Moscow White grapes

One of the favorite grape varieties of gardeners - Moscow White, unpretentious in care and adapted to any climatic conditions. For this, he is especially appreciated by winegrowers.

The popular white grape varieties were taken as the basis for breeding Moskovsky Bely: Amur from Komsomolsk and Zhemchug saba. The grape variety was bred by breeders E.N. Gubin and K.P.Skuin in the Moscow Agricultural Academy. K. Timiryazeva.

Moscow White is grown everywhere. Especially popular with middle lane gardeners.

The grape bush grows up to 1.5 meters. Pentagonal leaves of large to medium size, slightly pubescent in the lower part of the leaf.

Moskovsky Bely belongs to an early universal variety. The ripening period lasts about 4 months. Already in August, you can enjoy juicy fruits. They do not grow in industry, and this variety has no equal in the personal economy.

The shape of the brush is cylindrical-conical or conical. The density is medium. The weight of the bunch is 220-330 grams.

The grape has a light green hue. As it ripens, it gradually changes to light yellow. Medium-sized round or slightly oval berries with 2-4 seeds inside. One berry weighs 3-4 grams.

Juicy sweet pulp with a slight sourness is hidden under the dense skin. This variety was highly appreciated during tasting: fresh berries - 8.0 points, juice - 8.3 points. Sugar content - 18%, acidity - only 9.0 g / l.

Moscow Bely is considered a medium-yielding one. One bush with proper care can bring up to 6 kg of harvest.

It will be easier to care for the grapes if you plant them close to the walls of the house on the south side. A good option is to plant bushes in a place protected from northern winds.

Usually, planting is carried out at the end of May. You need acidic soil, before planting, strongly acidic peat is introduced into the soil.

Moskovsky Bely prefers sandy loam soil, rocky and crushed stone are also suitable.

The planting hole should be at least 60 cm deep, and the gap between the plants should be 1.5 meters.

If the soil is heavy, it is recommended to put drainage at the bottom of the planting pit: a layer of crushed stone up to 20 cm, a layer of turf with grass.

Moscow White has a bisexual flower. It does not need additional pollination.

Pruning is carried out, leaving no more than 4-8 eyes. Regularly in the summer, they break off unnecessary shoots so that there is no thickening, and the leaves are cut off for better access of sunlight to the fruits.

After planting, the seedlings are watered weekly 1 time throughout the season. In hot weather, watering is increased every other day. The next year, water is watered once every week only in dry weather. Water stagnation should not be allowed.

The soil should be moistened by half a meter. Watering alternates with top dressing. Adult plants are not watered. Constant loosening is necessary for oxygen to reach the roots. To better retain moisture, the soil around the bush is covered with mulch.

In order for Moscow White to actively develop, and the bushes are strong, additional feeding is necessary:

• with the onset of spring, fertilize with mineral fertilizers;
• in the summer - with ammonium nitrate (you need to have time to do this before the bunches ripen);
• as a foliar feeding, magnesium is added, which is necessary to increase resistance to diseases.

Moscow White is able to withstand frosts down to -30 ° C without shelter. But experienced growers still advise covering the grapes with a cloth. This will protect the plant from excessive moisture and the harmful effects of frost.

The grape has an average resistance to diseases and pests. There is a danger of fungal diseases at a temperature of + 27 ° C. Therefore, preventive measures are needed, daily inspection of the bushes.

It is required to carry out timely treatment of the affected areas and soil around Moskovsky Bely with special means. Affected fruits and leaves are removed.

It is not recommended to leave ripe bunches on the bushes for a long time. For this reason, young shoots will not woody for a long time, and the first slight frost will damage them.

Gardeners who grow Moskovsky Bely speak of a bountiful harvest. The bunches are large, the berries are tasty. Excellent frost resistance. Loves timely watering and pruning. Delicious juice and aromatic wine with a pleasant taste are obtained from the grapes of this variety.