Despite the fact that today many gardeners prefer to have lawns on their plots instead of beds, their passion for growing grapes only gains new momentum.
Even the most selective will surely find something that will forever sink into their souls.
It is about special varieties that will be discussed below, since we will talk about pink grapes.
Separately dwell on how to properly plant and grow elegant clusters of pink berries.
Varieties of pink grapes - what is the best place to stay?
The advantage of planting just such a grape variety on the plot is that the dominant number of these varieties has not only excellent taste qualities of the berries, but also their widespread use. After all, these berries are good not only for serving fresh, but also for various kinds of canning and, of course, winemaking.
It is worth paying attention to the high content of these substances useful for the human body substances. In addition, the zoning of pink grape varieties is very wide - from the South to the regions of Siberia.
Original variety: decorate your garden with pink grapes!
- The variety is quite vigorous, with complex resistance.
- Bred by Ukrainian breeders on the basis of such a grape variety as "Damascus Rose" crossed with grapes under the name "Datie de Saint-Valle".
- Pink grapes for table appointments.
Under the most usual conditions of cultivation and care, this variety is able to bear fruit in large clusters, with an average weight of 0.4-0.7 kilograms. At the same time, conical and loose clusters have an average density of berries placed on them.
It is worth paying attention to large grape berrieswhich has an elongated ovoid shape: the length of such a berry is on average 3 centimeters, with a width of 2.2. Pink or white-pink grapes have high levels of juiciness and sugar content.
High yields confirm the number of fruitful shoots of the grape bush "Original", which is equal to 65-80%. According to reviews of amateur winegrowers, about 90 liters of ripened grapes can be harvested from a single grape bush of this variety.
This grape should be attributed to medium-late varieties. From the moment the eyes bloom on the vine until the berries are fully ripe, the grapes take about 135-145 days. The weather conditions and the load of the grape bush may slightly affect the characteristics of ripening, but in the second half of September you can safely start harvesting.
It is noted that individual clusters of this variety can ripen a week earlier than others. Also, even with insufficient color of individual berries, their taste is in no way inferior to well-colored. When growing this variety in the northern regions of the grapes can be underripe.
All about the main advantages of the variety
- Tasty, sweet grape berries with a sugar content of up to 21%, with acidity of 6 grams per liter.
- Ability to self-pollination, which is possible due to the presence of a bisexual flower.
- Very high coefficient of fruitfulness - 1.2-1.7.
- High resistance to all pests and diseases that can affect vineyards.
Disadvantages of pink grapes: what to consider when planting
If you are going to grow this variety in your area, do not forget about average degree of its resistance to low temperatures. Therefore, it is especially important to choose a good windless place and provide a bush with good shelter for the winter.
The disadvantages of gardeners include the fact that on the bush is usually tied a lot of bunches on the stepsons. However, often this crop does not ripen or peas. Therefore, it is best to thin the stepchildren. The grapes are poorly transported, because the berries are very easily detached from them.
It is also interesting to read about harboring grapes for the winter.
The variety "Pink Haze" - a good option for early grapes
- The result of breeding varieties "Kishmish Radiant" with grapes "Talisman".
- It has a vigorous shrub, the main characteristic of which is the excellent maturation of most shoots.
With an excellent maturation of about 65% of shoots, this variety is able to delight with excellent and abundant crops. In good weather conditions, bunches ripen to 1.5 kilograms in weight. Berries are also quite large. On average, about 6 kilograms of high quality grapes are harvested from one bush.
This variety belongs to the early ones, which makes it possible to grow it in colder regions than the previous variety. The full growing season of the "Pink Haze" grape bush is completed in 125 days. Thus, at the end of August, you can safely proceed to the collection of rosy berries. In order for the berries to ripen well, it is important to thin the grapes.
Both the clusters and the berries of this grape have a very attractive presentation and large size. Also, it has a pleasant taste, for which it is appreciated by even the most fastidious fans of grapes. The skin of the berry is not very dense and does not affect the taste.
The "Pink Haze" grapes are very suitable for novice growers, because does not require a lot of care: it has good resistance to such grape diseases as flour dew, gray rot and mildew. Also, grapes without damage tolerate winter temperatures down to -23ºС. This variety is well transported.
What to consider when choosing grapes: grade faults
- This variety is very demanding for pruning and thinning of the crop.
- Having very sweet berries, he attracts wasps.
- Requires preventive spraying against a disease like flour dew.
The Tayf Pink grape variety is the best table grape
- Very ancient eastern grape variety.
- Synonymic names of the variety: "Tayfi Kizyl", "Toyfi Suryh", "Toipi Kizyl", "Gissori".
This grape is mostly zoned in the countries of Central Asia, where its yields are simply amazing. The maximum mass of a single bunch grown in Uzbekistan is 6.5 kilograms.
When growing this variety in the South of Russia and Ukraine, the average values of the mass of the clusters fluctuate around one kilogram. At the same time, the clusters are very long - about 27 centimeters.
This grape is considered late because the growing season of his bush lasts a very long time - about 167 days. Therefore, despite the excellent maturation of the shoots and strong growth of the bush, it is possible to feast on ripened grapes only by the beginning of October.
