Description grape varieties "Anniversary of Novocherkassk"

Some breeders do an excellent job with their work, in the light of which delight gardeners and lovers of grapes with new varieties.The fruit of such works was a hybrid culture, which was called the “Anniversary of Novocherkassk”, the features and advantages of which are visible even with the naked eye.

Despite the fact that the grapes still belong to plants grown in the southern climate, a huge number of gardeners successfully engaged in viticulture in their plots in central and central Russia. However, not every variety will be able to settle down in climatic conditions, where serious frosts are possible, therefore the acquisition of the corresponding variety is an important and priority issue. For the berry to ripen in a rather short summer.

By the early grapes, which gives excellent harvests in difficult weather conditions, it is worth mentioning the Novocherkassk Anniversary variety, although its external characteristics make it doubtful, since the culture fully corresponds to its southern roots. The success of growing this variety away from the southern sun is due to the ability of the plant, with proper shelter for the winter to maintain viability and bear fruit in the season. A rather early ripeness of the berries and the unpretentiousness of agricultural technology makes it possible to get a wonderful grape harvest even to a novice who does not have much experience in terms of caring for the vineyard.

Not all grape varieties were bred by scientists, and Novocherkassk's Anniversary is proof of this. A fruit hybrid is obliged to bring into being the breeder N.V. Kraynov, who is no longer surprised by his work in the field of breeding new varieties. It is quite difficult for specialists to say which crops were crossed to produce plants, presumably, the varieties “Kishmish Radiant” and “Talisman” were used as the main material.

But this fact is not so special in comparison with the outstanding qualities of grapes, such as - large-fruited, high organoleptic qualities, yield and others. During the registration of Novocherkassk's Jubilee, it was positioned as a variety recommended for cultivation in any and all regions of Russia in which such crops can be bred.

The bushes of the hybrid under consideration are distinguished by their height and rather large skeleton. Shoots develop rapidly and quickly restored. Due to the strong appearance, he has no competitors in this issue with similar developmental characteristics. The foliage of the grapes has a green color with a dark shade without pubescence. Often contains five blades, sometimes only three. On average, the weight of one bunch of Novocherkassk jubilee grapes is about one kilogram, but in some plants the brush reaches a mass of three kilograms.

The main feature of the variety is early ripeness. The growing season of the plant varies between 110–120 days, which is why the harvest of ripe berries can be obtained in August. Young cuttings are capable of rapid adaptation, due to which the breeding culture does not cause any particular difficulties. The plant blooms with bisexual buds, due to which it is not necessary to plant other varieties in the neighborhood. Novocherkassk’s Anniversary quickly begins to bear fruit, so the first berries can be obtained as early as next season after planting the cutting.

According to reviews of winegrowers, the culture is remarkable for its good resistance to frosts, so that plants without additional shelter for the winter period are able to remain viable even after the temperature drops to -23ºС. But, nevertheless, growing grapes in the conditions of severe winters is to cover the bushes. In addition to frost resistance, grapes are resistant to many diseases, resistance to gray rot is about 7 points, to oidium - about 5 points.

In order for the grape harvest to contain berries of large size, the main condition is the normalization of the clusters in the flowering phase of the plant.

Brushes have a cylindrical shape with an average density of berries. In most cases, pea fruit does not occur. As for the yield, then with one adult bush it is about 20 kilograms. The brushes themselves are distinguished by their external attractiveness; they are stored for quite a long time under the observance of proper conditions. The variety is remarkable for its excellent transportability, therefore the culture is grown not only for personal purposes, but also for subsequent sale.

The main pride of grapes, of course, is the size of the berries. The average figures are 23 mm wide and 38–45 mm long and weighing from 10 to 20 grams. The fruits grow elongated, with a color that changes during the ripening of the berries. At the beginning of development, they have a white-fawn color, then change to yellow with a pink tinge. In a mature state, the grapes get a rich pink color.

The thickness of the skin is at an average level, so it is easy to chew, the pulp is dense with clear juice. Tastes are characterized by freshness without any extraneous inclusions.

Variety "Anniversary of Novocherkassk" refers to the universal species, it is consumed fresh, boiled compotes and prepare juices. Some winegrowers are of the opinion that the variety is quite suitable for making homemade wines. However, the culture still does not apply to technical varieties, so the preparation of wines is possible in small quantities. Best of all, the berries reveal their taste fresh.

Of course, in the first place grapes are attracted by the size of their berries, however, in addition to this feature, the hybrid is remarkable for the mass of other positive qualities, namely:

• harmonious taste;
• with proper agricultural technology, the crop yields a high yield the next season after planting;
• the hybrid is resistant to most fungal diseases, which contributes to the high survival rate of plants;
• excellent frost resistance is particularly relevant for the central and northern regions;
• vigor bushes;
• good transportability and the possibility of long-term storage of the harvested crop.

The statement that the hybrid is free from flaws will be erroneous. Therefore, for the objective characteristics of the considered variety, it is worth to highlight such minuses of the “Novocherkassk Jubilee” as:

• only with proper normalization of the shoots of grapes and pruning of bushes can you get the desired size of brushes and berries; with increased load there may be a number of negative consequences that will adversely affect the future harvest;
• despite the fact that the plant has a good level of resistance to disease, it still requires preventive treatment from the fungus;
• Bunches of grapes suffer from the destruction of wasps, so they need reliable protection from insects.

