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Grapes are a wonderful dessert treat. Gardeners are constantly in search of new varieties of grapes, especially frost-resistant ones. The hybrid form of the Gift of Zaporozhye grapes can also be grown in the middle climatic zone, covering for the winter. Vigorous vine has a stable yield and is suitable even for beginner growers.
Characteristic of the variety
If anyone is looking for a trouble-free grape variety for their backyard that gives results in the first years, this is the Gift of Zaporozhye. Grapes, as seen in the photo, bear fruit abundantly, give aesthetic pleasure from contemplating a magnificent bunch, a harmonious taste of large berries and please with longevity. A new successful mid-season variety was bred by a breeder from the Ukrainian city of Zaporozhye E.A. Klyuchikov based on the famous Talisman grape and intermediate seedlings V-70-90 + R-65. Later, another related hybrid was created – an early grape variety New Gift to Zaporozhye.
The table grape variety Gift to Zaporozhye has high quality characteristics in almost all indicators:
- Rapid rooting and adaptation of seedlings;
- Strong vine growth;
- Опыление винограда хорошее, не зависит от капризов погоды;
- The first crop is tried in the second year after planting;
- Fruiting occurs on the 130-145th day, depending on the agricultural background and the degree of illumination. The grape variety ripens from the third decade of August until September 10th. Clusters, if there are no frosts, can hang on the vine until mid-October.
Rainy weather is not a hindrance to the Gift of Zaporozhye, according to the description. Clusters retain their amazing deep green color even when overripe. Grapes should be transported very carefully.
In the southern regions, this grape variety is planted in the form of an arbor, which provides the vine with more access to the sun. According to gardeners, the Gift of Zaporozhye grapes with such a planting bring a better harvest: clusters and berries increase, sugar content and storage time increase. The variety withstands frosts down to -24 degrees. If winter temperatures in colder areas tend to drop below, the vines are covered.
You can plant vines with bisexual flowers nearby for better pollination. Usually enough such a bush somewhere in the neighborhood.
Advantages and disadvantages
In reviews of Gift to Zaporozhye, gardeners note that this grape variety has obvious advantages.
- Abundant fruiting, the ability not to succumb to peas. 70% of ovaries ripen;
- Bright taste and external characteristics of grapes;
- Uniformity of berries in the brush;
- Resistant to rainy weather;
- Commercial attractiveness;
- Winter hardiness;
- Keeping quality until December;
- High resistance of the vine to infection with fungal diseases: mildew, oidium, rot.
The disadvantage of the variety is the need for careful transportation. Clusters are placed in boxes in one layer, otherwise the berries easily come off the comb. Some gardeners note the excessive juiciness of the pulp of the table variety.
Description
The sight of a powerful grape vine of this variety, carrying weighty green clusters, is admirable. On a vigorous bush, three-lobed dark green leaves, slightly dissected. Despite the functionally female flower type, pollination is successful.
In their descriptions of the grape variety Gift to Zaporozhye, gardeners note that its conical clusters are medium-dense, but there are also loose ones. Their mass is on average 700-1200 g, smaller ones – 600 g, record ones reach 2 and even 2,5 kg.
The berries of the Gift of Zaporozhye variety are oval, large, up to 33-40 mm long, 24-25 mm wide. The light green color does not change with biological ripeness. In a bunch of berries of uniform size. They weigh 10-12 g, in very large brushes – up to 20 g. The skin is dense, as a rule, does not crack in the rain. The pulp is very juicy, fleshy, sweet. The sugar content of fruits is within 15-18%. The simple taste is distinguished by the harmony of grape and apple notes. The tasters gave the grape variety a high rating.
Features of the subsequent variety
A few years after receiving this vine, the breeder E.A. Klyuchikov brought out another grape variety. The new Gift to Zaporozhye, according to the variety description and photo, looks similar to its predecessor, but differs in characteristics. This table hybrid came from crossing the grape varieties Gift to Zaporozhye and Delight.
