Rumba grapes: description and characteristics of the variety, planting and care with photos

Growing Rumba grapes is a relatively recent hobby of Russian gardeners. Variety is ten years old. But even in such a short period, he managed to gain popularity and oust many, once famous, table cultivars of grapes. Its prospects grow due to the features of both the plant itself and its cultivation. But what are they?

Description and history of the variety

Rumba grapes are hybrid and fast growing. The vine gives a five-meter increase in shoots on a bush. Full fruiting begins in a couple of years, after the grapes are planted.The description of this variety is not possible without mentioning the size of the brushes - they are large and often reach a weight of a kilogram. It is not uncommon for a brush to weigh more than 1.5 kilograms.

Rumba is classified as a young variety, since it is no more than 10 years old. It was bred by hybridization of Cherrel and Red Delight by the famous enthusiastic grape grower from the Rostov region V. Kapelyushny.

Distinguishing Features

The main characteristic of the variety is that it belongs to the table. This means that the best use is not the production of wine, but consumption as a food product.

But, of course, there are other distinctive qualities that make Rumba stand out from the competition:

• fruit color - pink;
• berry weight - up to 10 grams;
• shape - oval;
• aroma - pronounced nutmeg;
• sugar content - up to 23%.

Berries ripen depending on weather conditions: a minimum of 95 days, and a maximum of 102 days. The plant is able to withstand quite severe frosts without shelter - up to -23 degrees Celsius. This is due to the resistance of the parent varieties.

What are the virtues of Rumba grapes?

This grape is distinguished by a number of advantages that have made it popular among domestic gardeners and summer residents. Today it is an extremely popular table variety.

So why is the variety so loved? But because Rumba:

• has transportable berries;
• bearing steadily;
• withstands low temperatures even without shelter;
• ripens together;
• cuttings root easily in most soil types;
• has a pronounced sweetness of berries.

Of course, not without some drawbacks. But they are the other side of virtues. So, a large yield sometimes leads to a decrease in the size of the fruit.

Boarding procedure

Rumba grapes are classified as undemanding varieties. Not picky about the composition of the soil. Unlike industrial varieties, it grows easily on heavy, humus-rich soils. And, at the same time, tolerates very poor soil.

But such unpretentiousness does not mean that the culture can do without observing certain planting rules.

Required to dig up the soil a couple of weeks before they dig trenches for planting cuttings. A bucket of organic fertilizer is applied to each square of the plot area.

Between future bushes provide a distance of at least three meters. Drainage arrangement is important, since grapes do not like stagnant water. Also, a support is installed in each hole.

Features of care

The rules for plant care are quite simple, and include timely watering and applying the necessary fertilizers. At the same time, as noted above, grapes do not like too much water. Seedlings are especially abundantly watered immediately after planting. Later, they are limited to two dozen liters per bush for watering - after the soil dries out. Volume is further reduced as the dormant period approaches.

Complex fertilizers are applied rarely - once every three years. Nutrients are added during irrigation. Organic fertilizers are applied at the same frequency. Superphosphate, s altpeter and potassium s alt are applied before flowering. Pruning is a mandatory procedure for any grape bush.It makes it possible to regulate the load on the plant during fruiting. The optimal number of eyes is 35 pieces per bush.

A sign of proper formation is the maturation of the vine by 2/3.

Methods of reproduction

Rumba grapes propagate in the same way as other varieties - seedlings that are cut from the vine in spring or early summer.

What kind of diseases is it prone to?

This variety is particularly resistant. Rarely affected by common fungal diseases such as mildew and powdery mildew. Although, from time to time, it requires preventive treatments with fungicides.

Conclusion

Rumba vine variety is the pride of domestic amateur selection. This hybrid of two other popular cultivars is exceptionally hardy. Able to withstand such features of the Russian climate as very low temperatures in winter, without noticeable consequences.

The taste of berries is sweet, and the aroma is pronounced nutmeg notes. Ease of care has already made this culture very popular.

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