Julian grapes: description and characteristics of the variety, planting and care with a photo

Grapes have been revered by many peoples since ancient times, they were considered the berries of the Gods. Intoxicated drinks, medicinal infusions, and seed oil were made from it. Due to the high content of various types of sugars (glucose, fructose), organic acids, vitamins, macro- and microelements, it has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic effect. The grapes were mainly grown in the southern regions, but the wonders of modern selection allow the northern regions to enjoy the taste of the divine berry of grapes such as Julian.

History of selection

The Julian variety was bred experimentally by the folk breeder Vasily Ulyanovich Kapelyushny. In the farm of the Rostov region by crossing the varieties Kesha and Rizamat. Julian took beautiful large bunches from Rizamat grapes, which, when ripe, change color from green-yellow-pink to dark pink. Also high yield and early ripening and sweetness of berries. From the Kesha variety, Julian's grape bunches have adopted unpretentiousness to growing conditions, frost resistance, unsurpassed taste and disease resistance.

Description of Julian grapes

The Julian grape belongs to a hybrid variety, bred 16 years ago, characterized by:

Description Adaptation and rootingQuickly adapts and takes rootSoil selection and careUnpretentiousDiseases Resistant to many diseases, especially fungal diseasesHarvestPlentiful from the 3rd-4th year Commercial qualities Vine Growth FastFrost Tolerance -23… -25 °C

Ripening time	Early, clusters mature in 90-105 days
Long-term storage, almost no wrinkling during transportation

In 2011 received the Golden Cluster award for its quality characteristics. The following is a description of the Julian grape variety.

Grape clusters grow in weight from 0.9 kg to 2 kg, the shape of the berries is finger-shaped, elongated-oval. One berry weighing up to 20 g has a light musk aroma and a sweet nutmeg flavor. The skin is thin, crispy when cut, the flesh is dense, with 3-5 seeds. The cluster is cylindrical or shapeless, slightly loose, up to 40 cm in length. The vines grow up to 4 m in height in central Russia. Julian belongs to the table grape varieties, has a long stalk and bisexual flowers.

Pros and cons

Like all varieties, Julian has its pros and cons, although there are more advantages than disadvantages.

Cons:

1. Choosing a landing site. Of great importance in the aging period is the choice of a sunny place, without drafts and closely spaced groundwater.
2. Sudden changes in weather from plus to minus can damage young vines, although this variety is considered frost-resistant.

Pros:

1. Long-term storage of brushes that do not deteriorate externally.
2. Resistant to mildew and other fungal diseases.
3. Delicious, large, sweet berries, no bitterness.
4. Grows quickly and adapts to new conditions.
5. Not attacked by wasps.
6. Fructification of signal brushes begins from the 2nd year of the seedling's life.
7. Tolerates hot, dry summers well.
8. The harvest is early and abundant.

Yulian is one of the best varieties suitable for fresh and processed use: jam, juice, wine, raisins, compote, jam, marmalade.

Characteristics of the variety

Yulian took the best qualities of parent plants, he can be called a new generation variety:

1. Sugar accumulation up to 28%.
2. Unpretentious in choosing neighboring plants.
3. Compatible with most varieties and rootstocks.
4. Requires constant pruning due to abundant harvest and heavy bunches.
5. Self-fertile variety, bisexual flowers.
6. Depending on the size and age of the bush, 4-10 kg of crop is harvested.
7. The shelf life of bunches without loss of appearance is up to 20 days.

Thanks to its qualities, bushes can be grown not only by professionals, but also by amateurs.

Ripening dates

Super-early variety Julian begins to bloom in mid-May, inflorescences bloom for 7-14 days, by mid-August you can get mature brushes. From the moment of flowering to ripe berries, 90-105 days pass.

Planting and care

Saplings or cuttings should be planted in the southern regions in autumn (September to early November), spring (April-May), in the northern regions, plantings are most successful in spring from early May to the first half of June:

1. Plot. Sunny (south, southeast), with strong supports, windless.
2. Soil. Preferably sandy, deep water or well drained.
3. Cropping. It is carried out in the fall, unripened green vines are cut. Spring is held to remove frozen shoots and form fruitful branches.

Landing is carried out in several stages:

1. Preparation of the pit, width and height should be 1.5-2 times larger than the root system.
2. Lay a layer of drainage at the bottom, then add a mixture of soil with organic fertilizers from above.
3. Plentifully water the hole, but so that there is no stagnant water.
4. Plant a seedling, sprinkle with soil mixture, press down a little.

Around the bush, leave a small depression and make a groove to drain excess water. Cuttings are planted in the same way as seedlings, but at an angle of 40-50 degrees.

In spring and autumn, for better adaptation and overwintering, plants should be fertilized with nitrogen fertilizers, during the formation of brushes, fertilize with phosphorus-potassium complexes.

It is important to prune stepchildren and extra tassels in the summer so that the grapes fill faster and the vine does not break from the weight of the bunches.

Diseases and pests

For most diseases, the variety has strong immunity, but do not skip preventive spraying. The first spraying is carried out in the spring when the buds appear, as well as in the fall, after harvesting.Just like other grape varieties, if agricultural practices are not followed, they can be attacked by: anthracnose, alternariosis, gray rot, oidium, mildew.

The main pests of grapes are birds and wasps, but if a deterrent net is stretched over the plant and the berry has not cracked, then it will not attract their attention. Also a dangerous pest: phylloxera, grape mite, marble beetle. These pests must be de alt with quickly and effectively, as their spread can lead to the death of the entire vineyard.

Best Growing Regions

Yulian variety is quite young and is still being tested in the northern regions. Without shelter for the winter, it grows in the Crimea, Krasnodar Territory, Rostov, Astrakhan regions, the Republics of Kalmykia and Adygea. According to amateur gardeners, it is safely grown in Moscow, the Moscow region, South and Central Siberia, but young seedlings require shelter for the winter.

For any variety of grapes, it is necessary to observe the agrotechnical conditions of cultivation, then it will be possible to get a bountiful harvest and safely overcome the winter cold.

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