Codreanca is an unpretentious grape variety that easily adapts to various conditions.
It actively grows and bears fruit on stony and sandy soils that are not particularly suitable for other crops.
Requires minimum attention and care, thanks to which brings a stable and large crop.
Grapes Kodryanka: description of the variety
Berry Codrean is very large, dark purple, close to black. The shape of the berry elongated in length to 3 cm, ovate, with a thick wax coating (pruine), average weight is 7 grams There are not many seeds in the berry, they are easily separated.
Pavulsky Aiut, Muscat Novoshakhtinsky and Early Purple are distinguished by similar berries.
The peel of the fruit is quite dense, but not noticeable when used. Kodryanka taste, though simple, but pleasant, juicy flesh.
Bush varieties tall, the vine matures well. Already in the second year after grafting or planting seedlings, the grapes enter fruiting. Clusters are moderately dense, medium weight - 600 grams. Some clusters reach 1 kgbut at the same time they are well attached and for a long time are on the vine already in a mature state.
Isabella, Witch's Fingers and Delight Black are also very tall.
Breeding history
This grape variety was obtained in Moldova, where it is very much appreciated, by crossing the varieties Moldova and Marshall.
Specifications
Characteristics of grapes "Kodryanka" (he Black magic) is a complex interspecific hybrid of the table form of black grapes, which is distinguished by its very early ripening period.
Early ripening can boast and Kishmish Jupiter, Velez and Super Extra.
Codrians are valued primarily for regular large harvest volumes, even under adverse conditions.
The variety is table, it is often grown for sale, because it can be stored for a long time after ripening and does not lose its commodity and taste qualities. For winemaking, this variety is also suitable due to the high sugar content (before 18%) and juice.
For wine also use Arsenyevsky, Levokumsky and Krasin.
By chemical composition berries Kodryanki considered a very valuable product. This is not only an excellent antiseptic and antioxidant, it contains a lot of useful elements for the body:
- Vitamins B and C;
- Carotene;
- Pectin.
The grade differs in good frost resistance - to -22, but for the winter shelter is desirable. In bad years, Codreanca is prone to pea, which is considered a minus when growing berries for sale, because they lose their appearance. Preventing pea can be done in advance with the help of Gibberelin.
Such varieties as Angelica, King Ruby and Ruslan can also show pollen.
The load on the bush, on average, is 17-19 shoots with a short trim.
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Photo grapes "Kodryanka":
Planting and care
When planting a variety of great advantage is its simplicity, and the ability to take root anywhere. However, when landing you need to consider some features:
- The grade well breeds one-year saplings;
- The best time to plant is late autumn;
- Immediately after planting the seedling is important to pile up.
The roots of the seedling are carefully covered with earth to prevent damage, and watering is required immediately after planting.
If this method of planting is chosen as a vaccination, then there are several options. In early spring, graft is black to black (this means until the blooming stalk to black stock), in late spring-early summer, black to green, in autumn, green to green.
The basis of any crop is caring for the plant. For normal growth requires a lot of moisture, so watering should be regular.
Despite the fact that this variety shows good frost resistance, it should be sheltered for the winter, especially when it comes to seedlings. At the same time, the seedlings are not only curling with soil, but also sheltering with straw.
The Beauty of the North, the Arched and Pink Flamingo are also frost-resistant varieties.
No need to prune grapes in the first few years. The plant can bear fruit and develop independently. As soon as Codreanca enters the fruiting period, in the fall it is recommended to prune the young shoots that cannot bear the winter. In older age, pruning is done in the fall only those shoots that do not bear fruit or dried.
Diseases
This variety is characterized by increased resistance to disease, at the level of 2.5-3 points to oidium and mildew. For the purposes of prophylaxis, it is possible to spray 2 times per season with standard means to combat these diseases before flowering and immediately after the berries start to set.
Grapes may require preventive measures against anthracnosis, chlorosis, bacteriosis, rubella and bacterial cancer. Read about them in detail in separate materials of the site.
As a fight against rodents that can damage the bush in winter, it is recommended to tie the plant with fir branches.As for other pests (phylloxera, spider mite), standard agrotechnical measures in the form of thinning a bush and timely removal of old or damaged parts will minimize these problems.
Due to its unpretentiousness and persistence, the Kodryanka grape variety has become popular with many growers. Even in years with adverse conditions, the variety brings a large amount of the crop. Its berries are always saturated with beneficial trace elements that strengthen the body as a whole and have healing properties. Codreanca is a decent form of grapes for homegrown viticulture that is perfect for beginners.
