The Valentines table grape variety attracts growers with beautiful clusters and high yields. For the first time, a complex hybrid was bred in Novocherkassk by crossing varieties Arkady and Delight. It is suitable for cultivation in many areas, provided that the bush is securely covered for the winter.
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Characteristic and Description
Strong grape bushes with copious shoots. Spreading vines require a lot of space. If top dressing is regularly applied, then the vine will be even longer. The clusters have a cylindrical shape, somewhat curved. The lower part is elongated. The length reaches 40 cm, and the mass is 1.5 kg. A single berry weighs 16 g. At the time of ripening, the fruits are painted in amber color. On the fruits, you can see small dots. Thanks to the sun, some of the berries acquire a brown color. The pulp of the grapes is tender, contains up to two seeds. Thin skin is not felt when consumed. The berries are characterized by a taste of nutmeg. Sugar in ripe fruits contains 19%. Fruiting begins in the second year after planting. Bisexual flowers speak of self-pollination.
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Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Valentine grape variety has many positive qualities. It is beneficial to plant because of the following advantages:
- high productivity;
- self-pollination;
- stable fruiting;
- resistance to disease mildew, gray rot;
- grapes are stored for a long time and do not lose their presentation;
- It has good transportability.
The variety has its drawbacks, which include weak frost resistance. In a humid climate, ripened large fruits burst, and excess juice attracts annoying insects. Brown raid on berries is not particularly attractive to potential buyers.
Pest and Disease Control
Damage to the crop can bring defeat oidium. The disease is characterized by bright spots appearing on the foliage. Infection spreads rapidly throughout the plant. Disease mold and rot accompany. The grapes are saved with a solution of colloidal sulfur. In order not to take risks, apply preventive measures and spray the bush three times a year. In the autumn, when all the foliage subsides, Bordeaux is used.
Valentina has a large number of pests. Among them are itch, tick, leafworm. You can fight off insects with the help of drugs. Follow the instructions on the packaging. To avoid wasps attack, hang traps with a sweet liquid. You can help the vine. To do this, weed out interfering weeds, collect fallen leaves, provide ventilation by removing dense branches, remove caterpillars.
Features of agricultural technology
Seedlings take root well, so the variety can be grown not only by a professional, but also by an amateur. Landing occurs according to the following rules:
- planting scheme 4 × 6 m. Strong bushes need a lot of space. Avoid dense location;
- chernozem soils with organic fertilizers are best suited. So the clusters will be larger;
- Before the procedure, the roots are soaked for several days in water. This increases the plant's resistance to adverse factors;
- Landing is carried out in autumn and spring. October weather will provide a rich harvest;
- Dig a hole 80 cm deep, cover the bottom with small stones. They fill the hole with a mixture of humus, black soil and sand;
- a mound is formed from fertile soil and a seedling is placed on it. After sprinkling the roots with earth. Planting is watered with two buckets of water.
Moisture is absorbed after watering, so you have to pour the earth, or mulch the grapes with sawdust. A stake is driven in next to the seedling for fixation, the trunk is tied to it.
Decide on the choice of place. It should be located on the south side. Do not rely on the result if you planted seedlings in the shade. Special designs will become reliable protection against cold winds.
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Fertilizers will increase fruiting. The roots of grapes grow widely underground and can be washed away by groundwater. The drainage system on the site will not allow them to rot.
Grape harvesting begins in late August. Since the vegetation period lasts 140 days, the berries manage to pick up sweets and fully ripen.
Basic care rules
Frequent top dressing and watering will only benefit. This is especially important for fruiting bushes. Use nitrogen and potassium phosphate fertilizers. After watering, the soil is mulched with sawdust.
To maintain normal development process, each autumn branches cut short. And with the onset of frost cover acrylic.
Do not be afraid of herbicide treatment. This is a necessary measure in order to further fruiting. The event is carried out until flowering.
Reviews of winegrowers
Elena, Rostov-on-Don, 48 years old
The best white grape on my site. I would like to note the large sizes of both clusters and fragrant berries. From the last excellent wine and juice turned out. The fruits were transported long distances for sale. Cracking and rotting was not noticed. I recommend that summer residents do not cut the bottom of the bunch, it only hurts. And you need to water in moderation, otherwise it will rot.
Artem, Lipetsk, 34 years old
Valentines will be enjoyed by those who love sweet grapes. As a professional, I assure you that gray rot and mildew will bypass you. For me, this factor is important, because the disease can spread to my other varieties. I carefully check the diseased branches and look through the leaves.
Semen, Moscow Region, 64 years old
My grapes did not freeze even at -24 º. This is a record for endurance. But the humidity in July played a trick on me. From the cracked fruit, juice began to drip and attract wasps. I grow for sale, so I was saddened by the unsightly presentation. I had to set traps and get rid of uninvited guests. Each time I explain to customers that points on the surface are not a disease. Such a feature.
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