This handsome man with shiny, molded in the moon blue berries fully justifies its name.
It is a real treasure for those who want to have grapes with a good, not primitive taste, and which would not be so capricious at the same time.
Indeed, neither the cold nor the wasps are not terrible for the Black Crow. What else should you know about him?
What kind is it?
Black Raven is a hybrid table subspecies of black grapes. Ripening - very early. Harvest can be collected at the end of July or early August.
Among the black varieties are also known Moldova, Black Finger and Bull's Eye.
Appliedas a rule, in liqueurs, jams, compotes, grape vodka, sometimes in a blend of table wines. In fresh form, the Black Crow has a rather noticeable silky flavor, which not everyone likes.
Taste not from the “drop-down”, but by no means primitive - fruity, slightly sour, fragrant.
The berries do not rot, do not crack under the rain, they “tolerate” transportation and storage well. It can hang on a bush for a long time to accumulate sugar.
The same signs have berries Lia, the Long-awaited and Arcadia.
The berry is not advised to take off too early - it is painted early, but the taste at the end of summer is still quite sour, which is why many people got the impression of the “tastelessness” of the Black Crow.
It is best to harvest in early September, when the fruit is already well accumulate sugar.
Black Raven Grapes: variety description
The bush is a very strong, real hero. The cluster is above the average size, loose, weighing up to one and a half kilos, there is almost no pea.
The Original, Delight and Bazhena can boast large clusters.
The berries are egg-shaped, black, with a white-moon characteristic bloom, very large - 14-20 g.
The skin is dense, strong, the flesh is juicy, crispy, sweet with sourness. Flowers bisexual. Inflorescences are strong, large.
Leaf is saturated green, rounded, medium cut. Matured chocolate-colored shoot in the red. The stem is light green, durable.
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More detail to consider grapes "Black Raven", can be in the photo:
Breeding history
Black Raven owes its appearance to an amateur breeder A.A. Pigeon.
The origin of this subspecies is almost a military secret: Victoria’s parental form was pollinated with a mixture of pollen. What was included in this mixture - the originator is not recognized.
One thing is clear: the breeder set himself the goal of creating a hybrid form that would take root well, was not distinguished by the most primitive taste, and there was less trouble with it.
Specifications
The black raven is a very young subspecies and it is too early to talk about its exact characteristics.
Among the young varieties are already quite well known King, In memory of Dzheneev and Rozmus.
According to the existing reviews of farmers, this variety is not too productive, loves mineral fertilizers, also feeding in the form of chicken droppings, ashes. Responds well to watering.
About pruning to make statements prematurely. The stated resistance to powdery mildews (oidium and mildew) and rot is high.
Frost resistance and other characteristics are currently being tested, but one thing is clear - does not like frosts and severe winters, it is necessary to cover.
Aspen attacks are not afraid at all. Resistance to phylloxera is questionable.
Diseases and pests
According to the statements, Black Raven is not afraid of fungal attacks and other diseases of grapes. This is confirmed by numerous testimonies of farmers. Wasps do not take it at all.
Birds - unconditionally. Hard mesh barriers with small cells will save the berry from them.
Not fishing - birdies in such confused, fighting and soon die.
How much the Black Crow can resist phylloxera is still an issue. In any case, prevention and additional protection from it will not hurt. Moreover, to bring this attack is not so easy.
Spraying with a solution of carbon disulfide is used against phylloxera - ideally, the dose should be three to four hundred cubic centimeters. per square meter. It is exactly what is required for the parasites to die, while others do not come up.
The poison should kill exactly I louse, and not just a good scare. But the fact is that carbon disulfide destroys the bush itself. Now is the time to remember the rule - the lesser of two evils should choose the lesser.
True, as the winegrowers say, 80 cubes per square meter are quite enough for a good effect - while the bush has all the chances to survive.
Black raven - grapes unremarkable. Until. Because its properties, and consequently, the merits are currently being tested.
It is indisputable that this variety is not afraid of bacteria, frost and, which is important - wasps. Beginners, who decided to take this particular variety as a start, made the right choice - it is completely unpretentious, it is easy to cover for the winter, and its taste is quite interesting, with a noticeable shade of mulberry.
Such varieties as Ruta, Chocolate and Glow can boast with an unusual taste.
In order for the grapes to give a good harvest, you first need to love it.
