Many gardeners are in search of a productive grape variety that can be grown in the middle lane without any problems, one of them is the “Gift from Zaporozhye”. Grapes tolerate cooling well, but in winter requires shelter. Otherwise, the variety is unpretentious in the care, even a novice will cope with the cultivation.
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Variety Characteristics
The variety was bred on the territory of Ukraine, in the city of Zaporozhye in 1980. An experienced breeder E. A. Klyuchikov worked on the variety. When breeding, several varieties were used:
- "Mascot";
- "Tsysa";
- "Esther";
Despite the fact that the variety is more than 35 years old, it is still not listed in the state register, but this does not prevent its wide distribution. A related variety, the New Gift Zaporozhye, was later developed, do not confuse them.
Refers to the “Gift Zaporozhye” to table varieties, has a mid-early ripening period. Harvest can be harvested already after 4 months from the beginning of the growing season, in the southern regions much earlier. Grow up its in the middle and southern strip of the country. In the northern regions, the berries do not have time to ripen. You can enjoy the harvest already in the second year after planting.
The bush is vigorous, characterized by active and rapid development. Moreover, he bears fruit for more than a dozen years. Leaves are slightly dissected, three-lobed painted dark green. The flowers are of a female type, so he needs to plant a pollinator variety; for this, some variety that blooms at the same time is suitable. For example: Radish, Zaporizhzhya or Rusball.
Pollination occurs even under adverse conditions. However, if summer rainy and cold crop quality is reduced.
The clusters are usually conical in shape, the weight of one can reach two kilograms. The berries are large in size, up to 4 cm long, weighing 10-20 g, oval in shape when ripe, light green, dense skin covered with a white waxy coating. The pulp is soft, juicy, tasty, has light notes of apple flavor. Sugar content from 16 to 18%, acidity 6-8 g per liter. Berries do not crumble, in the absence of frosts they can remain on the bush until mid-October. Tasting grade grade 8.2 out of 10 possible points.
The transportability of bunches, unfortunately low, to transport it over long distances, is not recommended. You can store it in the refrigerator or in a well-ventilated, dry basement for quite some time. The vine tolerates frosts up to -24 degrees Celsius. "Gift Zaporozhye" is perfectly compatible with any grape varietiesgardeners often use it as a stock. Suitable for fresh consumption and for making wine or juice.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any grape, “Gift Zaporozhye” has its strengths and weaknesses. Considering its popularity among the population, we can conclude that the variety has much more advantages.
Advantages:
- frost resistance;
- universal use;
- the possibility of long-term storage;
- attractive presentation;
- rich taste;
- consistently high productivity;
- excellent resistance to fungal diseases;
Disadvantages:
- the need for careful transportation;
- in rainy weather, some farmers noticed the burning of berries;
Diseases and Pests
"Gift Zaporozhye" has excellent immunity, plants show increased resistance to mildew. For preventive purposes from oidium, spring grapes sprayed with a solution of copper sulfate. So that the bushes do not attack the pests, they are treated several times with specialized drugs, such as:
- “Actellik”;
- "Decis";
- Confidor
You can also use colloidal sulfur for processing. To fight birds that want to feast on juicy berries, they put scarecrows or pull on special nets. The invasion of wasps is possible only if the birds pecked the grapes, as they themselves will not be able to bite through dense skin.
Landing
"Gift Zaporozhye" is better to plant in well-lit areas protected from the north winds. And, of course, for the vine you will need to dig a support. With a lack of lighting, the berries will be smaller, and their ripening time will also increase. The best survival rate are one-year-old seedlings with developed roots. When purchasing planting material, attention should be paid to its appearance, it should not have signs of disease and damage. When planting more than one bush, it is necessary to maintain a distance of approximately 2 m between them. In the south of the country, grapes can be planted both in spring and autumn, in the middle lane it is better to do this in spring, closer to mid-April.
The landing pit is prepared in advance, at least one month before the expected date of landing. It is dug approximately 80 cm deep, 50-80 cm wide. Drainage from fine gravel or broken bricks is laid at the bottom, this will protect the root system from rotting caused by stagnation of moisture. After, the pit is covered with a mixture of earth, sand and humus with the addition of ash and a small amount of complex fertilizers. Planted at an angle of 45 degrees and sprinkled with soil.
After planting, the grapes are tied to a support, watered, and the soil is mulched with organic substances.
Growing Features
“Gift Zaporozhye” is not picky about leaving, but you still need to devote some time to it. It is necessary to water the sapling regularly, 1-2 times a month, in an arid, hot summer, the number of waterings is increased. After harvesting, water-charging irrigation is carried out, this procedure will help the plant regain strength after fruiting and prepare for winter. You also need to remove all weeds in the near-stem circle. In the spring, for better growth and development, fertilizing is carried out, as well as preventive treatments for diseases and harmful insects are carried out. In the middle lane it is recommended to shelter the vine for the winter. In autumn, they cut it and bend it to the ground, and then sprinkle it with earth, dry foliage and sawdust. Cover with a film from above and once again sprinkle with soil and foliage.
Before winter, the vine is pruned to 1 m. Mandatory procedure for the variety is the regulation of inflorescences, as the crop may overload. Experienced gardeners recommend leaving 40-45 eyes on the bush.
Reviews
Antonina
I’ve been growing grapes for over 30 years, at first it was my hobby, but at the moment it’s also a good income. “Gift Zaporozhye” is an excellent variety, however, with errors in agricultural technology, the quality of the fruit is greatly affected. High humidity is unacceptable for him, as the berries crack and flow, and the amount of inflorescences must also be regulated. People buy it with pleasure, because the clusters are large and beautiful, but you need to transport it very carefully.
Evgeniy
My bushes are 5 years old, in the first year they left 1-2 brushes on a plant, the taste of grapes is excellent. Productivity of the variety at a height, suitable for food and for harvesting for the winter. True, it’s quite difficult to transport him, they passed it to his mother, so he is very wrinkled.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that the “Gift of Zaporozhye” was bred by an amateur breeder, it is quite common among those involved in the cultivation of grapes. With proper care, the yield is high. The taste of berries is excellent. Plants rarely suffer from diseases and take root perfectly.
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