Description and characteristics of the Krassen grape variety, breeding history and cultivation features
Difficulties in growing grape crops on the site have long been in the past. Breeders develop varieties that require little or no maintenance. Red is a grape familiar to summer residents due to its characteristics: high yield, lack of seeds, high immunity.
Description of grape variety Krassen
A summer resident must study the description of the species before planting a new variety. This information will help you avoid mistakes when growing plants. In addition, understand if the variety suits the family's preferences and needs.
Breeding history
Bred at the Scientific Institute of Grapes and Wine Magarach. Yalta scientists have combined types of culture with positive characteristics.
A hybrid of two varieties:
- Superearly Magarach;
- Magarachinsky Antey.
The variety has adopted all the positive characteristics from its parents. They are also the virtues of the Red grape.
Appearance
There are many brushes on the bush, the berries are close to each other. The appearance of the bunches is attractive. For this reason, the variety is often grown for sale. Average weight of a brush is 500-700 g. The berries themselves are blue, the skin is thin, but strong. The juice of the grapes has a deep dark color. The taste is complex. Inside, there is the presence of nascent bones, which are not at all noticeable during eating.
The Krassen grape is capable of producing two bunches on one vine.The shoots are powerful, the buds bloom well. Fertility is annual. Productivity depends on the formation of the bush.
Pros and cons of the variety
Possessing a large number of positive characteristics makes it possible for the variety to become a favorite on the site. Those who have already received the first harvest will definitely recommend the variety to their friends.
Advantages:
- high productivity;
- drought resistance;
- undemanding to the composition of the soil;
- unpretentiousness;
- stable, annual harvest;
- universality of use;
- lack of bones;
- suitable for growing on an industrial scale;
- is stored for a long time and transfers transportation.
Disadvantages:
- exactingness of dense formation;
- the variety is prone to powdery mildew.
The listed properties depend on the technology of planting and growing.Plants correctly planted will yield more yields.
Characterizing the variety
The summer resident selects a variety that suits all requirements. Each gardener has his own. Therefore, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the species before planting plants on the site.
Increased yield
Powerful shoots of grapes Krasen withstand the maximum weight of the brushes. When properly formed, the gardener gets an excellent harvest.Polarity significantly affects the yield. Therefore, powerful shoots are tied in the lowest tier.
Seedless berry
Reds are compared with raisins. It has almost the same characteristics. In some berries of the bunch, seed rudiments no larger than 1 mm in size are observed. But they are absolutely not felt while eating. Thanks to this, the variety has become universal in use.
High frost resistance
An important sign for residents of regions with severe winters. Red grapes can withstand temperatures as low as -26 ⁰С. Even frost-bitten buds are capable of producing a crop, the brush is formed as usual, without defects.
Pest and disease resistance
The high degree of disease resistance makes the variety especially popular. Field health increases the likelihood of a high harvest.
Redness is resistant to:
- mildew;
- oidium;
- gray rot;
- root phylloxera.
For other diseases, preventive treatment is required. The fruits are not susceptible to attacks:
- wasps;
- hornets;
- and other pests.
Compliance with the rules of planting and growing is the prevention of diseases.
Planting seedlings
Planting is done in spring, as grapes are a heat-loving plant. The pit has been prepared since the fall. Its depth depends on the length of the seedlings' roots. A drainage layer is built at the bottom. Then a layer of fertile soil is poured, mixed with organic matter and complex mineral fertilizers.
Sprinkle seedlings with earth and watered abundantly. To improve rooting, a few hours before planting, the seedlings should be placed in a solution that stimulates root growth.
Growing technique
After the plants are planted, it is necessary to properly care for them. This will allow you to grow sturdy plants that yield an annual harvest.
Cut the bushes
The formation must be compact. Plants have a pronounced polarity, therefore gardeners recommend growing Red grapes on a trellis. Try to lower the growth points of powerful shoots to the lower tier.
Irrigation
Due to its resistance to drought, the variety is practically not picky about watering. Young seedlings are watered 2-3 times per season. Limit the flow of moisture only during the fruiting period in order to avoid cracking of the berries.
Last watering while preparing plants for winter. Over time, it becomes the only one for an adult Krassen grape plant.
We fertilize and feed
The need for nutrients depends on the composition of the soil. For the first time, the fertilizer that was applied before planting is enough for the bushes. When the plants begin to bloom, they are fed with organic matter and mineral fertilizers, alternating them to avoid addiction.
Treatment
It is better to carry out timely prevention than to cure plant diseases. High immunity of grapes Krasin allows you to process plants 2 times per season: in spring and autumn.
Pest control
Red is a grape that is not afraid of pests. Therefore, special treatments are unnecessary. To be sure, gardeners carry out spring preventive treatments.
Ripening and fruiting
Ready to eat grapes in late August or early September. The term depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. Fruiting is uniform, the brushes are removed immediately.
Preparing the vine for winter
In the southern regions, this grape variety is grown as a non-sheltering one.In colder, northern areas, gardeners recommend covering the vine for the winter. For this purpose, special material or straw mats are used.
Spring works
With the arrival of the warm season, the grapes are freed from shelters, watered. Then they are tied up on a trellis and sprayed against pests and diseases. The final stage is feeding the bushes. They use organic matter or complex mineral fertilizers. To retain moisture and reduce weeds, growers mulch the ground around the bush.
Harvest: collection, storage, recipes and winemaking
Harvested immediately after ripening. The versatility of the use of fruits allows you to make from it:
- compotes;
- jam;
- juices;
- beverages;
- jams;
- wine.
The Krassen grapes were especially popular among winemakers. The resulting wine has excellent taste, smell and color.
Regions suitable for growing
The spread of the variety is very wide. The Krassen grape is suitable for growing throughout Russia, Ukraine and in the nearest neighboring states. The Krassen grape is respected and in demand among summer residents.
