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Early Gourmet grape is an amateur hybrid form, bred by the famous breeder V.N. Krainov. The original name is Novocherkassk red.
The parent varieties were Radiant Kishmish and Talisman. Ripening of berries occurs early within 115-120 days after the swelling of the buds. The crop is removed at the end of July.
Botanical description
Description and photo of Novocherkassky red grapes:
- medium-sized plant;
- flowers of the female type;
- clusters of cylindrical-conical shape, weighing from 700 g to 1.5 kg;
- oval berry weighing 8-10 g, pink;
- juicy fleshy pulp;
- nutmeg taste.
The early Gourmet variety brings a stable high yield. The dense skin can be eaten, but not damaged by wasps. Berries are consumed fresh, used for making juices and other types of processing.
Planting grapes
The right place for planting grapes Early gourmet is a guarantee of high yields in the future. Be sure to take into account the illumination of the site, its location relative to buildings and trees. Fertilizers and other components are used to improve the composition of the soil.
Site and seedling preparation
Early Gourmet prefers good natural light. It is best to choose a place for planting located on the south or west side of the site. In the shade, the plant develops slowly, and the fruit does not acquire a sweet taste.
Novocherkassky red grapes need fertile loose soil. If necessary, the composition of the soil is improved with sand, compost and wood ash.
In cool regions, bushes are planted on the south side of the building. By reflecting the sun's rays, the grapes receive additional heat.
Seedlings of the early Gourmet variety are purchased in nurseries. In healthy plants, the root system is not overdried, there are no spots, cracks and other defects. Before planting, 2 strong shoots are left at the seedling, which are cut into 2 eyes. The roots are also shortened to a length of 15 cm.
Work order
Planting work is carried out in early spring before the onset of bud swelling. If the planting of Novocherkassky red grapes is postponed to autumn, then the end of September or October is chosen.
First, a pit is dug into which drainage and fertile soil are poured. Within 2-3 weeks, the soil will settle, after which work begins.
The order of planting grapes Gourmet early:
- Dig a hole with a diameter and depth of 80 cm.
- At the bottom, pour a layer of crushed stone or expanded clay 10 cm thick.
- Fill in the drainage layer with 1 bucket of sand and 2 buckets of humus.
- Add 150 g of superphosphate and 180 g of potassium sulfate to the fertile soil. Place the potting soil in the hole.
- When the soil settles, plant a seedling. Spread out its roots and cover them with earth.
- Compact the soil and water the grapes liberally.
After planting, water the seedling weekly with warm water. Before the onset of frost, be sure to insulate the grapes to protect them from freezing in winter.
Grape care
Early Gourmet grapes respond positively to care. Bushes require watering, feeding and pruning. In the snowless cold winter, the plants are provided with shelter.Preventive spraying will help protect the vineyard from the spread of diseases and pests.
Watering
Bushes under 3 years old need frequent watering. Adult bushes of the Novocherkassky red variety have a developed root system, which helps them to extract moisture from the soil.
Watering scheme for early Gourmet grapes:
- in the spring before the leaves appear;
- when buds appear;
- after flowering.
The water consumption rate is 4 buckets for each bush. For watering, they take warm, settled water, to which a handful of wood ash is added. When the berries begin to ripen, the introduction of moisture is stopped so that the pulp does not acquire a watery taste.
In the fall, before shelter for the winter, the early Gourmet grape variety, regardless of age, needs abundant watering. The procedure increases the winter hardiness of plants, since the moist soil protects the roots of the grapes from freezing.
Top dressing
If fertilizers were applied to the planting pit, then the early Gourmet grapes are provided with useful substances for the next 3-4 years. In the future, feeding of the bushes is carried out annually.
The grapes are fed according to the following scheme:
- in the spring when the first leaves appear;
- 14 days after flowering;
- when the crop is ripe;
- autumn after harvesting berries.
If the grapes develop normally, then two treatments are enough: 10 days before and after flowering. For spring feeding, substances containing nitrogen are chosen. The vineyard is watered with infusion of mullein in a ratio of 1:15.
Before and after flowering, for the treatment of Novocherkassk red grapes, a solution is prepared containing 130 g of superphosphate and 200 g of potassium salt per 10 liters of water. After dissolving the substances with the resulting fertilizer, the plants are watered at the root.
Root dressing of grapes can be replaced by spraying. Plants are processed on a leaf in cloudy weather or in the evening.
Every 3 years in the fall, the soil is dug up and up to 6 buckets of manure are applied per 1 sq. m. Instead of organic matter, 100 g of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are embedded in the soil.
Pruning
According to the description of the variety, reviews and photos, the early Gourmet grapes bring a high yield due to the correct load. No more than 22-24 shoots are left for each bush. The remaining branches are cut off. Shoots are shortened by 6-8 eyes.
Pruning is carried out in early spring, when the air warms up to +5 ° C.
If the work is postponed to autumn, then you need to wait until the end of the leaf fall.
In summer, the Gourmet grapes are not pruned early. It is enough to remove the stepchildren and the leaves that cover the bunches from the sun.
Protection against diseases and pests
The early Gourmet grape is highly resistant to mildew and gray rot. However, the variety is prone to powdery mildew, a fungal disease that develops in damp conditions. The risk of developing the disease increases in the absence of pruning and frequent planting of vines.
First, oidium infects leaves and shoots, gradually passes to inflorescences and berries. As a result, the yield falls, in neglected cases the plant dies.
Preventive treatments are needed to protect grapes from disease. For spraying plants, a solution of the drug Ridomil, Ordan or Topaz is prepared. 3-5 treatments are allowed per season.
The vineyard is susceptible to attack by aphids, thrips, wasps, weevils, ticks, leafworms and other pests. After the detection of insects, the plants are treated with the insecticides Karbofos and Actellik. For prevention, folk remedies are used: infusions based on wormwood, tobacco dust, onion peels.
Shelter for the winter
According to the description of the variety, reviews and photos - the winter hardiness of early Gourmet grapes is -23 ° C. When grown in cold regions, the bushes need shelter. In autumn, shoots are removed from the support and laid on the ground. They are huddled, then covered with dry leaves and humus.
Additionally, a wooden or metal frame is installed over the grapes. Burlap or agrofiber is fixed on top. It is not recommended to use plastic wrap, as the plant grows quickly under it.
In the spring, the shelter is removed when the temperature rises to +5 ° C. If the possibility of frost persists, ventilation holes are left in the covering material.
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Conclusion
The early Gourmet grape is distinguished by its early ripening and high quality of the harvest. Shrub maintenance involves watering, fertilizing, and pruning. The variety has good frost resistance and is able to resist fungal diseases.
