder is Burdak, therefore his variety is popularly nicknamed Senator Burdak. This grape has not yet undergone experimental research, so its characteristics are very conditional. But this circumstance does not prevent winegrowers from actively purchasing the seedlings of Senator Burdak and trying to grow this successful hybrid.

Senator Pavlovsky

Senator Pavlovsky is an early ripening table variety, the ripening period of which is within 115-120 days. This grape has become widespread due to its good appearance, excellent taste of berries and the resistance of the vine to various diseases and pests.

Description of the Pavlovsky variety:

• the technical maturity of grapes usually occurs by the end of August (in areas with a mild climate);
• the bushes have good vigor, the vine is long, powerful, well-branched;
• the survival rate of cuttings is excellent, there are no problems with the reproduction of hybrid grapes;
• leaves are large, carved, with dark green veins;
• the Senator's inflorescences are bisexual - other varieties are not needed for pollination of Pavlovsky grapes;
• berries are large, not subject to "pea";
• the Senator's fruits are very large, oval and burgundy in color (the color of the berries resembles ripe cherries);
• the maximum berry weight can reach 18 grams;
• usually there are 2-3 seeds in the pulp of the fruit (their number and size strongly depend on the growing conditions and climate in the region);
• the peel on the fruits is thin, but rather strong - Senator grapes do not crack and tolerates transportation well;
• the clusters are very large, conical, tightly packed;
• the weight of the bunches depends on the nutritional value of the soil and weather characteristics, usually ranging from 700 to 1500 grams;
• the taste of grapes Senator Pavlovsky is very pleasant, sweet, with well-noticeable nutmeg notes;
• the structure of the pulp is tender, not too elastic, melting in the mouth;
• the yield of the Senator variety is stable, with proper care it is high;
• frost resistance of the Pavlovsky hybrid is high - up to -24 degrees the vine can withstand without shelter;
• Senator Pavlovsky has a high immunity to fungal and viral infections - the vine rarely gets sick, practically is not attacked by insects;
• sweet berries with a strong aroma do not attract wasps - this is another plus of the Pavlovsky hybrid;
• storage and transportation of grapes withstands well, densely packed bunches retain their presentation for a long time.

Since Senator Sosnovsky is a relatively new hybrid, you need to be careful when buying cuttings - there is a high risk of fraud on the part of the seller.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Senator grape variety is very young, but already has a whole army of admirers. Pavlovsky brought out a very good a hybrid with a lot of pluses:

• good vitality of cuttings and rapid growth of vines;
• frost resistance;
• high and stable yield;
• even large berries and large densely packed bunches;
• suitability for storage and transportation (provided that grapes are not grown in conditions of high humidity);
• immunity to dangerous infections and pests;
• unpretentiousness to growing conditions and care.

Still, there are some minor flaws in the Pavlovsky hybrid. But all of them are associated with bad weather conditions or incorrect content. So, The Senator's disadvantages were revealed as follows:

• cracking of fruits and their rotting due to contact with water (rainy period);
• a certain friability of the pulp - some tasters lack the characteristic "crunch";
• poor frost resistance for winegrowers from the northern regions.

As you can see, it is quite possible to put up with such shortcomings: the pros definitely overlap the minuses.

Senator Burdak

Only in the last year began to appear reviews of a completely new hybrid - Senator Burdak. So far this variety has not passed the stage of experimental cultivation and is not included in any register, but has already won the love of many private winegrowers.

The description of the variety and its characteristics have a strong resemblance to the Pavlovsky hybrid:

• Senator Burdak's vine is vigorous;
• the crown is large, grows rapidly;
• the berries are leveled, oval, yellowish-green;
• there is no tendency to "pea" - all fruits are of the same size and shape;
• cone-shaped clusters, fruits adhere tightly to each other;
• the average weight of a bunch of grapes is 1000-1200 grams;
• Senator Burdaka has good frost resistance;
• the hybrid has a high immunity to fungal and infectious diseases;
• excellent taste characteristics - the pulp is tender, sweet, with subtle notes of nutmeg;
• the harvest of Burdak is transported and stored well;
• the market value of the fruit is high;
• yield - medium and high (depending on growing conditions);
• The grapes ripening period Senator Burdak is early - the growing season takes from 115 to 120 days.

The pros and cons of these hybrids are the same. Senator Burdaka is also prone to rotting and cracking of berries in high humidity conditions, so you need to monitor the cultivation technology and harvest on time.

Agrotechnics

The growers' reviews about both Senators are positive: everyone likes the unpretentiousness of these hybrids, their rapid growth and ease of reproduction. Considering the same maturation period and similarity of characteristics, Senators Burdak and Pavlovsky need similar agricultural techniques.

Planting cuttings

Grape Senator prefers light and nutritious soils that can breathe well. It is better to choose a landing site on the southern or southwestern side of the site, a small slope is perfect. Like any grape, the Senator needs protection from north and through winds, so planting stems along a wall or fence is encouraged.

Recommendations for planting grapes are as follows:

1. You can plant the Senator both in pits and in trenches. The dimensions of the planting holes are usual: 60x60 cm. The depth of the trench should be the same.
2. It is advisable to prepare the landing site in advance. If it is planned to plant cuttings in the spring, then the pit is prepared in the fall. In an extreme case, at least two weeks should pass from the moment the pit was created to the planting of the grapes.
3. If the groundwater at the site is high, drainage is imperative. The bottom of the pit or trench is covered with a thick layer of broken brick, expanded clay, rubble. A little coarse sand is poured on top.
4. After drainage, there should be a fertile layer (at a level of 40-50 cm). For this, fertile soil extracted from the pit is mixed with organic or mineral fertilizers.
5. It is recommended to soak the roots of grape seedlings before planting. For a day or two, they are soaked in ordinary water with a small content of potassium permarganate or in a special growth stimulant.
6. Immediately before planting, you need to cut the roots of the cutting, remove damaged shoots.
7. The seedling is placed in the center of the pit and gradually cover its roots with earth. After planting, the soil must be tamped and watered well.

Care rules

Raising either of the two Senators is not difficult. therefore these varieties are great even for beginner winegrowers.

All grape care will be as follows:

1. Regular watering until the cutting is completely engrafted. Subsequently, the vine needs to be watered during periods of drought, when the soil is severely cracked. It is very important not to overdo it with watering, as excessive moisture can cause the grapes to crack and rot.
2. It is better to mulch the soil around the vine. This will help protect the roots from overheating in summer and freezing in winter, and will additionally fertilize the soil.
3. You can feed the Senator with slurry, bird droppings, mineral complexes for grapes. Like all hybrids, the Senator takes fertilizers dissolved in water well.
4. It is better to prune grapes in spring. For Senator varieties, a long (7-8 eyes) or medium (5-6 eyes) pruning is suitable. The first time the vine is pruned immediately after planting or the next spring.
5. Despite the tenacity of the grapes, it must be sprayed several times per season. To do this, you can use Bordeaux liquid, Topaz or Ridomil Gold preparations.
6. In the northern regions, the Senator variety needs to be covered for the winter.

Testimonials

Conclusion

Photos of a white and pink bunch of the Senator variety are equally good: the grapes are aligned, the same size, with a beautiful color and large size. Both varieties were bred relatively recently, both of them are distinguished by strong growth and good resistance to external factors.

Definitely, Senators Pavlovsky and Burdak are worthy competitors, each of them deserves the closest attention.

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