Neretinskiy grapes

A lot of grape varieties are grown on the territory of our country. Winegrowers are looking for varieties that are easy to care for and produce a good harvest. One of these varieties was the Neretinsky grape.

Bred by the breeder Potapenko A.I. From them, the new grapes took only the best technical qualities. Derived Neretinsky method, which is called variable backcross.

The cultivation of this variety is quite wide. The grapes are well resistant to winter frost, therefore, in the northern regions, they perfectly adapt to climatic conditions.

The grape bush is a vigorous one, the average plant height reaches 5 meters. Functionally feminine flowers form on a dense and powerful vine. Young pale green shoots turn brown by autumn. After 2 years, the vine begins to peel off and is covered with brown bark. The leaves are large, oval, slightly corrugated, bright green in color. The edges are carved, with a light rim. On the outside, the sheet is smooth, on the inside, a little rough. This gives the variety a certain decorative effect. The first fruits begin to be harvested 3 years after planting. By designation it belongs to technical grades.

Grape growers start picking berries in early September, and picking lasts almost until frost.

One vine grows 3-4 clusters resembling the shape of a cylinder. The bunch is densely packed with berries, very rarely loose. A bunch of medium size gains from 150 to 180 g.

The formed berries grow to a large size, about 12-13 mm, their weight ranges from 3 to 4 g. After ripening, the rounded berries acquire a beautiful dark purple color. The tasty and juicy pulp is protected by the skin. The dense skin of the grapes, which does not allow them to crack, is covered with a waxy coating, which allows the fruit to be stored for a long time. And also the dense skin is resistant to wasp damage. Berries of this variety with a stone, therefore, are not used in the manufacture of raisins.

The taste of the fruits of this variety is quite simple and does not differ from other varieties, they are sweet, there is a little acid. The berries contain ascorbic acid, so the fruits have a positive effect on human health. Sugar in berries is very high, about 210-220 g / dm3, acidity about 6 g / dm3.

High-yielding Neretinsky from one bush gives up to 45-50 kg of delicious berries. Good agricultural care can increase the yield up to 55 kg.

To grow this grape variety, you need to pay attention to the soil where the cultivation is planned.This variety gives good results in moderately acidic soils. Attention should be paid to lighting, the site must be well protected from winds and drafts. It is better to disembark near the fences.

For planting, it is better to choose annual seedlings, the ideal height of which is about 1 meter, and the length of the roots is 30 cm. Planting is done in the spring, but the place is prepared in the fall. To do this, they dig up the ground and remove the weeds. Next, they dig a hole 75-80 cm deep, about 70 cm wide.Crushed stone is taken as drainage, the bottom of the hole is covered with it. Organic fertilizers are placed on top of 2/3 of the wells and left until spring. In the spring, soil is poured into the hole and a seedling is placed there. A young plant is watered with 2 buckets of warm water. Be sure to dig in a support next to the seedling, because the bushes are vigorous.

The plant is pollinated by insects, since the flowers on it are female. Self-pollination does not occur.

Pruning vines is done in spring and autumn. In the spring, all dried and frozen processes are removed. In autumn, they carefully examine the bush and cut off the diseased and damaged parts of the vine. 4 to 6 eyes are left on the vine.

The first abundant watering is done in the second year after planting a young plant. One bush counts on 15 liters of water. Then the bushes are watered once a month, if the summer is dry, then watered more often. Before watering, the bush is dug in, all weeds are removed. Then water is poured into this trench so that it better penetrates the roots.

The culture is fed with both organic and mineral fertilizers. This is done in several stages. In the spring, until the buds have blossomed, the bushes are watered with potassium nitrate (10 g of the substance is diluted for 5 liters of water). The next feeding is carried out when the fruits are tied. During this period, peat and compost are used, mixed in a 1: 1 ratio. 1 bucket of mixture is poured under each bush. In September, the plant is fed with a superphosphate solution (for 7 liters of water, 30 g of substance). Top dressing should be combined with watering so that fertilizers better penetrate to the roots.

Very good frost resistance allows winegrowers to grow crops in the northern regions. The grapes can withstand frosts down to -35 ° C. Shelter is required only in the first year after planting, since the plant is still weak and frost can damage the vine. To do this, the young shoot is pressed to the ground and covered.

The grapes are distinguished by good resistance to many diseases. Resistance to diseases such as mildew, oidium, gray rot is estimated at 2 points. Despite this, spraying should be carried out once a season to prevent diseases.It will also help get rid of insects and pests.

Birds also love Neretino grapes, but chemical preparations against them are weak, so experienced growers advise covering the bushes with special nets.

Berries are well stored thanks to the thick skin and waxy bloom on the berries. They perfectly transfer transportation to other regions.