Grapes gift to Irina: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation rules

High-yielding grapes, early-ripening hybrid gift to Irina was selected on the basis of Kesha and Elegant table varieties popular with winegrowers. The variety requires protection in winter, as well as from fungal and infectious diseases. But subject to simple rules of cultivation and care, a gardener can grow a medium-sized bush with bunches of pink elongated grapes weighing up to 1500 g.

Description of the grape variety gift to Irina

Description of grapes:

bush medium-sized, with an average level of foliage;
leaf plates broadly lobed, smooth, color bright, deep green;
shoots and vines under normal conditions do not have time to ripen along the entire length, the edges remain green;
the shape of the brushes with berries is cone-shaped, the average weight is from 800 g;
the brush is densely packed with berries, there are no cases of blotting of grapes;
berries are tightly and firmly attached to the bunch, so the fruits do not fall during transportation.

Briefly about the history of origin

The hybrid grape variety gift to Irina was bred by the Kharkiv breeder Vishnevetsky on the basis of the parent qualities of the Kesha and Elegant white table grape varieties. These large-fruited varieties gave all their positive qualities to the hybrid.

What is good and what are the disadvantages

Among the advantages, according to gardeners, there are several qualities of a hybrid:

variety resistant to cracking berries subject to watering rules;
not subject to grinding, peas;
berries in the brush grow approximately the same size;
shrubs can withstand low temperatures, but to protect the vine it is better to cover the vine with shields for the winter;
resistant to gray mold, rarely affected by mildew;
capable of maintaining the taste and beauty of the brush during long-term transportation, storage.

The cons, but very controversial, of this grape include:

when growing grapes in a harsh winter, you will need to cover the bushes in full;
variety susceptible to phylloxera;
being attacked by wasps and birds.

Characteristics of the variety

Among the characteristics, there are 3 main qualities of the hybrid.

Yields

The level of yield depends on compliance with the rules for the implementation of agrotechnical measures and the timely fight against diseases. Under normal conditions, the gardener removes 12-15 kg of berries from 1 bush. The plant does not require additional pollinators when flowering, male and female flowers bloom on it.

Frost resistance

The hybrid is able to withstand short frosts up to 23 ^{C, but the vine requires additional shelter to protect. For these purposes, it is not recommended to use polyethylene and other dense materials; it is enough to build a canopy from boards or old roofing felts. This is how the bushes are protected from rotting vines during sudden thaws.}

Taste features

The variety has excellent taste characteristics.The taste of berries is not cloying, sweet and sour, and a slight aftertaste of nutmeg is added to the aroma. In terms of consistency, the pulp of the fruit is dense, juicy, but without excess water. The average weight of one grape is from 15 g. The shape is oval, slightly elongated in length. The dense skin of the berries covered with a wax coating has a pinkish color with the addition of a burgundy hue.

Berries are eaten fresh, but grapes can be used to make all kinds of jams or juice.

Many gardeners claim that this grape is also suitable for making wine, but no tests have been conducted on this quality of the variety, it is considered table.

What to look out for when boarding

Like many varieties, the hybrid gift to Irina is best planted on a site with loamy or chernozem soil. The acidity level should not exceed the 3% threshold. The plant is demanding on sunlight, so an open place is chosen for planting, but without constant drafts.The maximum height of a seedling is up to 700 mm.

When buying, be sure to pay attention to the obligatory condition of grafting a crop on a stock, such a plant has the best characteristics in terms of resistance to pests and diseases.

In advance of planting seedlings, pits are dug in the marked places, the depth of which is up to 600 mm, and the width is from 500 mm. The upper fertile layer of the earth is mixed with 3-5 kg of manure, 200 g of superphosphate and 300 g of ash are added. The bottom of the pit is filled with a 100 mm layer of broken brick or expanded clay for drainage, then a layer of nutrient soil is covered, pouring it into a slide. A seedling is placed on the mountain, each root is carefully and carefully straightened and the roots are gradually covered with prepared soil.

The pit is filled with 20-30 liters of water, the seedling is slightly raised and completely filled with soil. At the top, you need to leave a distance of 50 mm and cover it with a layer of mulch. Minimum spacing between plants - from 4 m.

Agrotechnology

To ensure normal conditions for the growth and development of grape bushes, the gardener is obliged to perform a number of mandatory plant care measures.

Pruning and tying the vine

Pruning of bushes is carried out 2 times a year. The first is sanitary, performed in early spring, after opening the bushes. During this period, damaged or dead shoots are removed. The second is the main one. This work is carried out in the pre-winter period. The formation of vines and shoots is underway. Stems are left for fruiting and replacement, and the main vine is formed. This pruning affects the growth of the bush and the level of fruiting.

