Platovsky grapes: description of the variety and history, cultivation, harvesting and storage of the crop

Cultivation of grapes is a he althy and tasty activity. Grapes can be eaten not only raw, but also processed - as juice, compote or wine. For such events, special, technical varieties are bred. One of its representatives is Platovsky grape variety. Why he fell in love with gardeners and is gaining more and more popularity, we will understand below.

History of inference

For the first time the variety appeared in Novocherkassk, thanks to the efforts of Potapenko Ya.I. Two varieties were taken as a basis - the Hungarian Zaldande and the Ukrainian gift of Magarach. The result exceeded all expectations. The culture turned out to be tasty, productive and frost-resistant.

Thanks to this grape today, not only residents of warm regions with a mild climate can feast on this.

Advantages and disadvantages

From the virtues inherent in culture, the following features are distinguished:

Systematic yield.
Unpretentious to the environment.
Frost resistance, thanks to which the gardener does not need to worry about additional security measures to preserve the variety for the winter.
Fungal diseases and insect pests inherent in culture bypass Platovsky, thanks to his enhanced immunity.
It takes root well in a new place, after which it shows intensive growth.
The crop matures quickly.

Flaws:

berries that form on bunches do not differ in heroic sizes;
compared to table grape varieties, Platovsky cannot boast of similar harvest volumes.

Features and characteristics of the variety

The description of the variety, for completeness, is divided into two parts:

description of the appearance of the bush and bunch of grapes;
crop yield, size and taste of berries.

Each item deserves special attention.

External parameters of the bush and shoots

The appearance of the bush is important for the gardener. Platovsky grape bush is characterized as follows:

bush does not take up much space, growing to medium size, relative to other crops;
bunch takes on a conical shape;
the size of the bunch is small, and the berries are not densely packed on it, but with small gaps.

Yield, size and taste of berries

In terms of yield and palatability, gardeners describe the following parameters:

crop ripening, with proper care, occurs within 110 days. This is very fast, so the variety is considered ultra-early;
number of bunches on one branch does not exceed 3 pieces;
bunch weight fluctuates around 200 grams;
berries are small, with juicy pulp;
skin thin, white;
the mass of one berry does not exceed 2 grams.

Pay attention! Harvest does not have to be harvested on the day it ripens. The bunches can stay on the bush for a month, ripening and gaining sweetness.

Agrotechnology

The technology of planting and caring for grapes matters - the quantity, as well as the quality, of the harvest depends on these factors.

Platovsky, by its nature, is not capricious grapes, does not require reverent, careful care. However, without following the basic principles of planting and basic care, even he will not be able to show a decent harvest.

Seat selection

The place on the site that you allocate for landing must meet the following requirements:

landing is carried out on the south side of the site, away from tall buildings or fences;
in the case when garden trees grow on the territory, planting should not be located closer than five meters from them;
don't set up a plantation in a lowland. Moisture accumulates there, which will not have a favorable effect on the condition of the bush;
if the area is not flat, and a slope is allocated for landing, place it as close to the center as possible.

Seating chart and hole sizes

Grapes are planted in a specially prepared seedling hole (hole), the minimum size of which is 60 x 60 centimeters. The depth of the pit is also 60 centimeters. We fill the prepared hole with the following mixtures:

manure - 2 buckets;
ash - one third of a bucket;
2 buckets of fertile soil;
superphosphate - 150 grams.

The bushes are planted like this:

distance between bushes - 3.5 meters;
the distance between the rows is 2 meters.

This technique is suitable when using a single-plane trellis. For a two-plane trellis, the distance between the bushes is slightly reduced.

Loosening and watering

Watering the bushes is required no more than 1 time within 7-8 days after planting. As soon as the bush grows and gets stronger, the frequency decreases to once every 14 days. During dry periods, pay attention to the condition of the ground and bushes.

If necessary, increase the frequency of watering. Remember to remove weeds that periodically appear near the bushes, and loosen the ground, especially during rainy periods.

Foliar and root fertilizer

It is not recommended to fertilize grape bushes earlier than the third year after planting. During this time, the grape bushes will get stronger enough and begin to bear fruit. Priority is given to organic fertilizers and mineral-based products. Root feeding order:

In the first half of spring.
During the formation of inflorescences.
During grape ripening.

Foliar treatment is carried out by irrigating the leaves with special preparations containing beneficial compounds. These procedures are performed in cloudy weather or in the late afternoon.

Pinch

Pinch the grapes to accelerate the growth of the vine. Pinching is done in one of the following ways:

before flowering, developed shoots break off in the region of 10 knots. This will become a deterrent to growth, which will subsequently turn into more intense flowering;
from the top of each shoot breaks a couple of centimeters, while leaving at least three young leaves on them. This will also enhance the growth of the grapes.

Pruning and shaping fruit-bearing vines

The grapes are cut as follows:

in the spring, only the leaves that died during the winter are removed from the bush;
in autumn, branches are cut so that no more than 80 eyes remain on one bush;
on average, each branch is cut into 4 eyes, and that's enough.

Thus, extra shoots are removed and a fruit-bearing vine is formed.

How to cover grapes for the winter

Grapes are a frost-resistant variety, and it is required to cover them for the winter only if:

temperatures drop very low in winter;
There is little snow in winter.

In such cases, the bushes are covered with a special cloth, and the ground around is mulched. After precipitation falls, as much snow as possible is raked to the landing site, and snowdrifts form on top of the bushes. They will keep the heat in and prevent the variety from dying.

Terms of fruit ripening

Clusters ripen within 4 months. After, for 20-30 days, they can remain unpicked, ripening and gaining sweetness. You don't need to keep the bunches longer, otherwise the grapes will start to spoil and you will lose your harvest.

Harvest and storage of crops

It is better to harvest grapes gradually, as they ripen. Clusters are carefully removed from the bush. It is better to cut them with special scissors. Wooden boxes or baskets are suitable as containers for storage. It's not a good idea to store food in buckets.

Storage of the harvested crop is carried out according to the following scheme:

boxes of grapes are stored at temperatures ranging from 1 ^o to 4 ^o;
as needed, overripe bunches are removed;
Sprinkle the bunches with fresh sawdust to increase shelf life.

Propagation of grapes

Grapes reproduce in 3 ways:

With seeds.
Layers.
Cuttings.

Each method has its strengths and weaknesses. Propagation by seeds is considered the most unproductive method. This happens because shoots grown from seeds lose the key properties of the variety.

Diseases and pests - control and prevention

The variety is resistant to diseases and pests and does not need special treatment. It is enough to conduct systematic inspections for infection of the plant. If characteristic signs are found that indicate a disease or pest, the damaged leaves are removed, and the bush is treated with special means.

To protect against birds that peck at the berries, the bush is covered with a net. Such security measures are usually more than enough. Do not water berries with additional chemicals or kill birds.

Otherwise, you should not worry about the safety of the crop. A strong immune system will do the trick.