Grapes Swallow

A complex hybrid is not surprising only at first glance. In fact, it is difficult to find a dark variety of nutmeg with a pronounced taste with such an early ripening period like Swallow.

The domestic breeder E.G. Pavlovsky managed to create a hybrid Swallow. The Super-Extra and Krasotka varieties became the parent basis. The result is a universal table variety Swallow, excellent in its taste. It also has another name, known to gardeners and breeders as C-3-2.

The variety is considered relatively new. The value of the vine lies in its resistance to unfavorable external conditions, in the ability to give a stable crop of good quality. And most importantly - in the early stages of ripening.

This variety is a table variety. The plant is vigorous, tall, giving clusters almost along its entire length. It has a highly developed root system. There are quite a lot of leaves on the vine, they are light green, serrated with veins.

The swallow rightfully belongs to the very early ripening varieties. After all, the period from the appearance of buds on the vine to the full ripening of the grapes is 95-100 days. And in the south of Russia, ripe bunches can be harvested in mid-July.

The Swallow bunch is very beautiful, has an excellent presentation. Has a cylindrical-conical shape. The berries in a bunch are of medium density. No peeling or cracking is observed. The bunch itself in this species is not too large, reaches 600 g.

The Swallow has rather large oval-shaped berries. Each weighs an average of 9 g. The color is rich - from blue-black to almost black. The skin is very thin, almost imperceptible when biting through, and the flesh is dense, with fleshy walls of the fruit.

Berries are not attacked by wasps, as they do not crack. They are distinguished by very good keeping quality and transportability.

Swallows berries have a distinctly nutmeg flavor, with hints of black currant. When bitten, firm, slightly crispy, pleasantly refreshing. Connoisseurs have already appreciated this grape as a variety for fresh consumption and for winemaking.

The variety is characterized by an average yield. Despite the fact that the vine produces many clusters along almost its entire length, each cluster is small to medium in size (400-600 g). The yield from the bush will depend on the number of ovaries that are left for growth and development. On average, up to 15-20 kg are obtained from a bush.

In general, the variety is undemanding to care for. But in order to get a good harvest, it is important to know some of the nuances of cultivation.

It is better to plant a plant in the spring (in the southern regions it is possible in the fall). A well-lit place is chosen for the bush.

A pit is prepared for the winter, 10 kg of organic fertilizers (manure) or a mixture of mineral fertilizers are placed there. They should pep well. In the spring, the soil in the hole is mixed, pieces of broken brick are added to the bottom. Fertile soil is mixed with sand and wood ash. The roots must breathe well. The roots of a young plant are set on this mixture. Be sure to immediately prepare supports for tying the vine.

A small hole is made around the landing hole at a distance of 0.5 meters. Subsequently, water is poured into it for watering a young plant.

The swallow has no problems with pollination and can be successfully grown even in a greenhouse. Each plant has flowers of both sexes.

The variety needs regular pruning. It is carried out every season, removing old shoots and vines damaged by the disease. This improves the resistance of the plant, increases the yield.

And they also constantly remove wilted, damaged leaves, they do this throughout the growing season.

It is good to treat the cut of the vine with a solution prepared on the basis of natural red lead (paint) using chalk and the addition of boric acid.

The grapes are conditionally hardy. The vine can withstand frosts down to -23 C, but it needs an obligatory shelter for the winter. You can dig a trench by laying the vine in the ground in the direction of the growth of its shoots and cover it with foil. Alternatively, use non-woven fabric in combination with straw.

Important conditions to be observed when preparing this variety for winter.

1. Before sheltering, it is good to shed the root system so that the earth is saturated with moisture.

2. Do not close the swallow too early in warm weather.

3. It is necessary to wait for stable frosts, approximately –2 ... 3 degrees, and stable dry, frosty weather.

The variety is fairly new, so trials in this area are still ongoing. In general, we can say that the Swallow has good resistance to diseases and pests characteristic of this culture. Ability to withstand diseases at the level of already proven varieties.

Despite the thin skin, grapes are well stored and transported. Wine is made from it. The variety is also good for harvesting raisins.