Taiga grapes: description of the variety, photos, reviews

Content

1 Characteristics and features
- 1.1 Advantages and disadvantages
2 Landing conditions
3 Competent care
4 Testimonials
5 Conclusion

One can only sympathize with gardeners and summer residents from the northern regions of Russia: they have to invest much more time and energy in the future harvest. But the most difficult thing is to find a suitable variety that can survive in the difficult climate of the North. To a greater extent, this applies to fruits and berries, especially such heat-loving ones as grapes. A find for summer residents and wine growers from cold regions is the Taezhny variety. This grape ripens very quickly, practically does not get sick and, most importantly, it perfectly tolerates low temperatures.

This article provides a full description of the Taezhny grape variety, with photos and reviews of real gardeners. Novice growers will be able to learn how to plant cuttings and how to subsequently care for an adult vine.

Characteristics and features

The Taiga grape is not a selection crop; nothing is known about the origin of this variety. Quite often this variety is confused with the more famous hybrid "Taiga Emerald", but these are two completely different grapes.

It is known that at first the Taezhny variety was grown in the very south of the country - in the Primorsky Territory. Gradually, gardeners began to try to plant these grapes in other parts of Russia: in the east, in the west, and then in the north. And then it turned out that The frost resistance of Taezhnoye is quite enough even for harsh winters - the vine tolerates cold well. Today, the Tayozhny variety is one of the most popular and demanded among summer residents and farmers in the northern regions of the country.

Full description of the Taezhny grape variety:

a crop with very early ripening periods - 90-95 days should pass from budding to the technical ripeness of berries;
bushes are powerful, vigorous, spreading;
the survival rate of cuttings is high, Taiga breeds very easily;
grapes have female flowers, so it is often used in pollination of other super early varieties;
clusters of this variety are small, have the shape of a regular cone;
the average weight of one bunch is 150-200 grams, there are specimens weighing up to 400 grams;
the fullness of the bunch is medium, it is rather loose;
berries are round, small - about 2 cm in diameter, 3-4 grams in weight;
the fruits are painted in dark blue, almost black;
the sugar content of the berry is high - at the level of 20%, but there is a lot of acid in the berries of the Taiga grapes;
the taste of the Taiga grapes is pleasant, with light nutmeg notes and not sugary sourness;
it is necessary to normalize the load on the vine so that there are 2-3 clusters on each shoot;
the yield at Taezhnoye is very high - about 100 kg from one bush (it appears 7-8 years after planting, with proper and sufficient care);
ripe bunches can not be cut off immediately, they are left on the vine before the onset of frost - the berries do not rot in the rain and perfectly retain their presentation, taste;
the variety is able to withstand frosts down to -32 degrees; in regions with colder or snowless winters, the vine will have to be covered;
Taiga grapes practically do not get sick, only in the first year of life the vine can become infected with mildew, but this does not in any way affect the general condition of the seedling and does not affect the quality of the harvest.

The purpose of the variety is the table, the Taiga grapes are eaten fresh, used for the production of wine and juice, marmalades, jams, marshmallows and other sweets are prepared from berries.

Fresh fruits of this variety are very useful for people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. Pectins have a therapeutic effect - the fruits of the Taiga are high in these substances.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Taezhny grape variety is indeed very popular with gardeners and summer residents from the central and northern regions. This culture is loved for qualities such as:

excellent winter hardiness;
fast and strong growth of the bush;
ease of reproduction;
very high yield;
pleasant nutmeg flavor of berries;
early maturation;
immunity to fungal diseases and other infections.

The indisputable advantage of the Taiga grapes is its unpretentiousness, because it can be successfully grown in a variety of climatic conditions and on almost any soil.

Attention! The variety in question has no serious drawbacks, however, growers should take into account that the taste of Taezhnoye is the most common, without frills. This grape is more suitable for processing, although it is quite possible to make up for the deficiency of vitamins in the body with its fruits.

Landing conditions

In cold climates, grapes must be grown using a special technology, adhering to special planting and care rules. At first, it is only necessary to plant cuttings in the spring, since the autumn seedlings will not have time to get strong enough and take root before the onset of winter frosts.

Secondly, for Taezhny grapes, you need to choose the warmest place on the site. This should be the southern slope or the southern wall of a house, a building that can protect the vine from the icy north wind.

Important! During the warmer months, the vine must be constantly exposed to the sun. Therefore, when choosing a place for the cutting, shade should be avoided.

