Dubovsky pink grapes: variety description and history, pros and cons

The unusual appearance and excellent taste of the new grape variety Dubovsky pink quickly gained popularity among winegrowers. This happened largely due to the fact that this variety is unpretentious, and its breeding does not require special skills. Its cultivation is within the power of even a novice gardener. It attracts experienced growers with high yields.

The history of the creation of the variety

A hybrid variety of table grapes was obtained by an amateur of experiments in the field of selection Gusev S.E. from the village of Dubovka, Volgograd region. The new hybrid, which received its name from the name of the village, was the result of crossing two varieties widely known in these places - Red Delight and Novocherkassk Jubilee.

Features of the variety

The size of the Dubovsky pink grape brush is gigantic. Its weight reaches 1.5 kilograms. The clusters are conical in shape, its appearance is disheveled. The weight of one berry is about 20 grams. Its shape resembles a cone with a curved tip. Ripe fruits are dark pink.

The pulp, though juicy, is still crispy. There are no more than two seeds per fruit. The berry is firmly attached to the bunch, and even after a long transport it looks as if it had just been separated from the vine.

The description of the variety will not be complete if we do not mention the fact that the berry, growing to a significant size, continues to remain green for a long time. However, this should not worry the gardener. When the time is right, it will quickly change color from green to deep pink.This has been going on for several days.

This grape variety tolerates a long drought or, conversely, heavy rains. The plant is able to withstand winter frosts down to -23 degrees.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

This variety has not yet been sufficiently studied, and those small statistics on diseases, reactions to weather anomalies continue to be replenished with new data. But today we can confidently say that it is different:

great taste;
large-sized bunches and berries;
unpretentiousness;
high yield.

The disadvantages of this variety can only be attributed to the need to ration the harvest.

Boarding rules

The process of planting Dubovsky grapes is practically no different from other varieties. It is better to plant grapes in spring.

The ideal place for planting grapes will be the south side of the house or a solid fence. If this place is already occupied, you can put a screen or a dense fence in the east-west direction.

If planted in a freshly prepared hole, its depth should be 35 centimeters, taking into account the likelihood of future soil subsidence. Experienced growers prepare the ground for spring planting in the fall. At this time, the landing pits are deepened by 40 centimeters. The easiest way to measure the desired depth is with an ordinary stick marked 35 or 40 centimeters.

For varieties of table grapes, the distance between the bushes must be at least 1.5 meters. Between rows - 2.5 meters.

It is recommended to plant grapes on a specially prepared hill, while placing the buds of the cutting along a vertical support. This method will save the gardener from having to constantly tie up the vine.

A layer of fertile soil is added around the planted plant, and then watered abundantly. The soil is mulched to retain moisture.

Features of care

The vineyard requires special attention for the first three years. After heavy rains or heavy watering, as soon as the soil dries out on top, it must be loosened. This agricultural technique performs three functions at once:

weed control;
soil aeration;
moisturize.

Starting from the fourth year, the vineyard no longer requires frequent watering, as the root system becomes more developed. From now on, do not forget about the autumn pruning. It prevents thickening of the bush and ensures the proper development of the vine.Pruning, in extreme cases, can be done in the spring, but then it should be done before the start of active sap flow.

Breeding

The easiest way to grow is to grow grapes using cuttings. In addition, this method is the least expensive compared to others.

Cuttings are harvested during the autumn pruning of the vineyard. For this, the middle part of the summer shoots is used, from among those that have already fructified. The method of vegetative propagation (by cuttings) preserves all the taste qualities of the berry.