- Fruits early, by the beginning of August, in 115-125 days;
- The vine is medium tall, with flowers of female and male type and massive clusters from 700 g to 2 kg;
- Grapes New Gift of Zaporozhye – oval, elongated, with an average weight of 12 g. The color of the fruit is more saturated with light. Sweeter in taste, got 8 points from tasters;
- 97% of ovaries ripen;
- Frost resistance and resistance of the vine to fungal diseases is the same;
- Shoot survival rate – 95%:
- Potential fruit load – 30-40 buds.
Grape variety New Gift of Zaporozhye is recognized as suitable for cultivation by large agricultural enterprises.
Cultivation
Высаживают черенки винограда Подарок Запорожью преимущественно весной, хотя возможны и осенние посадки, вплоть до октября. Виноград быстро приживается и привыкает к новым условиям.
Site Selection
Since grapes are native to the south, the vine is placed in a sunny spot. Planting grapes Gift of Zaporozhye and caring for it will be successful if the vine is located on the south side of buildings or a solid fence. Protection from the north winds will be an additional guarantee of a sweet harvest. You need to take care of planting on the site, not necessarily nearby, grapes with bisexual flowers for more complete pollination. If there is such a vine in the neighboring area, you can not plant another one. The soil is pre-cleaned of weeds and loosened.
Well preparation
If several vines of this grape variety are planted, they are placed at a distance of 2,5 m. A planting hole is dug deep, up to 1 m. The width is twice the diameter of the roots of the seedling.
- Drainage is placed at the bottom: stones, ceramics, sand;
- Then the upper fertile removed layer of earth is mixed with humus and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers and poured into the hole.
Landing
Seedlings suitable for cultivation with a lignified stem clearly show swollen buds. Bark without any damage and signs of disease. If grape seedlings were stored in the basement, buried in the sand, they are soaked overnight in water before planting. It is possible to use drugs that stimulate root formation.
- The seedling is placed in a hole, where 10 liters of water are poured, and sprinkled with soil;
- The stem is attached to a support and cut off, leaving three shoots.
Care
The planted grapes are carefully looked after: they are watered, the soil is loosened, weeds are removed. Watering is especially important for grapes during flowering and berry formation. With drip irrigation, it is convenient to introduce dosed top dressing.
The list of works for the care of grapes Gift to Zaporozhye includes warming in the first three years of the growing season. In areas with cold winters, warming the vines of this variety is mandatory every year.
In the spring, the vines are prophylactically treated with iron or copper sulphate. Against pests, they are sprayed on the kidneys, on the first leaves and before flowering.
Trimming
The next mandatory point of vine care is pruning. Before winter, leave a little more buds to ensure the harvest in case of freezing of the shoots in especially harsh weather.
- After collecting the brushes, the lower young shoots are removed at a height of 50 cm from the soil surface;
- The next tier of sleeves is shortened by 10%, removing the side stepsons;
- Before winter, 10-15 days after leaf fall, young lower shoots are shortened on the vine that have grown outside the sleeve, leaving 4 or 5 eyes. They serve as future replacements;
- Upper shoots, future fruit branches, remain with 8-12 buds;
- Only three shoots are left on one sleeve;
- In the spring, all young branches should be cut from below;
- It is necessary to make cuts from the inside of the branches, from the one that is located inside the bush. Such cuts heal faster;
- The cuts are made even with a sharp tool.
Preparation for winter
If gardeners in regions with cold weather are wondering what the frost resistance of the Gift of Zaporozhye grapes is, whether it will survive the winter, the answer is unequivocal: only under cover. This variety is formed in the form of a fan. Before frost, the vines are cut to 1 m and bent to the ground. They fall asleep with soil, sawdust, put leaves and spruce branches on top. In the spring, the vine is attached to a support, all dew roots are removed.
The vine has many positive properties. But all of them will manifest themselves fully with diligent care.
