The favorite summer delicacy that fascinates with its appearance and taste is, of course, grapes.
Currently, there are so many varieties of this amazing culture.
But, it is impossible not to distinguish among other varieties, the grapes "Bazhena". In the people still often call it "White miracle".
Breeding history
Ukrainian engineer from Zaporozhye V.V. Zagorulko with 20 years was fond of growing grapes. Later, this passion began to bear fruit.
Among the masses of the varieties bred by him is the famous "Bazhena". A new variety was obtained as a result of the crossing of two others: Arkady and Zaporozhya Gift. The result was a very good hybrid form.
Hand Zagorulko also belong to Asya, Ruta and Vodogray.
Grapes of Bazhen: variety description
The grapes of "Bazhena" is hybrid form of white table grapes. This type is intended for fresh consumption.
Timur, Blagovest and Aladdin are also hybrids of white varieties.
Maturity very early from 100 days. Fruits can be collected in the middle of the last summer month.
Since one of the parents of this variety is Arkady grapes, the taste of the berries is similar.
The difference in the size of the berries. Fruits "Bazheny" twice and more elongated shape, resembling a bullet.
The weight of one berry can reach 23 grams.
The shape of the bunches usually determines the appearance of the grapes. The berries on the hands are tight. Bunches "Bazheny" cone-shaped, very large, the mass of which reaches up to two kilograms.
And this is not the limit of this type.
Large clusters are also characteristic of Original, Merlot and Delight.
- The color of the berries has a pleasant yellow tint, but can vary to a bright green color.
- Beautiful appearance makes the variety very suitable for sales.
- To taste the berries are very sweet, the percentage of sugar in them is about 18%. They have a slightly pronounced fruit flavor sweet cherries.
- The flesh is dense, fleshy and juicy, with a characteristic crunch. Peel at its density is very delicate in taste and is fully consumed.
- Vine grows heavily, its growth is up to 85% of the total length of the plant.
Grapes "Bazhena" has the ability to ripen a large number of bunches on one bush.
A photo
You can see the photo of the grapes "Bazhena" below:
Specifications
This is a variety that is different high yield. Bushes have the property to grow strongly. In some cases trunk reaches a diameter of 1 dm.
Rkatsiteli, the Anniversary of the Kherson Summer Resident and the Gift of the Magarach can also boast great harvests.
The leaves are medium in size in delicate green.
The presence of bisexual flowers guarantees excellent self-pollination and the emergence of a large number of ovaries. Also, the plant is pollinated with bees.
Dense pulp and strong skin protects berries from cracking. Long rains will not cause damage to the appearance of the fruit.
IMPORTANT: Frost grapes in low. It can withstand frosts up to 21 ° C, but at the same time part of the vine may die. Therefore, this variety is subject to mandatory shelter for the winter.
Thermal-loving varieties belong to Hadji Murat, Gordey and Montepulciano.
Young shoots after planting bear fruit in the third year.
Features of the bush is that with a large crop, some clusters may lie on the ground, but at the same time their presentation does not deteriorate and the fruits are not damaged.
Resistance to rot and various diseases is average, about 3.5 points. "Bazhena" is also not very attractive for wasps, despite the strong aroma and high sugar content of the berries.
Grapes tolerate transportationwithout losing the presentation even during long shipments.
Viking, Nadezhda Azos and Krasa Beam possess the same properties.
The ripening period is minimal, from the growing season to the maturity of the berries passes 100-108 days. In the native climate zone, where the grapes come from, the ripening of fruits begins by the beginning of August.
Planting and care
"Bazhena" does not tolerate even minimal shading, therefore, choosing a place for landing you need to determine the most sunny location on the site.
It is better if this place is on the south side of the house, since the north wind has an adverse effect on the culture.
To soil grapes is undemanding. The main thing is to avoid extremes, such as clay, stone or water stagnation. The ideal soil will be black soil, it is on it that the yields and taste are highest.
Before planting, the soil should be well saturated with fertilizers so that they can sift and mix naturally with the soil.
Mulch, which is necessary for grapes, protects it from moisture loss. Without the necessary amount of moisture, the bushes will not bear fruit fully.
Especially in need of watering the root system after planting and during the pouring of berries.
Pruning of shoots is made every year by 6-8 eyes during spring or autumn.
More information about the features of the grapes "Bazhena" and care for the variety can learn from the video:
Pest and disease protection
The most common grape diseases are downy and powdery mildewreferred to as mildew and oidium respectively. The grapes of "Bazhena" is not very susceptible to them. But for the prevention should be treated with various insecticidal sprays.
On the bushes of this variety can start grape phylloxera - an insect, 1 mm in sizedetrimental to the plant. Grape aphid, as it is also called, is leaf and root.
In order to prevent the appearance of aphids on the vine, you need to take preventive measures in advance.
Since it becomes noticeable when the bush is already badly damaged. Therefore, make a three-time spraying with special preparations.
This grape variety not very attractivebut you should not neglect the methods of protection.
Therefore, at the beginning of spring, a protein bait is laid out at the site, and the possible wasp nests are destroyed. This is usually enough.
ATTENTION: Do not fill the bait with sweet substances such as honey. In order not to attract useful and safe for the grapes of bees.
Possible for extra protection put on mesh bagswhich are commercially available.
Birds scaring is also carried out using a special grid.
Grapes "Bazhena" favorite of many summer residents, both amateurs and those who grow it for sale. Having planted this variety once, the growers leave it on the plot. forever and ever.
