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Avid summer residents are well aware of the Amur grape, which is not afraid of low temperatures, adapts well to the proposed conditions, and can be grown both in the southern and northern regions of the country. Next, we will talk about the varieties and features of this culture.
Features
Grapes have an average ripening period, are used in natural food and for making wine. Liana looks like a strong stem with foliage and loose clusters, quickly braids the fence, can grow up to 30 m in height, and the trunk diameter reaches 20 cm. The culture quickly forms shoots, growth can reach up to 2,5 m per year, easily tolerates pruning and needs in such a procedure.
Fruits from the vineyard can be harvested in late August – early September. From 1 hectare in a good year they get from 60 to 80 centners of berries. Clusters have the shape of a cone, the weight of each reaches 1 kg, up to 3 pieces are formed on the shoot. The description of the berries is also interesting: they are oval or nipple-shaped in shape, any one weighs between 2,5–4 g. The color of the fruit is yellow, like in the Golden Potapenko variety, and dark pink is also possible. The taste of berries is sweet, sugar content is up to 22%.
Video “Caring for grapes”
From this video you will learn how to properly care for Amur grapes.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the culture include a high degree of frost resistance, which makes it possible to obtain good yields even when planted in the northern region of the country. Also impressive is the vitality of the plant and its ability to quickly recover from damage due to bad weather. Strong immunity to diseases, ease of care and excellent taste of fruits are valued.
Among the shortcomings, they call the inability to get a very high yield, since the culture is tall, as well as the need for proper and constant pruning, otherwise the vineyard will become simply decorative.
Varieties of the variety
Before purchasing seedlings, you need to have information about Amursky varieties.
One of them is called Breakthrough, the berries are dark in color, pigmentation is possible on the surface. The fruits are sugary and are used to make wine and juices. The culture is characterized by resistance to low temperatures and infections.
Triumph needs only regular nutrition and feeding, has good immunity and resistance to insect attack. The fruits ripen at the end of April, they are large with a skin of a light shade.
Voldemar is a tall and strong vine with dark green foliage, outwardly resembling a wild vineyard. Medium-sized fruits are harvested closer to September.
Among the popular Amur varieties of frost-resistant grapes, one can also name Golden Potapenko. The sugar content of its berries is about 25%, they make delicious wines.
To obtain white, the seed of the first of the species described above was used, it combines the best qualities of a wild culture and European table varieties.
Peculiarities of growing
Seedlings take root best in a site with loose and acidic soil. The plant is moisture-loving, watering is relevant for young shoots. Mature vineyards do not suffer from drought, although they can be watered in moderation, otherwise the inflorescences may shed and the fruits ripen slowly.
Watering is carried out at the root, it is recommended to make drainage ditches, and place sheds on top of the plantings.
The soil near the vineyard is mulched with straw, sawdust, dry grass or moss. To keep moisture for a long time, watering stops a week before flowering.
Reviews of gardeners
Each review about this culture is different; on the sites there are conflicting opinions of gardeners.
Victor: “I am a resident of the northern region, for several years I have been growing vineyards of these varieties in my summer cottage. I am satisfied with their normal growth even in cold weather, as well as with the appearance and taste of the berries.”
Alena: “The only thing I don’t like is the need to prune this tall shrub, which requires skills, tools and free time. And since there are enough berries, I make exquisite homemade wine from them. ”
Olga: “It is possible to grow such varieties in the south, but because of the warm winter, difficulties arise with their development, so we have to put a lot of effort in terms of care. The yield is satisfactory, we make useful juices from the fruits for the whole family.”