Important! A grower who leaves long shoots in the hope of a big harvest risks weakening the plant and getting a large number of brushes with small, underdeveloped berries.

For the development and fruiting of the bushes, it is required to properly tie up the entire growing season.The vine should be horizontal, and stems are tied from it with an interval. It is unacceptable to lower the brushes to the ground, so the shoots are tied up at a level of 250-300 mm from the ground level.

Irrigation

The hybrid does not tolerate waterlogged soil - this leads to cracking of berries, rotting of roots, damage to plants by pests and diseases. The soil under the plants should always remain moist, but not wet. As it dries, watering is repeated. It is recommended to run a drip irrigation system under the plants, it will allow you to add nutrients to the water and deliver them directly to the roots.

The minimum dose of watering is 20-30 liters per 1 plant. Only warm water from the tank may be used. To ensure ventilation, weeds should not be allowed to grow between rows and under bushes; to prevent their growth, it is recommended to mulch the soil with straw.

Recharge

All stages of plant feeding are carried out according to a certain scheme:

Early spring is the period when the bushes kick out the green mass. At this time, it is especially important to nourish the bushes with nitrogen compounds. Manure, bird droppings - these ingredients are applied to the soil in the pre-winter period, and when the heat comes, the nutrients go to the roots.
Before flowering, the bushes are fed with potash compounds. It is recommended to water the plants with a solution of 30 g of sodium nitrate diluted in a bucket of water.
The beginning of fruiting - plants need to be fed with phosphorus. 40 g of superphosphate is dissolved in 10 liters of water and the plants are watered.

Horbs weakened by disease or pests can be fed with pre-formulated foliar nutrient formulations.

Prevention and protection of the Irinka variety

Preventive and sanitary treatments of plants should be carried out at the first sign of disease and according to the gardener's calendar.

Disease prevention

Let's take a closer look at ways to combat the main diseases of grapes.

Mildew and oidium

Mildew is a disease that must be fought before the first signs appear. Preventive treatments of bushes with copper-based fungicide solutions help with this. According to gardeners, the preparations "Ridomil" and "Ordana" are especially popular, but it is better to contact the manager of the garden store for advice. The industry releases new, effective drugs every season, so it is necessary to find the best option to fight the disease.

For treatments against oidium, sulfur-based compounds are used, among them are Quadris, Tilt.

Phylloxera

This variety is susceptible to microscopic pests. Failure to provide assistance leads to the complete destruction of the bushes on the site. Pests attack all parts of the plant, sucking out the life-giving juice and limiting the nutrition of the bush. For preventive treatments, contact insecticides "Zolon", "Confidor", "Marshal" are used.

Wasps

Against these striped aggressors, you will need to cover each brush in a cloth or mesh bag or treat them with a soda solution. The wasp will not suck such berries. Wasps from the smell of smoke go away, so it is recommended to treat the brushes with Sochva or another liquid smoke solution.

Inexperienced gardeners recommend destroying insect nests, but such treatment will not bring much benefit, but more harm. Wasp is a natural enemy of many garden pests, which significantly reduces their number in the garden.Therefore, it is better to scare away wasps or protect berries with a bag than to destroy a beneficial insect.

Birds

The same situation with birds. Birds love sweet juice and pulp of berries, but actively fight insects. To fix the problem, all kinds of repellers, tied ribbons or a scarecrow help.

How to prepare and how to cover grapes for the winter

To prepare the vineyard for winter, the bushes must be cut, watered with 20-30 liters of water, a nutrient organic solution is embedded in the soil and the plants are covered with covering material or wooden shields. It is not recommended to use polyethylene or linoleum for shelter.

You can apply burlap wrapping or falling asleep bushes with a layer of straw. But mice will definitely settle in the straw for the winter, which can damage the young bark and rhizome of the bush.

Harvest and use of crops

Harvesting is carried out in mid-August, 120-130 days after the beginning of the growing season of the bush. Brushes freely withstand transportation and storage, but the crop must be placed in small boxes. Grapes gift to Irina refers to table varieties. Therefore, it is used for fresh consumption and for the preparation of all kinds of fruit drinks, juices, jams and preserves.

Conclusion

Hybrid grape variety A gift to Irina will allow gardeners to grow a crop of up to 15 kg of sweet pink fruits. But it is necessary to follow all the rules and recommendations for growing and caring for the crop. The work is not difficult, but requires care and responsibility. Only in this case you can get big brushes with beautiful berries.