Rumeika grapes

Most gardeners will want to plant a vine at some point. Rumeyka - great for beginners, because it is not very picky about care.

The author of the described variety is Andrey Fedorovich Balabanov.

It is a table variety with bisexual flowers on the vine. It belongs to the type of vigorous, therefore it is required to pay special attention to timely pruning. Up to 2 inflorescences are formed on the shoot.

Rumeika belongs to very early varieties with a ripening period of 95 to 100 days.

The bunches are conical and of moderate density. The weight of each can be from 500 to 700 grams. No peat irrigation was observed by gardeners.

The color of the berries may differ, there are bright red, and there are dark crimson. As for the skin, it is quite edible, although it is medium in density.

The inside of the fruit is juicy, fleshy pulp. The grapes have an oval-elongated shape. Each weighs 10-11 grams.

The taste is assessed as harmonious.

Rumeika is a high-yielding variety, for which it is valued. Although this is not its only advantage.

Vines can be grown on walls, on trellises, or over arches and do not need much space if carefully pruned.

In the first year, limit growth to only three erect stems. Tie the vine to a wire in the fall, cutting only one shoot to stimulate growth the next year. It is important to keep the stems at a sufficient distance from each other to provide adequate air circulation and space for fruit to ripen.

Vines can be planted any time of the year except winter. Late autumn is often considered the best time because the first pruning can be done right away.

If the plant comes from a nursery and looks overloaded in a container, it is worth cutting some roots. The planting hole should be large enough to accommodate the root ball.

A fertile base with organic fertilizers is laid at the bottom. The seedling is covered with earth and watered. In the future, it is necessary to water it daily until the seedling is accepted. Dormant vines require less maintenance in the months following planting until they bud in the spring.

When bisexual flowers form on the bushes, the grapes are considered self-pollinated.

A short pruning is carried out for the variety in question.For newly planted vines, remove all flowers within the first two years. In the next three years, only a few bunches of grapes are left on the shoot. Full download is only recommended for the fifth year.

As a general rule, any pruning should be done in very early spring while the vine is still dormant to avoid damage. Additional light pruning may be required, but only under certain circumstances. Always use sterilized instruments.

The first few years are the hardest. Once the grapes are five years old, technical pruning is required.

Grapes usually do not need additional moisture when grown outdoors, except in very dry months. Watering should be carried out additionally when the fruits ripen, but there has been no rain for a long time.

Like everything in the garden, grapes need feeding. For vines that grow outdoors, a well-balanced N. P. K fertilizer is suitable. It can be applied in February or March before growing. The addition of potassium has a positive effect on the yield.

Rumeika's frost resistance level is -23 degrees. This is an average indicator, therefore, when planting a variety in regions where the temperature can drop below this indicator in winter, it is imperative to use a covering material.

Mold is the biggest threat to the grape harvest. It can quickly spoil foliage and fruits, and is formed where there is poor air circulation.

In this case, the best option would be to use a broad-spectrum fungicide.

For insects, ready-made insecticides are used. Infusion of garlic often helps. Any pyrethrum-based insecticide should repel many insects, and of course biological control can also be used.

The grapes are stored after harvest in cool conditions for about 7 days.