Grape everest

Everest belongs to the new hybrid forms of grapes obtained in the course of private selection. It is distinguished by its high tolerance to typical diseases, takes root quickly, and is successfully bred even in central Russia by cuttings and other methods. And also the hybrid is known under the designation B-12-1, sometimes referred to as Pavlovsky's Everest.

The hybrid form was developed by E.G. Pavlovsky when crossing grapes K-81 and Talisman. Folk selection has brought good results. The hybrid combines the best qualities of the Rapture group and the Cardinal, to which the original varieties belong.

The novelty quickly gained popularity in Ukraine. Here Everest has already managed to give the first harvests in industrial vineyards. In the conditions of the Russian Federation, it has so far been little studied, but there is already experience of its cultivation in the Rostov region, in the Black Earth Region and the middle zone.

Table hybrid Everest has a medium-early growing season. Harvesting begins in 115-120 days. In a subtropical climate, the fruits fully ripen by the 3rd decade of August.

The grapes have cylindro-conical brushes or in the form of a regular cone. The density of the bunch ranges from medium to high. The average weight is 723 g, in favorable conditions it reaches 1 kg or more.

In the course of fruiting, the bunches are formed from large, weighing up to 12.3 g, berries with pronounced ellipsoidal outlines. As they mature, they gain a violet-red, intense color, pronounced white bloom.

Juicy and fleshy berry pulp has a pronounced density. The flavor is good, but without much sophistication. The hybrid is devoid of bright nutmeg tones and is suitable for fresh consumption.

Fruiting begins in the 3rd year after planting, without a signal brush. Up to 20 kg of berries are harvested from the bush.

The new hybrid Everest is prone to sun-burning berries. It is better to plant it in slightly shaded areas, in regions with a warm climate, without prolonged rainy periods. Young bushes should not be placed in areas with strong wind, as well as where groundwater is located high. The hybrid is sensitive to soil type. Areas with neutral acidity, fertile are suitable.

When choosing a planting site, preference is given to areas located at a distance from other plants. Leave at least 3 meters between the bushes.To enrich the soil, it is possible to pre-plant the green manure in the place set aside for the vineyard, with the autumn digging up the green mass together with the soil. Everest grapes are rooted in September-October, before the onset of cold weather. When planting in spring, the bushes take root worse.

A pit size of 0.6 × 0.6 m is enough, its bottom is drained. A mixture of wood ash, humus and fertile soil is poured on top. This composition is covered with foil for 21 days. Then a healthy seedling with 3 buds and about 40 cm long is transferred into the pit, sprinkle its roots with earth, water it abundantly, cover with mulch at the base of the bush.

The hybrid does not need additional planting of pollinating plants. Everest has bisexual inflorescences, pollinates independently. To enlarge the fruit, the ovaries are thinned out. It can act as a pollinator for other types of grapes.

Everest needs normalization of loads. For this, the vine is pruned in the autumn. Leave 4 fruiting shoots on a bush with 8-10 eyes on each. Work can be done after the plant has shed its leaves. In the spring, sanitary pruning is performed, with the removal of dry and damaged branches. In summer, thinning of the deciduous mass, pinching is necessary, no more than 2 inflorescences are left for 1 shoot.

Regular application of moisture is necessary for Everest in the first 3 years after planting. During the season, settled moisture is introduced after bud formation, during bud formation and after ovary formation. Water must be taken warm, from a barrel or an artificial reservoir. The last watering is carried out before the shelter for the winter, with the introduction of 20-30 liters of water under each plant.

The introduction of additional nutrients has a beneficial effect on the abundance of the Everest grape harvest. It is recommended to apply both mineral and organic additives under the bushes. If fertilizers were applied to the planting pit, feeding will be required only from the 3rd year of the plant's life. In the spring, it is necessary to give nitrogen mixtures that contribute to the acceleration of the growing season - a solution of urea in a ratio of 1: 20 is suitable. At the end of flowering and after the formation of ovaries, phosphorus supplements (superphosphate with potassium salt) are applied.

The vine needs shelter for the winter. When temperatures drop below -22 degrees Celsius, the plant can freeze and die without additional protection measures. Covering with plastic wrap is not recommended. Instead, arcs with covering material are installed over the vine trenches.

Everest grapes are highly resistant to most common diseases. Nevertheless, it is recommended to treat the hybrid with fungicides for preventive purposes. For powdery mildew and powdery mildew, use the drug Topaz. It is recommended to carry out 3 sprays - 1 leaf each, after 2 weeks from flowering, in the fall, before sheltering and pruning.Everest shows acaricidal and insecticidal treatments for gall midges, leafworms, spider mites.

The berries of this hybrid are distinguished by a good presentation, transportable, not too demanding in storage. It is recommended to leave them on the bush in clusters for about 1 month to ensure ripening.

The new hybrid Everest managed to get a lot of reviews from amateur winegrowers. It is noted that all the declared properties, except for the maturation period, correspond to reality. The owners of the bushes of such grapes appreciated the impressive size of the berries, their taste without sharp contrasts. Especially highlight is the absence of signs of peas, the preservation of the integrity of the fruits in rainy periods.

The yield of a young vine, according to reviews, reaches 4 kg per bush. It is mentioned that, due to the average sugar content, the berries are not very suitable for winemaking. They are preferred to be consumed fresh. The disadvantages include perhaps the obligatory creation of a shelter for the winter, without it, the plant will simply die.