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Grapes Gift of Magarach are rightfully considered one of the best technical varieties used for the production of wine and juice. Good resistance to cold, diseases and pests, as well as high yield and ease of care, make it possible to grow this crop both in professional viticulture and in the household.
Grapes Gift of Magarach has an attractive appearance
The story of
A variety of white wine grapes called Gift of Magarach was bred by Yalta breeders by crossing the wine variety Rkatsiteli (Georgia) and the technical hybrid Magarach 2/57/72, for the creation of which scientists used Mtsvane Kakhetian and Sochi black. The originator of the variety is the All- National Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking “Magarach” (patent No. 07371). This culture was bred for industrial production and in 1987 was included in the State Register.
Initially, the variety was not intended for home cultivation.
Description of the Podarok Magarača vineyard
Magarach’s gift is white wine grapes, the external description of which is similar to other representatives of this culture. It differs from its table relatives in less pronounced taste and size of berries.
bunches
Medium-density cylindrical-conical clusters of fruit grapes Gift of Magarach are relatively small – the weight of one brush at the stage of full maturity is 150-200 g. Each fruitful shoot has 2-3 full-fledged clusters.
Berries
The berries are small (about 2 g), juicy. The content of juice in them during the ripening period is 75-85%. The color of the fruit is white, with a slight pink tint, which becomes more pronounced as it ripens. The shape is correct, round, the surface is covered with a white wax coating that is visible to the naked eye, which makes the berries more durable and allows them to be transported over short distances.
The skin of the berries is thin, elastic. The mucous pulp, resembling Isabella grapes in structure, may blur at full maturity.
Vine
White grapes Gift of Magarach is a climbing plant, the shoots of which are able to quickly take root in close contact with the soil. To prevent uncontrolled rooting, special supports are used to grow this crop – trellises, arbors, etc.
The growth rate of shoots is determined by experts as medium and high. Therefore, in order to prevent chaotic growth, which spoils the appearance of the vineyard and reduces crop yields, annual pruning is performed.
Medium-sized, slightly dissected leaves have a rounded five-lobed shape. The surface of the leaf plate is glossy, pubescent, covered with reticulate wrinkles.
The flowers of grapes are bisexual, so the pollination of the plant occurs without the participation of crops of other varieties.
The berries of the Gift of Magarach variety are not very large
Characteristics of Podarok Magarača vineyard
Grapes Gift of Magarach is very popular among winegrowers of the country. He owes this to his positive characteristics.
Maturation period
This variety is characterized as medium early. The period of grape ripening begins 125-130 days after the awakening of the bush.
Productivity
Grapes Gift Magarach is characterized as a high-yielding variety. Subject to the rules of cultivation from 1 ha, you can collect up to 14 q of ripe berries.
The yield of grapes Gift of Magarach is pleasantly impressive
Palatability
The taste of the Gift of Magarach is pleasant, sweet with light notes of wine. The content of sugar in berries is 21-24%, acids 8-10 g/l.
Growing regions
Like all wine varieties, Gift Magarach grapes need a lot of heat and light. Therefore, it is grown in the warm sunny regions of the country – the Astrakhan and Rostov regions, the Krasnodar Territory and in the Crimea. This variety is cultivated in Ukraine, Hungary and Moldova.
Frost resistance of grapes Gift of Magarach
Recommended for cultivation by covering and non-covering methods, the Gift of Magarach grapes endure not very cold winters without any problems.
The need for the construction of shelter structures depends on climatic conditions. In regions with frosty (below -25 ° C) and little snowy winters, bushes are covered from frost with special materials.
Drought tolerance
Thanks to a powerful root system that can get moisture from the deep layers of the soil, the grapes are able to survive the drought. However, this should not be abused, a lack of water risks provoking vine growth, yellowing and falling of leaves, as well as drying of fruits.
Any grape can die without water.
Disease and pest resistance
Grapes Gift Magarach has good resistance to diseases such as gray rot, mildew and phylloxera. But for the prevention of oidium, plants need to be treated with special preparations.
Methods of Use
Despite the good taste, fresh grapes Gift of Magarach are used only in the case of home cultivation. When cultivated on an industrial scale, the berries of this variety are used for the production of white table, strong, dessert wine and cognac material. At a professional tasting, out of eight possible alcoholic drinks from such raw materials, they received a score of 7,4 points.
In addition, grapes of this variety are a good “material” for making juices, compotes and other soft drinks.
Advantages and disadvantages
This grape has advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, he does not have so many of the latter.
Pros:
In the list of advantages:
- early maturation;
- high yield;
- high juice content;
- unpretentiousness and ease of care;
- drought tolerance;
- immunity to common diseases;
- frost resistance.
Cons:
- poor keeping quality;
- the need to prevent diseases and pests.
It is the predominance of advantages over disadvantages that makes the Gift of Magarach grape one of the most sought-after wine varieties.
Podarok Magarač vineyard planting
Grapes Gift of Magarach are grown as a root crop on free lands in compliance with all quarantine measures.
This variety can grow on any soil, except for marshy and saline soils. However, the harvest will be better if permeable fertile soil is used for its cultivation.
To ensure the normal development and yield of the Gift of Magarach grapes, you need to use high-quality planting material. Healthy cuttings and seedlings have a smooth bark without swelling, mechanical damage and signs of disease.
Cuttings and seedlings are planted, deepening them into the soil to the point of growth. When planting, the distance between the bushes should be 80-90 cm, and between the rows – at least 1 m.
The yield of the future plant depends on the quality of the planting material.
Grape care Gift of Magarach
Grape care Gift of Magarach is almost the same as for other representatives of this culture.
In the list of events:
- Watering. This variety requires regular, about twice a month, abundant moisture. Under each bush, such an amount of water is poured that can wet the soil by 50 cm. You can reduce the frequency of watering by mulching the root zone.
- Top dressing. Fertilizers for grapes Gift of Magarach are selected individually, taking into account the composition of the soil and the climatic characteristics of the region in which it grows.
- Pruning. The recommended bush form for this variety is a two-shouldered cordon. After autumn pruning, 45-50 eyes should remain on the vine. Shoots are removed by 2-3 buds. To prevent overloading of the vine, the bushes are rationed, leaving no more than two clusters on the shoots.
- Cold protection. One of the most popular ways to protect against cold weather is called a dry shelter, during which the vine is laid on dry material (wood, roofing felt, cardboard), covered with polyethylene, and a heater is placed on top – agrofabric, spunbond, etc.
For the prevention of diseases, the bushes are treated twice a season with a solution of colloidal sulfur, iron or copper sulfate. It will help prevent trouble and pollination of bushes with sulfur, which experts recommend doing at an air temperature of at least +20 ° C.
Grapes can become a victim of pests such as leafworm and grape itch. To prevent the appearance of a leaflet, in the spring, before the start of sap flow, they remove and burn all the bark that has exfoliated during the winter. After this, the plantings are treated with copper sulphate or colloidal sulfur.
To prevent grape itch before bud break, shoots are sprayed with insecticides.
During the fruiting period, growers have to deal with invasions of birds and wasps. Sound devices (rattles) help to scare away the first ones, and they cope with wasps with the help of special traps – bottles with an insecticide solution. To lure insects, sugar is added to the solution.
To get a good harvest, you need to provide the plant with competent care.
Conclusion
The Gift of Magarach grape is a noteworthy variety that, with proper care, will provide a good supply of quality white wine. And the unpretentiousness of the culture will allow it to be grown not only by experienced specialists, but also by novice winegrowers.
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