Grapes "Tayfi Pink" is a visiting card of the Central Asian countries. It has a great view of grapes and their marketability. Tastes greatespecially with a suitable climate. It is well transported and is able to be stored until March (although over time, the berries may crumble from the cluster due to the decay of the ridges).
Droughts and high soil salinity do not affect the efficiency of cultivation of this grape.
- This variety has a very low resistance to frost, so even on the southern coast of the Crimea without shelter it can be badly damaged.
- Severely damaged by mildew and flour dew. Also requires spraying against spider mites.
- The taste of berries can dramatically decrease with the change of the growing region to a colder one, because the grapes are very picky about sunlight.
Pink Peach grapes - the real temptation to taste
- A variety of amateur breeding N. Krainova.
- Table grade wide use.
This variety is able to delight growers very large clusters of berries. Their average weight is 1.2 kilograms, although very often and 1.5-pound. These grapes are highly valued for delicious and also unusually large berries: their weight is 12-14 grams.
Also, the fruit of the “Pink Peach” grape is able to regularly, although it reacts negatively to overloads.
Pretty early variety that allows you to grow it in the Northern regions. The vegetation of the "Pink Peach" grape bush takes place over a period of 125 days, which makes it possible to begin cutting it off already at the end of August. However, when the bush is overloaded, the ripening of individual clusters can be delayed.
What are the advantages of the variety "Pink Peach"?
- The flower has both sexes.
- The taste qualities of grapes are very high, which is ensured by high sugar content - up to 23%. Taste is pleasant, harmonious.
- Good shoot maturity.
- High resistance to mildew.
- The frost resistance of the grape bush to -23ºС.
Without good care, this grape is not able to produce good yields, because when overloaded, the grapes and berries become smaller. It can fatten very much with an excess of fertilizers: the vine grows very much to the detriment of the crop.
Grape "Gurzufsky Pink": description of the universal variety
- Ukrainian origin. Is a selection of grapes "Muscat VIR", crossed with the variety "Magarach 124-66-26."
- It has a universal purpose, which contributes to its popularity and distribution. Good for making dessert wine.
This variety, unlike the previous ones, is different. small bunches. In particular, their average weight is between 150-400 grams. However, the number of clusters on a single grape bush is large enough, which does not reduce the indicators of its yield.
This variety is also one of the best for a wide zoning, because its berries have time to ripen even with a small amount of heat. The term of the growing season of the bush is about 125-130 days, the harvest in the Crimea is going to end August.
What is the grape "Gurzufsky Rozovy" valued for?
This variety has good taste, which have a rich nutmeg. In addition to the universal use of the crop, the variety is valued for its good resistance to disease. Also, a grape bush of this variety is able to tolerate winter temperatures down to -23ºС without damage.
disadvantages growing grapes "Gurzufsky Pink"
- The shrub of this grape is very demanding pruning.
- Despite the good resistance to diseases, prophylactic treatments of the whole bush with special preparations are obligatory.
Planting this type of grape in general is no different from planting any other. It can be done in two ways: cuttings on its own roots and grafting an old grape bush on its rootstock.
Of course, the best results are obtained by grapes grown on well-developed wood, although in its absence, due to good care, it is not so difficult to grow grapes on its own roots. For this:
- It is necessary to purchase a sapling of the desired variety and dig a hole under it, which would be much more than its roots. The pit is fertilized with organic matter and filled with a layer of unwholed soil.
- Before planting, the seedling is dipped into water and the root-growth stimulator solution.
- Bury the seedling should be carefully but firmly.
- Soil after planting watering.
- It is important to dig a support near the sapling.
If on your site there is an old grape and you decided to grow a new variety on it, first of all you should completely cut off the entire old bush leaving only a stump in its place.
The cut surface is carefully cleaned and wiped from dirt and dust. Exactly in its middle you need to make a split for the cutting.
Directly cutting in the split should be placed and secured as tight as possible to enhance its survival. For this, the stock is pulled down with a cloth. However itself the cutting should be well prepared before inoculation:
- It is necessary to cut its lower part in wedge form and place it in water.
- It is recommended to wax the upper part of the cutting with eyes to increase its stability.
- The cutting can also be dipped into root growth stimulants.
When to start planting pink grapes?
When choosing the time of year for planting grapes should take into account its resistance to frost. But in any case, planting in spring is best for grapes, especially if you are planting seedlings.
Instill the same grapes can no problem both in spring and autumn, the main thing is to perform this operation well and cover the vaccine for the winter.
- This grape as a sunflower, and has a need for moisture. Therefore, it requires regular watering, which must be carried out before and after the flowering of the grapes. During periods of drought, watering is also necessary.
- Pink grapes are able to respond well to fertilizers, although they should not go over the top with them. Phosphorus and potash fertilizers are best suited to the soil. Mulching of the soil around the bush can be a good top dressing.
- Without pruning good grapes can not be obtained. It should be carried out during periods of sleep of the grapes - in the fall or very early spring. The bush is formed fanlike, from 3-4 sleeves. These grape varieties fit an average pruning of 5-6 eyes. Also, it is very important to thin out the crop in order not to overload the bush.
- Before flowering of the grape bush and after that, spraying is carried out aimed at preventing diseases and controlling pests.
