Grapes ladies fingers

The famous Ladies Fingers grape is considered the standard of taste. It is the best classic and always up-to-date table variety in the history of viticulture. Gardeners appreciate grapes for their unique taste and original appearance. Unfortunately, it does not take root in most Russian territories, where winters are extremely cold and summers are short-lived. In the southern regions, unusually tasty grapes grow without any particular problems.

Ladies' fingers have been cultivated in Central Asia for centuries. It is believed that wild grapes became the "donor" of this artificially bred variety. Comparison with graceful fingers went to the variety due to the non-standard shape of the fruit. Domestic gardeners know the variety as Husayne Bely. The Dagestanis call the heat-loving variety Shah raisins, the Armenians - Itsaptuk, the Astrakhanians - Bokalny.

The variety became widespread in its native lands - in Uzbekistan, and throughout Central Asia. To grow grape culture Ladies fingers is obtained wherever there are optimal conditions: in the Crimea, on the lands of the Caucasus and other regions with warm winters and a full summer period. In the realities of the middle Russian latitudes, the popular variety grows with difficulties due to climatic features.

Bushes with graceful berries are distinguished by strong growth, they need strong supports. The vine is strong, durable and long, growing up to 5-6 m. Covered with small juicy green rounded leaves.

Ripening is quite long - the growing season takes 126-138 days. In regions with a short summer period, the bunches do not have time to ripen. Even in Central Asian countries, the fruits ripen not earlier than September.

Conical in shape, with a loose structure. Each bunch reaches a weight of about 300 g.

Color from yellowish green to yellowish pink. The shape is cylindrical-conical. In juicy, slightly crunchy pulp, from 2 to 3 seeds. Thin-skinned fruits are covered with a thin waxy coating.

Ladies' fingers are one of the juiciest and tastiest grape varieties. The amount of sugar in juice is determined by 170 g / dm3 with an acidity of 4-4.5 g / dm3. The fruits are distinguished by a unique feature - for all their sweetness, they perfectly quench thirst. This effect is provided by a combination of the level of sugar content with low acidity of the fruit. Overripe berries lose their bright taste. Tasting assessment of taste criteria is determined by 8.5 out of 10 points on a special scale.

A full harvest should be expected in the 5th year of the culture's life. The yield is high, albeit unstable. The variety is very moody, and it is important to create suitable conditions for a good yield.

The Asian variety needs certain grooming activities.

The place should be sufficiently illuminated, protected from blowing northern winds. The absence of shade and light chernozem soil are considered important conditions. The best option for planting on the site is from the south or south-west side, in a place obscured by a wall or plantings from the north.

The undoubted advantages of the Ladies Fingers variety include the ability to plant in any period, except for winter. With a specific period are determined based on the type of climatic features and the reproduction of culture.

The presence of bisexual flowers determines the variety as self-fertile. There is no need for additional pollination.

The primary task of care is timely and competent pruning. Long pruning is used, shortening the shoots by 4-10 eyes. Shoots selected for fruiting must be of good quality and intact. Medium stems are preferred.

Trim manipulation is carried out with caution. With any damage, there is a risk of wounds that will not heal on perennial branches. To calculate the number of shoots on the bush, eyes are taken into account.

The variety reacts sharply to dry seasons. For high-quality fruiting, the provision of culture with water is required. It is equally important to control watering. Abundant waterlogging is fraught with the development of rot. It is especially indicated to water the bushes after wintering, during the flowering period and after it. In drought, the rate and order of moistening increases. When the ovaries are formed, watering is reduced.

Before the grapes are sheltered, moisture charging is carried out (a couple of days before insulation). The probability of freezing dry soil is higher than wet. In general, for each year of life, the bush relies on 2 buckets of water.

At the beginning of the growing season, nitrogen fertilizers are introduced. This method promotes the active growth of healthy shoots and prepares the crop for fruiting. In spring and summer, potash and phosphorus fertilizers are required, which are necessary for the formation of bushes. If they are lagging behind in development, use foliar dressing in the form of spraying with fertilizers.

The frost resistance of the thermophilic variety is low. Grapes need shelter when the temperature at the place of growth drops above the allowable value. In the cold, grapes are recommended full cover in the following options:

• sandwich - covering material in several layers;
• using agrofibre on an arc frame.

Resistance to powdery mildew is estimated by experts at 5 points, which is considered a strong susceptibility. To grow a good harvest, you need preventive measures, treatment and stable feeding. Compositions with potassium and phosphorus especially help to resist diseases and pests. Variety Ladies fingers, like other Central Asian varieties, does not cope well with fungal infection and various parasites.

The variety is unsuitable for long-term storage. Harvesting is done only in dry and clear weather. Wet berries are subject to rapid decay. The grapes are placed in boxes and stored in a cool, dark room. It is not recommended to store grapes in bright light.

Best of all, brushes are stored at a temperature of 0 ° C and high humidity - 80%. In warm and dry conditions, evaporation of moisture leads to shrinkage of the berries.

It is advisable to fumigate the room with sulfur with the addition of saltpeter and dry sawdust. In a prepared room, the bunches are able to withstand temperatures up to -4 degrees. You can also store grapes hanging from a wire. Periodically it is required to revise the harvest for the presence of spoiled grapes.

Ladies' fingers is a drying variety that is optimal for harvesting raisins. Also, juicy grapes are suitable for the production of wine, delicious juices and compotes. It makes marinades and spectacular decorations for dishes well.

For centuries, the variety Ladies' fingers has not lost its widespread popularity. Gardeners are ready to overcome all difficulties with its cultivation in order to enjoy sweet, slightly crunchy berries.