Grapes Kolobok

Recently, gardeners are increasingly striving to grow an attractive grape variety on their site. The plant with the funny name Kolobok belongs to high-yielding, unpretentious, therefore, perfect for beginners.

Pavlovsky E.G. was able to obtain the described variety after crossing the Talisman and Red Muscat.

Gingerbread man is a table grape variety. After ripening, the fruits may still hang on the vine.

The plant is vigorous, so pruning is required.

Grapes ripen in 100-103 days. Thus, Kolobok belongs to the early varieties in terms of ripening.

The wide, conical bunches have a high density of berries on them. The mass of one is usually from 600 to 700 grams.

The fruit has an attractive amber color. They contain 190-220 g / dm³ for full ripening. The acidity level is 6-7 g / dm³.

The skin of the grapes is not thick. The inside is dense flesh, which emits a crunch if you bite the grapes. The mass of one berry is from 8 to 10 grams.

Tasters rate the taste of the described variety as nutmeg.

The plant is classified as a high-yielding plant.

Any regions with a temperature of + 15 ... 40 degrees Celsius are best suited for growing these grapes. Mild winters, low humidity and a controlled amount of annual precipitation are the conditions necessary for Kolobok grapes.

When deciding where to plant the vine, it is worth choosing a sunny site. If there is no such place in the garden, you can use the option when the sun is turned on the plant in the morning. If there is a slight shade at noon, growth will not be affected.

The Kolobok grape can grow in various soils. Experts advise to be sure to conduct a pH test before starting planting. This plant prefers a pH range between 5.5 and 7.0. If the level is not correct, an acidic or alkaline solution is used to adjust the pH accordingly.

You can choose sandy loam, loam and even well-drained silty loam. The soil must contain enough organic matter to meet the nutritional needs of this plant.

The distance between the bushes is at least 2.5 meters, that is how much is necessary for the normal formation and development of the root system.

Before planting bare-root vines, soak the planting material in water for about 3-4 hours. For each bush, a hole is dug 40 cm wide and the same depth. Then the plant is laid and the hole is filled with about 10 cm of soil, tamped well to remove air pockets, and watered.

Mulching grapes Kolobok is not always recommended, only in arid regions.

Flowers of both sexes are formed on Kolobok during the flowering period, therefore there is no need for additional pollination.

Since the Gingerbread Man is a vigorous bush, it is regularly pruned. 4 to 6 eyes are left on the vine.

Gingerbread man is not a fan of heavy rains or constant watering. It is best to use drip irrigation under the root once a week for a young plant and as needed for an adult. Waterlogging of the soil will lead to fungal infections.

The soil will provide the vine with the nutrients it needs to grow, so a well-drained soil is essential. The first year is the time of Kolobok's growth, so high-nitrogen fertilizers can be generously applied, but only in controlled quantities. When the seedling is rooted, the amount of nitrogen is reduced, otherwise the foliage will develop better on the vine than the fruit.

Further fertilization is applied as needed, when the soil pH has shown a deficiency of nutrients, or the plant no longer progresses in growth.

When adding nutrients, they are advised to spread 6 centimeters around the vine, but not at the root.

It is imperative to prevent the growth of grass under the vines, since it not only picks up micro and macro elements, but also moisture.

Rotten manure, bird droppings, ash, dolomite flour are considered good options for feeding. Lime can help change the pH of the soil and make it neutral. But it is worth making it six months before planting the grapes, and preferably a year.

The described variety has a frost resistance of only -23 degrees Celsius. And this means that by winter it must be removed from the trellis and covered with spruce branches or special material.

The gingerbread man shows average resistance to fungal infections. Speaking specifically about mildew, this indicator is at level 3.

The grapes can be stored in the refrigerator and are easily transported, while maintaining the visual appeal of the fruit.