Growing grapes is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners. The berries of this plant are very useful and tasty.
Home-made drinks (compotes and wine) are often made from grapes, as well as sweet dishes (jams, preserves, pastries) that children like very much.
When choosing a variety, gardeners often prefer the most popular and proven. They are the most adapted, hardy, have good yields and a little easier to care for them. One of these varieties is Delight.
What kind is it?
Grapes Delight refers to the white table variety. It is distinguished by a very early ripening of berries. The time of harvesting falls on about 105-115 days from the period of the first buds blooming..
Among the white grapes are also known Lancelot, Friendship and Alexander.
In the southern regions, Delight ripens earlier, in the northern regions a little longer.
Grapes "Delight": description of the variety
Bushes are characterized by enhanced growth, with a fairly massive trunk and strong branches. The leaves are large or medium in size, light green with pronounced veins and pointed tips. Flowers bisexual, as well as Cardinal and Lily of the Valley.
Bunches large size, moderate density, regular conical shape. The weight of each vine is about 600-800 grams.
Berries round-oval, large, 6-8 grams each, 2.3-2.7 cm in diameter. The berries are formed green, and closer to the ripening period they acquire an amber blush and a light wax coating.
Pulp sugar, crunchy, thin skin and almost not felt during consumption. The taste is very sweet, rich, but not cloying.
The peculiarity of the Variety is a high sugar content. Ripe berries can accumulate up to 20-26% sugar with an acidity of 6-9 5-9 g / l.
Among the sweet varieties can be noted Amethysts, all subspecies of the Original and foreign Witches Fingers.
Berries suitable for fresh consumption, go well for sale. They make very tasty homemade sweet dishes (jams, preserves, pastries).
A photo
Check out the appearance of the grapes "Delight" in the photo below:
Breeding history and breeding region
This variety was obtained as a result of a complex crossing of the pollen of grapes Zarya Doroga and Dolores with the Russian Early.
Thanks to the variety Dawn of the North, grapes have acquired a high resistance to frost. He successfully passed the test and was recommended for cultivation in different regions of Russia and Ukraine.
He is often given preference also on the territory of Belarus and the Baltic States. Among the cold-resistant varieties, the Beauty of the North, Pink Flamingo and Super Extra are worth noting.
Specifications
The variety is characterized by an average yield, which is 115-120 kg / ha. If you want to increase yields, you can try to grow Delight with the help of large arched formations.
The arched form is also loved by Ruta, Gurzuf Pink, Gala.
With regular and proper care, gardeners often get large clusters weighing up to 1.3-1.4 kg.
Delight has excellent frost resistance. Bushes can withstand temperature drops to -25 -27 degrees. In areas with a milder climate (southern Ukraine, Belarus), gardeners often leave the plant to winter without shelter. But, remember that in our country grapes are recommended for cultivation as a covering culture.
Take care of a reliable shelter should be in advance (before the first frost). It is preferable to make a complete shelter, because partial will not give the plant proper protection.
Alex, Tukay and Krasa Severa differ in their excellent frost resistance.
BerriesWe produce this variety with a good presentation and easy transportability. They are suitable for growing for sale. After ripening, the grapes do not crack, do not crumble from the bush. Berries can remain on the bush for up to 30-40 days after ripening without losing taste.
Pay attention to the correct trimming bushes. For this variety, it is recommended to adhere to such a scheme so that from 35 to 45 eyes remain on the bush. This will not overload the plant and will positively affect the quality of the crop.
In the first years you can thin out the grapes a little more, as the bushes are characterized by intensive growth, they start to bear fruit early.
Diseases and pests
Delight is characterized by good resistance to mildew, oidium (2.5 points) and medium protection against gray rot.
The gardener should definitely pay attention to preventive measures that will help protect the bushes from pests and diseases.
Annually it is required to carry out the treatment of the bushes of grapes with chemical preparations in order to prevent.
The main enemy of Delight is phylloxera. This insidious disease, to get rid of which is extremely difficult. Affected bushes are destroyed, followed by disinfection of the soil.
Grafting cuttings on strong and healthy stocks will reduce the risk of this problem. Best suited Berlandieri X Riparia Kober 5BB.
Prevention of fungal diseases is the annual pruning of the vine. Good ventilation reduces the risk of a problem.
It is important to decide how you are going to grow grapes. Many prefer to plant the bushes in normal rows, but on the trellis it will be better protected from pest damage.
Do not forget that the grapes need to be watered abundantly and care for the soil. Loosen the ground more often, weed, pick dry leaves and fallen berries in time. They often become sources of disease and a breeding ground for insects.
Delight can become A great choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners.who are going to plant grapes for the first time. It attracts with good adaptability, frost resistance, not difficult care, resistance to diseases and excellent taste.
If you give the plant attention and proper care, for a long time it will please with abundant annual crops and aesthetic appearance.
