Red Muscat grapes

Very early grape varieties have enjoyed immense popularity at all times. Such varieties do not require a long hot summer to ripen, and therefore even those summer residents who live in cold regions can get a good harvest. Particular attention should be paid to such a variety as Red Muscat. It was she who received a large number of positive reviews.

Red Muscat was bred in Moldova, in the NGO "Vierul". This union gave birth to many varieties that are successfully cultivated to this day. Synonyms for the name Red Muscat - Superearly Red Muscat, XVII-10-26.

Red Muscat has medium-sized bushes with strong, brown, well-developed shoots. The leaves are round, medium, there is a pronounced dissection. Each leaf has 3 or 5 blades. The surface is characterized by slight waviness.

Red Muscat is a very early grape variety. It takes no more than 95-100 days to fully mature.

Red Muscat has cylindrical-conical clusters. The density is moderate, differs in looseness. Each copy weighs from 300 to 600 grams.

Rounded or slightly oval berries are red as well as purple in color. They are medium in size, weighing about 4-5 grams, parameters - 18.3x17.7 mm. There is a slight white coating. It is also worth noting that the berries will increase in size with age.

Red Muscat belongs to the table grape varieties. The berries have a pleasant crunchy flesh, which is covered with a dense skin. There are bones inside. The taste is harmonious, with a pronounced nutmeg. His tasting score is 7.7 points. The sugar content is 150-180 g / dm3, the acidity is 5-7 g / dm3.

The yield of this variety is above average. Shoots ripen by 65%, and brushes will be located on these specimens. Each such shoot contains from 1 to 1.3 brushes.

It is very important to choose the right seedling. The variety cannot be identified immediately, only after 2-3 years, so if you want exactly Red Muscat, it is better to contact trusted sellers. An annual plant should be chosen.

Despite its resistance to various adverse factors, Muscat red is very fond of the sun. Plant this variety in a sunny, not too windy area. Humidity is unacceptable, therefore groundwater must flow at a level of 4-5 meters. Can be planted in higher elevations.

The soil will need loamy, but you can take black soil, as well as rocky soil. Adding gravel will increase the ventilation capacity of the soil.

Red Muscat is planted in the middle or last days of May.It is important to prepare the seedlings in advance by soaking them in growth stimulants. Grapes are planted in rows, a distance of 2-3 meters should be maintained between each row. Be sure to add black soil and potash fertilizers. After planting, the plant is watered and mulched. A peg is driven in near each vine, a rope is pulled along the pegs.

A variety of this type has bisexual flowers, so additional pollination is not required.

In order for the grapes to grow well and give a rich harvest, they need pruning. In addition to sanitary, it will also be necessary to carry out a formation one. The vine is cut into 6-8 eyes, leaving 35-40 pieces per bush.

Red Muscat will not tolerate waterlogging. Young seedlings are watered every day under the condition of hot summer, as watering grows, they are reduced, bringing up to 1 time per month. Adult specimens will need to be watered twice a season, and if it rains constantly, this will not be necessary either. Watering is carried out with the help of a ditch: earth is dug around the plant, forming a ditch, and then water is poured there.

The variety tolerates frosts down to -23 degrees, and in most cases will need shelter. You can build a greenhouse or cover your grapes in an easier way. The root system is mulched, and a protective material is laid on top of the plants. The shelter is removed in April.

The variety has an average resistance to fungal diseases, so it must be protected from high humidity. Avoid excessive watering, thickening of the vine, carry out systematic treatments with fungicides. The plant is resistant to gray rot (2 points). Wasps rarely attack the vineyard.

Red Muscat has good keeping quality and, if stored properly, can be kept in a cool basement for several weeks. Due to the high density of the skins, this variety can be transported for sale.