Description of Muscat grape varieties
Muscat grapes are far superior in taste to conventional varieties. But preference should be given only to proven varieties that are resistant to diseases and pests.
The skin and pulp of fully ripe fruits contain substances that give the grapes a distinct musk aroma. For this reason, these berries are most often used for the production of wines. The fruits are quite sweet, and they contain phytoncides, and this has a beneficial effect on the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract.
When properly cared for, nutmeg grapes produce bountiful harvests
Hybrids are very sensitive to growing conditions, temperature, humidity and are sometimes prone to various fungal diseases. Therefore, growing them is not an easy task.
Description of Muscat grape varieties
List of popular varieties:
- White Muscat loves warmth. At home, in Arabia and Egypt, it is grown on sunny rocky slopes. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Suffering from spring frosts. The bunch has a regular cylindrical shape. The weight of the brush varies from 100 to 400 g. Fruits are round, sweet, fragrant. Bushes grow strongly and bear fruit abundantly. The ripening period is 3,5 months, while they try to harvest the crop last so that the fruits accumulate more sugar.
- “Extra red nutmeg” is distinguished by its early ripening period. It takes about 95 days from budding to ripening. Ripe bunches weigh about 400-500 g. Round large berries in the process of ripening have a red color, and then acquire a juicy purple hue. The variety is resistant to gray mold and frost.
- “Pink Muscat” does not need additional pollination, as it has bisexual flowers. A distinctive feature is reddish shoots. Not resistant to powdery mildew, mildew, often affected by rot. The weight of small cylindrical bunches is 200 g. The dark red fruits have a dense skin and delicate fragrant pulp. Harvested in September.
- Summer Muscat is one of the earliest varieties. On strong branches, large clusters weighing 600 g are formed. Amber berries are distinguished by a regular shape. Berry weight – 7-8 g. The pulp is very juicy, sweet and fleshy. The variety is quite resistant to fungal diseases and frost. It tolerates transportation well.
- “Livadia” is a medium-sized early ripening variety. Easy to clean. The weight of one bunch is 0,5 kg. The golden berries are rather large, with a thin skin and dense flesh. Resistant to frost and various diseases.
- “Novoshakhtinsky Muscat” has self-pollinating flowers. The vine ripens to its full length. The standard weight of the brush is 600 g, one berry is 10 g. The fruits are covered with a thin skin, which is not felt at all when consumed. Bunches can remain on the vine for a long time without losing their presentation and taste.
There are many other varieties as well.
Each variety is interesting in its own way and deserves attention from gardeners. With proper care, they bear fruit abundantly and do not get sick.