Grapes Amethyst Novocherkassky: variety description, planting and cultivation

The Amethyst Novocherkassky grape is spoken of as an original variety that is becoming more popular every year. The hybrid was bred by breeders of the Rostov region, successfully tested and entered into the State Register. Grapes of this variety are distinguished by high-quality taste characteristics and developmental features that must be taken into account when leaving.

History of Creation

The grape variety Amethyst Novocherkassky appeared in 2009. Specialists from the Novocherkassk Research Institute have created a hybrid by successfully crossing two varieties: Rapture and Rapture Red.

The task of breeders was to create a variety that can tolerate climate errors and produce a stable crop. Today, the created variety is successfully grown on the territory of Ukraine, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan.

Description and characteristics of Amethyst grapes

The variety belongs to the group of red varieties. The tasting score is 8.1 points. The fruit contains between 16 and 23 percent sugar and is rated as medium acid.

Shrubs are prone to intensive growth, so special rationing is required for the variety. One bunch, which develops according to the standard scenario, weighs from 600 to 900 grams. The fruits have a regular cylindrical shape, the color is uniform and rich purple.

Pros and cons

The variety is designed for growing in the absence of temperature changes. The variety has advantages and disadvantages.

Pros and consbountiful harvestGood tasting scoresFruits are not prone to cracking, falling off, rottingIncreased frost resistanceThe need for rationing of inflorescences due to the ability to form an excessive number of brushesLack of resistance to oidium

Separately, experts emphasize such a feature as resistance to parasites. There are almost no wasps on the whip that can harm the crop. This is due to the fact that the variety is not prone to cracking, juice leakage, attracting insects.

Help! The advantage of the variety is called frost resistance. Lowering the air temperature to 0 degrees during cultivation does not affect the tasting evaluation of fruits.

Features of growing varieties

Amethyst Novocherkassky is grown subject to the basic rules. When taking into account the needs of the variety, you can confidently count on a stable and abundant harvest.

When is the best time to plant

The best option is planting seedlings in the spring. Experts recommend choosing a period when the danger of return frosts has passed, the soil will warm up to + 5-10 degrees.

Choosing a landing site

Traditionally grapes are grown along fences and walls of buildings. For Amethyst, it is recommended to select zones from the south or southwest side. The place must be protected from through wind.

How to plant

Grape plantings are placed on black soil or loam. The soil must meet all requirements. When planting, the depth of the hole dug for the seedling can be 15-20 centimeters. The depth of groundwater should be calculated. It should not be more than 2.5 meters.

Further crop care

After the seedlings take root, it is necessary to build a care scheme. Grapevine requires regular watering as well as proper placement.

Irrigation and fertilizer

Grape plantings are watered according to a strictly established pattern. It includes 3 approaches:

• strait before bud break;
• strait before the start of flowering;
• moisturizing until the start of the first fruiting.

Vine growers recommend feeding seasonally:

• spring using ammonium nitrate;
• summer supplemented with potassium and phosphorus;
• in autumn using superphosphate solution.

Tie up shoots

Shoots begin to tie up with the beginning of bud break, when there is still no first foliage. The shoots are carefully wrapped with an elastic cord or twine. The second tying is carried out when the shoots reach a height of 25-35 centimeters.

Help! For a garter, you can not use fishing line or wire. These materials may injure the bark.

Cutting

After harvesting, in autumn, a special pruning is done. Remove faded and fruited brushes, last year's shoots, as well as material that is characterized as unviable.

Wintering

An important stage of care is the preparation of shoots for wintering. The vine must be additionally covered where the air temperature drops below -15 degrees in winter.

Protection from diseases and pests

Despite the fact that the Amethyst variety is known for its resistance to diseases, preventive treatments are carried out to increase the protective qualities. Young seedlings are sprayed at the stage when the buds are just beginning to bloom. If the bush is affected by a dangerous oidium, then Topaz and Thiovit are used for treatment. They are applied during watering, and also sprayed on the vine in a foliar way.

Help! Means "Zolon" and "Talstar" are used when attacking planting leaflets.

Harvesting and storage of crops

The variety belongs to the category of early ripening. The fruits begin to ripen 100-110 days after the appearance of the first buds. Ripeness is indicated by a change in the color of the berry. It turns dark crimson.

When cleaning and storing, follow the basic rules:

• gathering is carried out during the day, in dry weather;
• after picking all the berries are inspected, spoiled fruits are removed;
• fruits that need ripening are selected separately from the rest.

Grapes are stored in low wooden boxes or hang bunches from mounts. One storage method is to lower part of the vine into water. This method is suitable for those who seek to preserve a large number of berries for a long period of time without further processing.

Amethyst Novocherkassky is well transported due to the presence of a thick skin, which is not prone to cracking. The fruits of the variety are stored without loss of quality for 30-40 days.

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