Grapes "Memory Negrulya": characteristics and care

Many different types of grapes are grown in Russia.Plants differ in the appearance of the fruit, taste, cultivation features and other individual characteristics. The article will discuss the grapes of the Memory of Negrul, which attracted the attention of most of the country's gardeners.

This type of grape was first described and noted by representatives of the Moldavian Research Institute (employees of viticulture and agriculture). The country has always been famous for the rich variety of grape wines and varieties of this plant. Local breeders are tirelessly working on updating and breeding new types of grapes.

The variety was registered in the Moldavian Republic in 2015. This species has not yet appeared in the state register of the Russian Federation.

In 1975, the experts crossed the Koarne Neagre variety with the Pierrel hybrid. The workers nicknamed the result in honor of the scientist A.M. Negrul.

This type of grape belongs to the middle-late hybrid varieties. The first fruits from the beginning of flowering plants can be collected in about 150 days. Gardeners who live in the southern regions of the country note that grapes ripen earlier due to the warm climate.

Ripe grapes begin to collect in early autumn (first half of September). Summer residents note the excellent yield, especially if the rules of cultivation and maintenance are observed. Grapes are actively grown on an industrial scale. Experienced specialists from one hectare of plantings receive up to two hundred centners of fruit.

The first, than this variety differs from the others, - a strong and powerful trunk. Even with a large load, he is able to enjoy a stable and abundant harvest. The number of fruiting shoots - ¾. Experts claim that the survival rate of sprouts is high and is about 100%. Also, the variety boasts excellent maturity of shoots, which accounts for almost 90%.

The five-lobed leaves of a saturated light green color have a rounded shape. The plant attracts attention in the process of flowering due to the lush and abundant inflorescences. Due to the fact that the plant has female and male flowers, the fruits are tied in large quantities. Due to this characteristic, grapes do not need to be additionally pollinated, moreover, the variety copes well with the role of pollinator for other plants.

For ripe bunches characteristic regular cylindrical shape. According to external signs, the berries attract the attention with a rich dark blue or dark purple, almost black color. The weight of one bunch varies from 300 to 700 grams depending on the growing region.

Each berry is covered with a dense and dense touch of prune. This is a special wax coating that is necessary to protect the crop from insects, climate change and other external negative impacts.

Experienced gardeners manage to grow a record large crop, the weight of one brush can reach a kilogram. The length of the fruit can be 20 centimeters, and width - about 12 centimeters.

For berries characteristic elongated shape, slightly pointed at the end. The number of pits is small - no more than 3 pieces. The average length is about 3 centimeters, width - 2 centimeters. The weight of one berry is approximately 9 grams. During the meal, you will hear the ringing characteristic crunch due to the dense texture of the fruit. Sugar - from 16 to 18 g per 100 cm3, acid content - from 6 to 8 g / l.

Fruits have a sweet taste with a hint of sourness. According to estimates of professional tasters, this type of grape was highly rated at 9.2 points.

Each plant has its own strengths and weaknesses, which must be reviewed before planting. It is worth noting that the variety “Memory of the Negrul” has many positive qualities.

• High yield. This is the first thing that is noted by both experienced gardeners and beginners in this business. If you adhere to agricultural technology in the process of growing and care, the grapes will delight large clusters. Stable fruiting is observed from year to year.
• Preservation. Ripe fruits retain an attractive appearance and taste for a long time. Berries can remain on the shrubs until the first frost. Many gardeners store grapes in the basement. In a dark cool room, the grapes will remain from the moment of harvest until the New Year holidays. Under the condition of storing the grapes in the refrigerator, the keeping quality of the fruit is slightly increased.
• Transportation. Due to the dense skin and fleshy structure of the berries remarkably retain their shape during transportation. For their transportation does not need to use special containers. Even with long-term transportation, the fruits will remain marketable.
• Versatility. The variety has universal application. Fruits are often consumed fresh due to excellent taste. Berries are also used to make tasty and healthy juice, compote, and jam. Separately, it is necessary to note the wine, which acquires a refined aroma and pleasant taste.

