Grape Sensation

Grapes Sensation lives up to its name in all respects. It surprises and shocks even experienced growers with fruit size, yield, taste and beauty of full-bodied bunches. We could not leave such a miracle without attention, we learned everything about it and are in a hurry to share with our readers its truly sensational qualities and properties. The hybrid variety of grapes Sensation was bred by the Rostov breeder Kapelyushny in 2016 by crossing two varieties Talisman and Rizamat. The result of the selection turned out to be stunning.

Hybrid Sensation

The photo above shows the parent varieties, and below the Sensation grapes are the fruit of the selection of these varieties.

Characteristics of the hybrid

Grapes Sensation, like all hybrids, has the genes of its parents, but it also differs in its features acquired during selection. The main botanical derivatives are identical for the entire Grape family, to which Sensation belongs. In a detailed description of varietal indicators, we will note their common properties, as well as the distinctive qualities of the Sensation grape variety.

Description

Grape roots – have the ability to penetrate the soil to a depth of 40 cm to 10 meters, it depends on the structure of the earth and the depth of groundwater, the closer underground sources of moisture, the easier it is for grape roots to reach this source, and there is no need to grow the root system on greater depth. The same happens with the branching of the root system away from the main rod, if the water is close, the roots do not grow very much. When Sensation grapes are propagated by cuttings, the top of the root, due to which development occurs in depth, is pinched so that the lateral branches grow faster.

Grape shoots (vine) – under natural favorable conditions, the vine can reach a huge length of up to 40 meters, but growers regulate this growth by pruning vines for ease of cultivation. The growth of the vine in more severe climatic conditions reaches only 2-3 meters. Young shoots of Sensatsia grapes are yellow or reddish in color, on older branches a thin, furrowed, light brown bark is formed, which peels off easily. The shoots are powerful and strong, able to withstand the load of many fruit brushes, but require garters on reliable supports.

The leaves of the grapes are alternate, whole with serrated edges, the leaf plate consists of 3-5 leaves, the color is emerald-saturated, the leaves of the Sensation grapes are bright green, there are grooves on the back side, smooth on top.

The grape flowers are bisexual, very small, collected in inflorescences in the form of a panicle, their color almost does not differ from the color of the leaves, it can be green or salad.

The fruits of the Sensation grapes – have the shape of a sphere, elongated into a long cylinder, immediately resemble both varieties of parent varieties (Talisman and Rizamat), the color of the berries is also something between green Talisman and purple Rizamat – pink-beige. The fruits are collected in huge clusters, reaching a weight of up to 1,5 kg, where each berry can be 3-6 cm in size and weigh up to 35 grams. After watching a short video posted in this section, you will have an idea of ​​​​the actual size of the bunches and berries of the Sensation grape.

Advantages

The main advantage of Sensation grapes is its super early ripening of berries, the growing season lasts only 100-110 days, it manages to ripen even in a short summer in the cold climate of the Central region. This distinguishes it very favorably from more thermophilic grape varieties.

The advantages of the hybrid Sensation include the following properties:

• frost resistance: fruit buds do not freeze at air temperatures down to -25 ° C, but to guarantee safety even at very low temperatures, it is necessary to cover the vineyard stem for the winter;
• high degree of disease resistance: rarely affected by powdery mildew, mildew and gray mold;
• Sensation grapes are well propagated by cuttings: the survival rate of cuttings reaches 82%, takes root in a short time;
• lack of tendency to reduce the size of berries (peas);
• high yield of grapes: the optimal allowable number of clusters on 1 vine is about 45, and if each cluster weighs from 700 g to 1,5 kg, then from one shoot you can get up to 70 kg of ripe berries per season;
• grape flowers Sensation self-pollinating: no need to wait for the arrival of pollinating insects or do this difficult task manually;
• duration of fresh storage and a high level of preservation of grapes during transportation;
• wonderful, well, simply delicious taste of grapes: the pulp is juicy, sweet, with a nutmeg flavor, but not tart, the skin is dense, but not hard;
• resistance to sudden changes in temperature.

Grapes Sensation is still going through the testing stage, it will take some time to speak with confidence about other advantages of the variety, but some disadvantages have already appeared.

Disadvantages

1. High sugar content in berries attracts wild sweet tooth – wasps, trying to feast on grape juice, cause significant damage to plantations.
2. With high productivity of grape bushes, the taste value of berries decreases.
3. For the winter period, additional shelter is needed to maintain moisture in the grape bushes.

Be careful, you should not try the fruits without examining the bunch, even if they are very attractive in appearance.

Planting and care

Reproduction of grapes Sensation is possible in several ways. If the garden already has a grape bush of any variety, well acclimatized and adapted to local conditions, then Sensation cuttings can be grafted onto its rootstock. Ready-made seedlings, bought or borrowed from neighbors, are planted in early spring on plots prepared in autumn. Green cuttings of grapes are harvested independently from an adult, two or three-year-old plant. That is, the propagation process is divided into three methods: cuttings, seedlings and green layering.

Cuttings and seedlings can be bought, and green cuttings can be prepared independently during the summer and stored until planting in a special room with an air temperature of at least + 8 ° C and a humidity of at least 70%.

In April or early May, if the condition of the soil and weather permits, Sensation grape seedlings are planted on prepared plots. Basic boarding requirements:

• the site for grape seedlings should be well warmed by the sun, not shaded by tall trees and bushes, but also not blown through by constant drafts;
• the angle of inclination of the earth’s surface when planting Sensation seedlings should be at least 15 ° so that the water does not stagnate at the roots of the grapes, if this is not possible, then it is necessary to equip the drainage system in advance, because the plant will live in one place for more than one year;
• you need to plan the site in such a way that all grape seedlings are located at a distance of 70 cm from each other, the aisle is also at least 70 cm wide;
• dig a hole for each plant up to 70 cm deep, pour in organic and mineral fertilizers mixed with garden soil, 1/3 of the hole high and fill in a layer of plain earth on top so that the roots of the grape seedling do not come into direct contact with fertilizers, pour 10-20 liters of water to the hole;
• wait 2 weeks for the soil to shrink (or do so in the fall);
• 24 hours before planting, the roots of grape seedlings are slightly shortened and the plant is placed in a solution with a growth stimulator for better survival of seedlings;
• the next day they plant, that is, the plant is placed vertically in a hole and sprinkled with earth, watered and mulched, trellises and supports are installed.

Grapes Sensation is unpretentious in care, but you still can’t do without the necessary measures, these include:

1. Spring garter vines Sensations to trellises and supports.
2. Removal of unproductive shoots of grapes in the lower part of the bush, pinching stepchildren, pruning weak underdeveloped branches.
3. Permanent garter of regrown shoots (more than 20 cm).
4. Pinching the vine after growing up to 2,5 m long, pruning the tops of fruitful shoots so that the plant directs all its forces to the ripening of berry clusters.
5. Loosening the soil, weeding, watering.

You will get practical experience in planting Sensation grape seedlings by watching a video clip on the example of the same type of variety (Veles), which an experienced grower talks about.

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Conclusion

The Sensation grape variety has not yet been fully tested in the gardens and home gardens of lovers of this berry, but it is still young, and we hope that it will make itself known soon, when many gardeners and farmers learn more about its wonderful properties. Seedlings have not yet appeared in free trade, only in rare agricultural companies they grow them for sale, but if you really want something, then everything will work out. Search on the Internet, with friends, neighbors. You will be lucky, we are sure and wish you good luck.