The hybrid is not very capricious in terms of growing, however, as with any other plant, it needs to find an individual approach. Therefore, following the recommendations of experienced growers will help to get a good harvest of tasty berries at the end of summer. Since grapes can be grown in all corners of the country, it is worth noting that the best method for breeding a crop is to prefer the grafting method, as practice shows, it contributes to faster growth of the bushes.

Due to the fact that the hybrid’s compatibility with other grape varieties has a positive dynamic, it is possible to plant a graft on almost any grape that is already growing on the plot. In the process of planting young bushes, it is necessary to take into account that fragile plants react very adversely to adverse environmental factors, the culture may suffer from a decrease in temperature, strong wind or non-observance of moisture norms with upward or downward fluctuations.

To plant grapes, you need to optimally choose the time for such work. Judging by the reviews, the most suitable period for landing will be the end of April, because at this time, as a rule, the air temperature will be within + 10– + 15ºС, and the ground will warm to at least + 10ºС. With regard to the place for planting a new variety, you need to understand that the bushes stand out strong growth, due to which a lot of space will be needed for the vineyard. In addition, the size of the hybrid clusters will require the installation of a solid support for the bushes. Plot of land should be sunny, best of all, if it is flat terrain or elevation.

Since the plant belongs to the heat-loving crops, it should be protected from drafts, therefore, having a vineyard along the walls of any buildings, you should give preference to the south side of the building.

The most suitable option would be black soil, a good shrub grows in loam. However, too high underlying groundwater will adversely affect the root system of Novocherkassk's Jubilee. In this embodiment, an effective drainage system is thought out in advance.

On sale it is possible to meet saplings of this grade with open or closed root system. The main requirement for planting materials are healthy roots. You can determine their condition by color - they must be white, different in flexibility and humidity. Pits for planting grapes must have a depth of at least one meter. The bottom is filled with fertilizer or a layer of nutritious soil.

When planting the roots need to straighten and sprinkle with soil, after which the remaining soil is well compacted, and the hole is watered abundantly with water. It is necessary to be prepared for the fact that the plant will soon need pruning of young shoots and support for development, since the growth of the hybrid is quite rapid.

As for breeding cuttings, this method will be cheaper. For vaccination, the material undergoes preliminary preparation, which involves cutting the lower part by a few millimeters from the upper kidney. The top of the plant is dipped in heated paraffin to avoid drying. This preparatory work does not end there, since the stock also requires some work. Old grapes need to be cut, cleaned the wood at the site of grafting and remove dirt.

For planting the cuttings, the vine is split with a knife or an ax. On the eve of the inoculation, the young plant is aged in a growth stimulator. The handle is pressed against the prepared site and wrapped with material that may later decompose. The site is treated with clay and wrapped with plastic wrap so that the vaccination site retains moisture. At the end of work with a bush shtamb inoculated must be well watered.

Councils with agrotechnics concerning the hybrid "Anniversary of Novocherkassk" include a number of nuances, such as:

• the plant needs regular weeding from weeds;
• it is necessary to mulch the soil between the bushes of grapes;
• watering is performed before the start of flowering, when buds start to bloom, the second watering is necessary during the blooming phase, the third and fourth irrigation is carried out during the active flowering of the bushes and during the formation of brushes with berries
• so that the culture does not thicken, it requires the removal of unnecessary shoots; extra shoots have a negative impact not only on yield, but also deplete the soil;
• grape variety requires preventive treatment of diseases; spraying of the bushes is performed twice during the whole season; fungicides which incorporate copper are quite effective for fighting fungal infections;

• work on pruning must be performed on 10 buds, the most acceptable number of eyes is from 35 to 40 pieces;
• so that the plant develops as properly as possible, the molding of bushes suggests a fan type;
• rationing culture is a mandatory procedure on which the crop depends; it is recommended to leave no more than one bunch on the shoot;
• to protect against major pests - wasps, you need to hide brushes in mesh bags, install sweet baits close to or smoke fumigation of plants;
• in regions with a temperate climate, the vine must always be covered for the winter; for these purposes, sacking is most often used, hay, sawdust or needles are also laid out around plants, and in areas where thermometer marks fall below -23 ° C in winter, before frost, the vine sinks to the ground and is dusted with soil and sand.

There are some tips for growing Novocherkassk's Jubilee.

• In light of the fact that there are several breeding options for this variety, the seasonality of the work should be taken into account. Most of this is done in spring, but the grafting of a green cutting to a green stock should be done only in the autumn period.
• It should competently approach the watering and moisture of the soil in which the crop grows. When stagnant moisture in the ground there is a risk of rotting and infection of the root system.
• In addition to organic fertilizers, the soil also needs additional fertilizing with mineral compounds. Potassium-phosphorus compounds have a positive effect on the plant. Typically, the introduction of fertilizers is carried out before the flowering of grapes, approximately in May.
• Shelter plants in the soil before the onset of extreme cold should be performed only when the bushes discard the leaves.

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