• Resilience. The above variety is represented by root-bearing bushes. Due to this characteristic, the plant is able to withstand frosts up to 25 degrees below zero. Given this characteristic, grapes can be grown in various regions of the country without additional shelter. If the temperature in the region falls below the above indicator, care must be taken to protect the plant during the frost period. It should also be noted that the plant is resistant to drought, but it should not be abused. For abundant fruiting, grapes need timely watering.
• Aging. The rate of ripening of grape shoots is almost 100%, making the plant ideal for novice gardeners.
• Immunity. Experts claim that the fruit plant has excellent immunity. The plant rarely suffers from afflictions that often infect other members of the flora (grape mite, gray rot, smallpox, and much). Experienced gardeners strongly recommend protecting the plant from birds.

This variety, despite many advantages, has its drawbacks.

• It is necessary to carefully monitor the load on the vine, otherwise you will not avoid overloading. This is a must for a bountiful and stable crop.
• The second drawback, which has already been noted, is the shelter of the grapes, if the region has frosts more than 25 degrees below zero Celsius.

After reviewing the minuses, you can confidently state that they are irrelevant.

This variety is planted at the end of spring (in the period from April to May) or in autumn (before the start of frosts). Be sure to consider the type of soil when you choose the desired area for the plant. Soil with a high content of clay, as well as salt marshes, is not suitable for growing this variety. The ideal option is fertile black soil, as well as moisture-permeable soils and loam.

To get a high-quality and rich harvest, first of all it is necessary to perform the correct planting of a bush.

• The soil for planting should be prepared in advance by removing weeds and excess plants with roots.
• Use only quality planting material without defects. The plant must be healthy, with a developed root system and matured shoots.
• The diameter of the landing pit must be at least 100 centimeters at a depth of 80 centimeters. Before planting, sand and fine crushed stone (drainage) are laid on its bottom.
• Potassium chloride and superphosphate are added to the part of the land stored in the process of digging out the planting pit. The resulting mixture in the process of landing fall asleep drainage. Organic top dressing (compote, humus) is introduced into another part of the soil and filled in the pit. Make sure that the root system of the plant does not come into contact with mineral supplements, otherwise burns can not be avoided.
• A grape seedling is placed in the center and sprinkled with soil. You also need to generously water the plant.
• After landing on the ground, cover the mulch to maintain optimum moisture.
• Young branches of the plant are very fragile. They must be tied to supports. It is also carried out to control the direction of growth of the shrub.

Despite the fact that this grape variety is drought-resistant, it needs moisture to fully ripen the berries. Otherwise, the fruits will begin to fade, losing taste and attractive appearance.

Watering the plant is carried out according to this scheme:

• In early spring and autumn, after the shelter of the grapes, gardeners conduct water-recharge irrigation, which gives the plant strength for the further plant;
• the next time the grapes are watered when the eyes open;
• further it is necessary to moisten the soil depending on the climate and as the land dries;
• 30 days before harvesting, watering must stop.

Liquid fertilizers can be applied during the irrigation process. Phosphate and potash fertilizers are actively used.

Additional elements are required for:

• plant development;
• abundant harvest;
• strong immunity;
• fruit buds.

Pruning plants needed for the formation of grapes. Work is carried out in the spring and autumn. If the shrub is sheltered, remove shoots that did not have time to mature. Be careful: it is impossible to cut the grapes heavily in the fall, otherwise it may not survive the winter. In the spring they get rid of broken and frozen shoots. The optimal number of eyes on the vine - from 7 to 8.

Caring for the above grade is easy However, certain rules should be observed:

• clean the soil around the grapes from weeds;
• regularly loosening and watering;
• do not forget about mulching;
• cover the plant for the winter (if necessary);
• form a shrub in the process of growth and cut off the excess vine;
• fertilize;
• conduct disease prevention.

At the end of the article we will read the reviews of gardeners who know firsthand about the variety “Memory of Negrul”. The network has collected feedback not only from Russian, but also from Ukrainian summer residents. After analyzing the views of users, it is safe to say that the view has proven itself from the best side. This is indicated by numerous positive comments.

Review of grapes "Memory Negrulya", see the following video.