Grapes Zarevo: variety description and characteristics, planting and care rules

Growing grapes is profitable, because with proper care, the culture gives a rich harvest. When growing Moldovan grapes Zarevo, agrotechnical rules should be strictly observed, since the variety is capricious. A well-maintained culture pleases with massive clusters of large lilac-pink berries. The taste qualities of the Zarevo variety are high, the fruits have a mild taste without cloying sweetness.

History of selection

It is believed that the Zarevo variety was created by Moldovan breeders based on Cardinal and Moldova grapes. The second name of the variety is Roadside.

Today the variety is popular in the southern regions of Russia, in Ukraine.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Zarevo is a dessert pink variety of medium-late maturity, intended for fresh consumption. Grapes need a long warm time for the fruits to pick up sweetness, so cultivation is possible only in the southern regions, where autumn cold and heavy rainfall come late.

The vine is strong, intensively growing, ripening by 2/3. It has 30-40 eyes. The bark is reddish brown. Intense green, five-pointed leaves with serrated edges and prominent veins.

The flowers are bisexual, so special conditions are not required for pollination. About 60% of shoots are fruit-bearing.

Bunch

Teardrop-shaped, massive. Weighs from 800 g to 2 kg. The berries fit snugly together.

Berry

At the berry variety Glow:

• elongated oval shape;
• dense skin, when mature it has a pink color that shimmers with lilac;
• pulp pinkish-green, elastic, juicy, delicately sweet in taste, not cloying;
• light wax coating on the surface;
• ripening - 140 days after bud formation;
• average weight - 12-14g;
• length - 38 mm, width - 23 mm;
• acidity level - 8 g/l, sugar content - 15%;
• tasting score - 8.5.

Disease resistance

Pest and infection resistance below average. For prevention, it is necessary to inspect plantings weekly, thin out shoots, and burn fallen leaves in the fall. To prevent fungal infections, spraying with fungicides in prophylactic doses is carried out. Leaves with a whitish coating and oily spots are immediately cut off and burned.

Advantages and disadvantages of Zarevo grapes

Moldavian grape Zarevo is popular for:

• large, juicy, tasty berries;
• large and dense brushes;
• stability and quality of the crop (up to 12 kg per plant);
• decorative plantings.

From the shortcomings it should be noted:

• sensitivity to waterlogging (the skin of the fruit cracks);
• need for drainage;
• susceptibility to fungal infection and insects;
• the need to install a shelter for the winter (if the temperature drops below -20 ° C).

How to grow a crop?

Variety Zarevo is strong, tall, with a strong vine, a high level of fruit ripening. The plant will be he althy and abundantly fruiting if the agrotechnical rules are observed when planting.

When to plant a variety?

You can plant in autumn - from mid-October until frost, and in spring - from early April to mid-May.

If the seedling was bought in the fall, then you should not transfer the planting to the spring. Indeed, in winter, plants often rot and dry out.

Choosing a seat

The grapes are thermophilic, they are planted in the southern part of the garden, well lit by the sun, protected from the winds. The best option is to place it along the south wall of the house or fence. Or you can build a structure to protect against drafts.

Sandy soil is preferable for the Zarevo variety. In it, the bushes develop rapidly, enough sweetness accumulates in the fruits during the season. Grapes must not be placed in a swampy lowland and in a saline area.

Planting technique

After determining the landing site, prepare the landing holes. They are always made in the fall. The volume of the hole is determined by the size of the root system, the depth is 60-80 cm.

Further work algorithm:

• at the bottom of the hole they construct drainage from gravel;
• pour 2 buckets of organic matter (compost, rotten manure), 1.5 kg of ash, 300 mg of the mineral complex;
• form a mound of fertile soil on top;
• watered with 2 buckets of water;
• grapes with an earthen lump on the roots are placed in the hole so that the root formation zone is 40 cm below the soil surface, and the bud from which the lower shoot develops is 10 cm below the ground;
• grapes are covered with fertile soil to a level of 5 cm below the kidney, rammed, watered with 2 buckets of lukewarm water;
• fill up the remaining soil, but do not tamp;
• mulch.

If landing is carried out in a row, then they dig not holes, but a trench. Be sure to put a trellis or other support for the vines.

Zarevo variety is large, requires a lot of space. Therefore, seedlings are placed in a row at a distance of at least 2.5 m from each other.

Features of grape care

In order for the harvest to be plentiful and of high quality, Zarevo grapes need to be properly looked after.

Cutting

Pruned grapes to increase yields and form large fruits. Remove the vines so that no more than 45 buds remain on the bush. Cut into 6 buds.

Water and fertilize

Grapes fully develop with sufficient moisture. Water the plants at least 4 times per season:

• after opening foliage;
• half a month before flowering;
• after the formation of the ovaries;
• after harvest.

At a time, a 10-liter bucket of water is poured under the bush.

You can not water the grapes in the flowering phase. This will lead to shedding of flowers and a decrease in yield. Mineral complexes are used for top dressing, they are applied according to the instructions. From organic matter, compost and rotten manure are used every 2 seasons.

Wintering grapes

At the end of autumn, the vines are lowered from the support onto the ground covered with plywood, covered with spruce paws. Do not put on bare ground, otherwise the shoots will rot.

Disease and pest control

With symptoms of mildew (white bloom and oily leaves), diseased parts of the plant are cut off and burned. He althy parts of grapes for prevention are treated with Bordeaux solution, blue vitriol, Antrakol.

Variety Zarevo often affects the grape leafworm, the caterpillars of which devour buds, buds, young foliage. When butterflies with yellow-brown front and gray hind wings appear, the fallen leaves are burned first.2 weeks after the summer of adult insects, the plants are sprayed with Zolon, Fury or Talstar. The procedure is repeated after another 2 weeks.

Collection and storage

Maturity of grapes is determined by the color of the skin of the fruit. In the Zaryevo variety, it becomes pink, with a lilac tint in the lower part.

Additional signs of maturity:

• lignified stem;
• easy separation of the berry from the stem;
• decreased acidity in taste;
• appearance of the effect of translucency of the skin;
• seeds turning brown;
• appearance of grape flavor.

Harvest in dry weather. When harvesting grapes, you should try to erase the wax coating from the fruit as little as possible. Otherwise, the product will lose its presentation, quickly deteriorate.

Glow grapes, like all mid-late varieties, can hang on the bushes until frost without damage. Under the right conditions, it is stored until May. Store it in a ventilated unlit basement. Grape bunches are laid in layers in a container with coniferous sawdust at the bottom, and sprinkled with sawdust on top. Grapes are periodically inspected, rotten fruits are removed.

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