The technology for planting cuttings of Taiga should be as follows:

First, you need to dig holes for the seedlings. Since the Taiga grapes are distinguished by strong vine growth and deep roots, the pit for it must be large. You will have to dig a lot, because the optimal size of the planting pit is 100x100x100 cm.
At the bottom of the pit, 20 centimeters of river sand, crushed stone or broken brick should be poured. It is recommended to add another 10 cm of wood shavings on top. Then it is advisable to cover the drainage layer with black plastic wrap - this way the substrate will warm up well.
Fertilizer must be added to the soil that was removed from the pit during the digging process. For grapes, the Taiga fertilizer complex should be as follows: a bucket of humus, a liter can of wood ash and a glass of oats or wheat. The soil mixed with fertilizers is folded with a mound and covered with polyethylene so that the earth warms up.
The heated soil is poured into the pit on the eve of planting the cuttings. A small depression is made in the middle (about 30 cm) and grapes are planted there.
The roots are sprinkled with earth, the Taiga is watered abundantly and a support or trellis is installed near it.

Advice! If it is planned to plant several bushes of the Taezhny variety, an interval of 1.5-2 meters must be left between them. During mass plantings, 3 meters are left between the rows.

Competent care

It is possible to expect big yields from grapes of the Taezhny variety only if all the rules for care are observed. It is important to take into account the already difficult growing conditions of the culture (cold climate with short summers), constantly monitor the bushes and provide them with regular care.

Important! The gardeners' comments on the Taezhny grape are the most positive - problems rarely arise with this variety. Even in a bad year with rainy and cold summers, the harvest will be normal.

You need to take care of this variety like this:

After landing to water the cutting every other day until it completely takes root and takes root. Of course, if it is rainy weather, the number of irrigations is reduced, but make sure that the soil moisture is sufficient. In the second year, the vine is watered less often - only once a week, and then, subject to drought. Adult grapes need not be watered at all, since waterlogging is also dangerous for Taiga.
Trim bushes are needed in spring and autumn. In the northern regions, autumn pruning should be limited to removing damaged and dry shoots.Before frost, it is better not to injure the vine, because of this, the bush may freeze out. Therefore, it is recommended to prune the grapes in the fall only if it is supposed to be sheltered later. In the spring, the Taiga grapes are pruned as expected: they form bushes, emit fruiting shoots, shorten them by 4-5 buds. During the summer, the emerging green shoots are cut off on all bushes. The number of bunches is normalized - no more than four on one shoot.
The Taezhny variety can only get sick in the first year after planting. During this period, the vine is attacked by mildew, but due to the acidity of the berries, the disease develops poorly. As a prophylaxis against fungal infections, it is recommended even in early spring. spray the bushes with Bordeaux liquid.
Fertilize Taiga grapes are rare. Two dressings per year will be quite enough: in the fall, organic matter is preferable (cow dung, bird droppings, humus, compost, wood ash), and in the spring the vine is fed exclusively with mineral complexes (the emphasis should be on phosphorus-potassium fertilizers).
In a harsh climate, the Taiga vine needs shelter for the winter... Planks or other material is laid on the ground near the grapes. The laid vine is pinned with metal arcs or tied. Now you need to cover the shoots with agrofibre, roofing felt or tarpaulin, cover the shelter with earth on top.

Advice! Best of all, the grapes winters under the snow. Therefore, as soon as the first serious snow falls, it is collected and snowdrifts are created on the laid vine.

If you do everything as recommended, the grapes will grow the same as in the photo, will delight you with good taste and a bountiful harvest.

Testimonials

Olga Ivanovna, Bratsk

I live in the Irkutsk region. When I retired, I wanted to take care of the garden, vegetable garden and grapes. I did not particularly suffer with the choice of the variety - I stopped at Taezhnoye (it is this grape that grows in almost all neighbors in the dacha cooperative). Eight years have passed, and I have never regretted my choice! The grapes are very productive, I have never been sick, although I process them only with Bordeaux liquid. Of course, I do not risk it, and I cover the vine for the winter, since winters are becoming more severe every year. Taezhnoye has the most common, but pleasant taste. I consider the absence of "chemistry" a big plus - after all, I would like to receive only environmentally friendly products from my own dacha.

Conclusion

The grape variety with the characteristic name "Taiga" can be grown in almost any climatic conditions. This species is versatile, very persistent, almost never sick. Taiga is one of the few varieties that are successfully grown in the North. In milder climates, the culture hibernates without shelter, withstanding even 30-degree frosts. The surprisingly high yield of grapes cannot but rejoice - 100 kg per bush is not the limit for Taiga!