Description of the grape variety "Crimson"

Great summer product - grapes. It can quench thirst and saturate at the same time. Contains a lot of nutrients: vitamins and minerals. Recommended for both healthy people and those with various diseases. Especially those who have heart problems.

Grapes have long ceased to be exclusively southern plants. Modern varieties feel good in the middle lane and even in the northern regions. So that the culture could tolerate the winter cold, frost-resistant hybrids were bred. And in order for the crop to mature in a short summer, selection was carried out in the direction of shortening the time of fruit ripening.

About one of these will tell in more detail. It will be a question of a grade "Crimson".

“Crimson” grapes, like many modern varieties, appeared due to amateur breeder. Vasily Ulyanovich Kapelyushny, “Kulibin” among growers, brought out this wonderful hybrid, crossing two varieties: “Charrel” and “Wax”. And did not lose. The result exceeded all expectations.

1. Appearance beautiful, it causes a desire to rather taste these fruits. Clusters grow large and medium size. The shape is conical. The weight of each varies from 600 to 900 g. There are also larger specimens, there are champions 2 kg each.
2. The color of the berries first yellow-green, then acquires a red-orange shade. They are painted unevenly, as if browning on one side. For this variety and got its name. Differs in the large size of berries, 3.5 to 2.5 cm, their shape is elongated, oval.
3. Taste rich sweet with a pronounced nutmeg shade. Sugar content is very high - 23%, and vice versa low - 6 g / l. The pulp is dense, but the berry, once in the mouth, is striking with juiciness.

The main advantage of this grape - very early ripening. They are only 100, maximum 110 days. Due to this, the berries have a short warm period in order to reach the conditioned characteristics.

A lot of trouble growers deliver fungal diseases. I am glad that this variety is weakly exposed to them. The hybrid is almost not affected by the most common of them: downy mildew (mildew), powdery mildew, gray rot.

The thick and dense skin allows you to not worry about damage to the fruit of the wasps. These insects are not able to bite through it and spoil the crop. At the same time, the shell does not taste, does not cause the desire to get rid of it.

Grape cuttings take root well in the new place and give fast and strong growth. In this regard, the variety does not require special attention when leaving. On one vine often matures up to 7 kg of berries.

Frost resistance at altitude. The ability to withstand a decrease in air temperature to -25 ° C is an important argument for breeding "Crimson" in the northern regions. And with additional shelters are not terrible, and more severe cold.

Bisexual variety. On the bush in the spring appear both male and female flowers. This means that he is self-pollinated. The likelihood of pollination with another variety is sharply reduced, which is important when breeding several hybrids in one compound.

Transportability is high, but the shelf life is not very large, as with all early varieties. But still it is something to appreciate.

In general, for the “Crimson” grape all the main recommendations for planting and care are applicable. We will try to focus on the characteristic features relating only to this variety.

• When planting, it is necessary to take into account the strength of the bush and provide it with wide space, access to the sun and protection from the wind. It is not allowed to thicken the shoots, otherwise the berries and clusters are crushed.
• "Crimson" can grow even in very wet soils inaccessible to other varieties. However, whenever possible, this should be avoided, and also treated with preparations that prevent the appearance of fungus. Prophylactic agents are "Champion", "Tiovit." Therapeutic - "Acrobat", "Kvadris."
• It is necessary to constantly remove weeds around the plants. Not only do they slaughter a bush, pests such as ticks and phylloxera (aphid) can also pass from them to the vine. It is better to deal with weeds manually, since.treatment with chemicals can interfere with the normal growth of young shoots of grapes.
• Pruning is preferably done long - 6-8 eyes, leaving the vine to 35-40.

It is best to take root and grow in one-year-old seedlings. Before planting, it is important to examine the roots and remove all weak and unnecessary processes. If the root system seems to be weak, you should use the drugs "Kornevit" or "Heteroauxin". They will stimulate its growth and further rooting of the plant. Then, when the seedlings are strengthened and give shoots, it is recommended to perform the following procedure: dig the top of the soil, removing the frail roots. This will strengthen the root system as a whole.

Do not forget about fertilizing and fertilizer. It is advisable to make them three times a season. In the spring, after awakening, the plants lack minerals, so it is worthwhile to provide them with enough potassium, superphosphate and nitrogen in the ratio of 35: 45: 50 g per bush. In the summer, until new clusters bloom, organic is needed. In this capacity, suitable manure and chicken droppings. They are diluted with water to a moderately liquid state, they stand for a week. Then, diluting in a ratio of 1: 6, water the bushes. On one bush it is necessary a bucket of such top dressing.

Those who grew the “Crimson” grape speak of the variety as a whole positively. He attracts gardeners with ripening terms and taste qualities. Notice fruit shades, calling "grape-marmalade." Berries in the hands often do not give a pick color, tearing before. Color does not have time for maturity.

Some, despite the stated high survival rate, cannot root the hybrid with seedlings. Problems can be different: inappropriate soil and care, weak roots, seller’s bad faith, etc.

In general, the variety has proven itself to be bred in temperate latitudes. And in taste and presentation of the product is not inferior to the southern brethren, for example, "Pink". You can definitely recommend it for planting on your personal plot.

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