Grapes Victor: variety description and characteristics, pros and cons, cultivation

Victor grapes are considered to be well-known and popular. It turned out thanks to the amateur work of a well-known breeder. The result of the activity is a beautiful appearance and commercial qualities of berries. Victor grapes are used to grow fruits for sale and in households. Among the varieties of fast maturation, Victor is considered the best.

History of selection

Brought this grape variety amateur V.N. Krainov, who lives in the city of Novocherkassk. In the environment he was called a "private breeder." In fact, he did not work in educational institutions or special laboratories, he created new varieties of plants in his favorite garden.Since 1995, an amateur has been breeding new types of grapes.

V.N. Kraynov is immortalized in his varieties Viktor and Viktor-2. The scientist obtained new species by crossing varieties Talisman and Kishmish Radiant. As a result, the Victor variety was obtained. Victor-2 is similar in appearance, its second name is Sympathy.

Description of grapes Victor

In order to understand what a shrub looks like, you need to consider its description in detail:

1. Pollinated by bisexual flowers.
2. Forms stepchildren, on which the harvest appears.
3. Vine maturation occurs at 2/3. This phenomenon is considered auspicious.

Fruiting depends on the proper care of the bush.

Characteristics of the variety

Grapes are large, conical in shape. I would like to pay special attention to the characteristics of the berries in order to understand the uniqueness of the grapes:

• the weight of a medium-sized bunch of grapes varies from 0.5 to 1 kilogram;
• when harvesting from one bush, 6-8 kilograms of juicy, tasty grapes are removed;
• no peas. The berries are large in size, each weighing from 15 to 19 grams. The shape is oval, with a slightly pointed end. In appearance, this variety can be confused with Ladyfingers;
• berry size can be from 3.5 to 6 centimeters;
• seeds develop inside each fruit, but there are very few of them (1-2 pieces);
• the color of grapes depends on the time they spend in direct sunlight: pink, dark red, purple;
• taste is excellent. The flesh is fleshy and rich, the skin is thin (not felt during consumption);
• sugar - 17%, acid - up to 8 g/l.

Pros and cons

Highlight the benefits of the variety:

1. No gorging.
2. Stable, regular fruiting.
3. Vine maturation occurs at 2/3.
4. Harvest possible early.
5. Rooting of cuttings is good, adaptation to climatic conditions is fast.
6. Able to survive in low temperatures. Withstands frosts down to -23 degrees.

The negative sides of the variety include:

• attractiveness to insects in early flowering time;
• the risk of damage to the ovary by late frosts increases.

Fit features

Planting seedlings in the ground is carried out in the 3rd decade of April. There is no snow at this time. The site must be chosen on the sunny side, without cold wind and drafts. It is worth remembering that an adult shrub needs a plot whose area is at least 6 square meters. Between seedlings it is worth leaving 5 meters of free land.

Highlands, hills are considered favorable places. Cold air does not linger in such places.

The soil should be light, well permeable to liquid, not swampy. Excessive moisture adversely affects the root system of grapes.

Let's consider step-by-step actions for the correct planting of a seedling:

1. Dig a hole 20 days before the proposed planting of the shrub. This is required so that the earth has time to settle. Size: 808080 cm.
2. At 1/3, add organic fertilizers, and add potassium s alt, nitrogen and superphosphate. Fill the hole with ordinary earth about 10 centimeters on top. This action will help to avoid burning the root system, and at the same time the seedling will receive nutrients from the soil in a timely manner.
3. Plant a shrub so as not to bury the root collar. Trample the soil. Water abundantly and mulch with sawdust or moss for longer moisture retention.

Care Tips

In order for Victor grapes to grow and bear fruit, it is important to properly care for them:

• cropping. When the vine is still small, it is recommended to pinch it in order to properly form the shrub. As soon as she has grown to 170 centimeters, pinch her. Regular pruning of excess shoots will help increase productivity. For quick fruit ripening, it is worth trimming the leaves around the bunches, so they will get more sunlight.Pruning a fruiting vine is done short (remove 4 eyes) or long (up to 10 eyes). Strongly overload the plant is not recommended, otherwise the shrub will not be able to bear fruit;
• feeding is recommended in the first half of summer, preferably several times. Fertilizer can be bought at a specialized store or made independently at home. In the latter case, the following components must be combined in a capacious container: wood ash (50 grams), water (10 liters), cow dung (2 kilograms), superphosphate (30 grams). Mix - the fertilizer is ready. Recommended to fertilize after harvest;
• watering should be carried out in a timely and plentiful manner. Excessive moisture or drying of the soil should be avoided. Foliage, moss, spruce branches will help maintain soil moisture.

Propagation of the variety

Victor grapes reproduce in 4 ways:

1. Seedlings.
2. Grafting cuttings.
3. Layers.
4. Bone.

Regardless of the chosen technique, the grapes take root well, retaining their properties. When grafting with cuttings, it is worth remembering that the result can be a hybrid plant that retains the properties of the mother bush and Victor grapes. When using seeds, you need to be patient, as it will take a long time for the first berries to appear on the bush.

Diseases and pests

Grapes Victor has resistance to fungal, pathogenic microorganisms. Despite this, the bushes need to be processed and protected.

Processing is carried out before flowering and during the formation of berries.

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