Breeders tirelessly engaged in the cultivation of new varieties of grapes.
The purpose of the crossing of species is the desire to create varieties that will combine the best qualities of the crossed forms.
One such variety obtained is grapes "Anniversary of Novocherkassk".
Breeding history
The creation of this interspecific form belongs famous grape breeder V. V. Krainov.
Parental varieties are not exactly known, but in appearance one can guess several varieties bred by the same Kraynov at once, these are Transformation and Victor.
Victor Nikolayevich grows his crops in Novocherkassk. His hand also belongs Blagovest, Angelica, Anthony the Great and Anyuta.
What kind is it?
Grapes "Anniversary of Novocherkassk" refers to the white dining hybrid form. Maturing dates are early or even very early. Frost resistance is above average, as it withstands temperatures up to -23 ° C. Muscat White, Julian and Gordey also belong to superearly varieties.
Grapes Anniversary Novocherkassk: description of the variety
Berries of grapes, varieties "Novocherkassk's Jubilee" have, when fully matured, a pronounced pink color, sometimes with an admixture of white or yellow. The shape is beautiful, oval, slightly elongated.
Pink varieties include Gurzuf pink, Pink Flamingo and Dubovsky pink.
The sizes of berries correspond to all declared characteristics. The weight of one berry varies from 11 to 19 grams, their length and width are 3.8 mm and 2.3 mm, respectively. According to these indicators, the grade belongs to the largest.
The taste of the fruit is different fleshy and high content of juice.
Unripe berries are very acidic, but as they mature, the acid abruptly decreases. Ripe berry has a very pleasant harmonious taste, without unnecessary shades.
The sweetness of the fruit is high. In one cubic centimeter of pulp 16, 5 grams of sugar, with 6 grams of acid per liter of juice.
High sugar content also has Aladdin, Delight White and King Ruby.
The average density of the peel does not interfere with enjoying the taste of berries, when used, it is almost not noticeable.
Bunches of grapes differ in very large sizes. An average brush can weigh up to 1.5 kg, but clusters of this variety are fixed, reaching 3 kg. The shape of the clusters is cylindro-conical, the average density of the berries among themselves.
Delight, Merlot and Bazhena can also boast large clusters.
The vine on the bushes in a short period of time reaches a length of large sizes. In this regard, it needs regular pruning to improve the quality of ripened fruits.
A photo
Below are photos of Novocherkassk anniversary grape
Specifications
The variety has the ability to extensive growth of bushes, growth is in length and width. Growth indicators on grafted bushes do not differ from the root-bearing ones.
The variety generally tolerates planting and rooting by cuttings very well. Also has good compatibility for stock.
Novocherkassk’s “Anniversary” is famous not only for large clusters and berries, but also for a large number of clusters. The yield of the variety is high and repeated. Remove ripe clusters becomes possible in August, or a little later, depending on the region of growth.
INTERESTING! High yields are achieved thanks to the ability of continuous fruiting.
Rkatsiteli, the anniversary of the Kherson summer resident and the Gift of the Magarach also demonstrate excellent yields.
Ovaries on the bushes appear very early, due to the fact that the plant has flowers of both sexes. Early pollination allows the grapes to bloom in early June. Fruits are not prone to pea.
The variety will not suffer from frost if the thermometer does not fall below -23 ° C. In order to protect the wood, the grapes need competent shelter for the winter. Requires such shelter and such varieties Crystal, Marcelo and Super Early Seed.
Winegrowers who grow this species for sale, appreciate it for the fact that when ripe in August, the clusters are able to hang on a bush until the end of September without loss of appearance and taste.
Transportation and long-term storage of berries tolerate well too.
Resistance to fungal diseases in grapes is high. But clusters may be invaded by wasps.
Planting and care
When choosing a plant for grapes, you should choose a very sunny and warm place, protected from strong wind. The grape is strong-growing and it will need the necessary support to maintain.
Ataman Pavlyuk, Amirkhan and Amethyst differ in strength of bush.
The variety has low soil requirements.
It grows well on light loam, but the addition of black soil will give a significant increase and improvement in the quality of the fruit.
It is also necessary to take into account the proximity of groundwater flow, it will be optimal if they are not higher than 2-3 meters from the ground surface. Otherwise, dig a drain hole to protect the roots from excess water.
Pruning of buds on the vine is recommended in this class to produce 8-10 eyes. Pruning done in autumn or early spring. For one bush amount ocelli should be about 45, and no more than 25 shoots.
IMPORTANT! The ripening of the second crop in the stepchildren is possible, but not recommended, since it significantly affects the quality of the next crop next year.
Covering the grapes for the winter is done by cutting the vine into ¾ and filling the wood with mulch or sawdust.
Pest and disease protection
This grape has a high resistance to diseases such as gray rot, mildew and oidium.
But in order to minimize the risk, grapes must undergo a comprehensive treatment for protection. Before and during the flowering of berries, and after the ovary of fruits occurs on the bush. Drugs should be selected direct direction to a specific disease.
Do not forget about the prevention of such common grape diseases as anthracnose, chlorosis, bacteriosis, rubella and bacterial cancer.
It is necessary to provide grape bush healthy and swampy soil. Excess moisture at the place of culture growth is the best environment for the development of fungal diseases.
The disadvantages of this species include the fact that the wasps are very fond of this variety. And you will need to take all measures to protect against them. These measures include destruction of wasp nests, putting special baits and mesh bags for bunches near the bush.
Grapes "Anniversary of Novocherkassk" has all the qualities of table grapes and is considered one of the best varieties. The variety gained popularity among Russian and Ukrainian winegrowers due to a stable large and large crop.