Grapes are grown by man since time immemorial.
Breeding of this culture began even 5000 years BC. er in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Now this culture has many varieties, and among them the variety of grapes "Veles".
It is about him that we will discuss in this article. We will understand the features of this variety, get acquainted with its history, find out what diseases it is subject to and what care it requires.
Breeding history
Famous breeder V.V. Zagorulko, who lives in Ukraine in Zaporozhye, crossing the Sofia and Rusbol varieties, developed a relatively new seedless grape variety.
Breeders have long sought to create varieties with almost imperceptible seeds. "Veles" is one of them.
The hand of the same breeder belong to Asya, Ruta and Vodogray.
The year of creation of this grape distinguished itself by unusual weather conditions, and the ratio of the mass of rudiments increased even in completely seedless varieties. "Veles" was assigned to the 4th category, which means the ratio of the rudiments of more than 14 mg.
Description varieties Veles
"Veles" refers to the class of seedless with a super early maturation of berries, not more than 100 days. Among the seedless varieties are also known super early seedless, witches fingers and korinka Russian.
Pink Muscat grapes, raisin Veles, intended for use in dried and fresh form for the production of juices and wines.
Hybrid form resistant to frost, from -18 ° C to -21 ° C.
Appearance of grapes
Clusters of this variety are distinguished by branching and a very large size. One bunch can have up to 3 kg of weight. The shape of the brushes is conical or cylindrical. Can reach about 18 cm in length and 13 cm in width.
The berries are large, oval, beautiful pink color, with an amber shade. Seemingly transparent, very beautiful, weighing up to 5 grams.
The aroma of the fruit is slightly pronounced nutmeg notes. Due to the absence of seeds, the pulp is very tasty and dense. The skin is almost not felt and invisible when used.
Vine ripening is very good, almost the entire length of the shoot.
On the abundantly forming stepchildren on a bush, by the middle of October, it can ripen an additional crop.
Specifications
The grape "Veles" is steadily stable, despite the age of the bush. The flowers of this variety are bisexual, which means self-pollination even without the help of bees. The presence of flowers of this type increases the chances of fruit set and yield. Moldova, the Count of Monte Cristo and Galben Nou are also distinguished by a double-sided flower.
Despite the ability to self-pollinate, additional measures to improve the ovary raise the yield by 20%.
Bushes have a high yield and the ability to grow strongly. With good weather conditions and thanks to the second crop, from one bush can be removed from 6 kg of ripe fruit. And with proper care, the numbers can be even greater. For the year the vine of this variety can form up to 36 buds.
Excellent yield is also demonstrated by the Anniversary of the Kherson Summer Resident, Rkatsiteli and the Gift of Magarach.
Variety refers to the early maturity. For cultivation in the zones of Central Russia and the Moscow region, this variety is ideal, as the ripening of fruits comes before the period of cold weather. Harvest is possible in early August.
"Veles", like many varieties, can not tolerate heavy rain and excess moisture in the soil. Under such conditions, the berries inevitably crack and the appearance deteriorates. But in dry weather, ripe clusters hang on a bush for up to 1.5 months, without falling and turning into raisins.
The frost resistance of the grapes "Veles" is at an average level of performance among other varieties. The kidneys are able to withstand frost down to -21 ° C. For the winter, it is still recommended to cover the grapes with the help of film tunnels. Greater frost resistance can boast varieties Arched, Beauty of the North and Super Extra.
According to reviews of experienced winegrowers, the kidneys in such shelters do not freeze out even at high temperatures.
In Simferopol in 2010, "Veles" was awarded two gold medals in the competition "Golden Grape".
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Planting and care
Veles grapes are highly dependent on the solar illumination of the place and good soil.
When planting, it is necessary to ensure protection from the north wind and the access of the sun's rays most of the day. Best of all, the wall of the house or the fence will cope with this task.
In order to avoid damage and cracking of fruits, the soil should not be swampy. Best suited sandy loam with the addition of black soil.
The distance between the bushes should not be less than 1.5 meters. If the landing is made along the wall of the building, then between the wall and the bush you need to retreat about 1 meter.
Watering the bush can not be done often, but during the growing season, blooming flowers and pouring berries watering should be given special attention.
Pruning grapes produce, removing 6-8 holes. And be sure to cover it for the winter with a film on which you need to pour mulch.
Pests and diseases
Veles is a variety that was bred relatively recently, and therefore, susceptibility to various fungal diseases has not yet been studied.
But it is established that immunity to mildew and oidium in a variety is very high, about 3.5-4 points.
To prevent diseases of the bushes, prophylactic spraying is carried out three times during the period of maturation. For the best effect, spraying with herbicides should be selected specifically for each type of disease.
To protect against birds and wasps, it is recommended to cover the clusters in special mesh packaging, which can be purchased in specialized stores.
"Veles" - grapes that never lie on the market and on the shelves of supermarkets. Popularity among buyers, he earned thanks to the excellent appearance, transportability, and the ability not to lose the presentation even with long storage.
