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Jupiter grape
The Jupiter grape belongs to the seedless American selection group. It is appreciated for its versatility, productivity and ease of maintenance. One of the best varieties for making raisins. Tasty fresh, suitable for making juices and wines.
Grape “Jupiter” – variety description
The hybrid belongs to the group of raisins. It is characterized by early ripening. The first harvest ripens already on the 105-110th day after bud break. The bushes are medium-sized, richly leafy, very decorative.
Jupiter grapes ripen by early August
The bunches are small, the average weight is 200-400 grams. The taste of berries is harmonious, with a bright hint of strawberries. The skin is thin, strong. The color is red-blue, sugar content does not exceed 21%. There are practically no bones, and occasionally there is a weak rudimentarity.
The bright taste of strawberries is manifested in the descendants of Labrusca – a wild deciduous liana with strong growth and excellent health
The frost resistance of the variety is average, within the range of -25 … -27 ° C. The yield in industrial conditions is 220-250 c / ha. Transportability is good, berries are resistant to cracking, well stored.
Variety “Jupiter” is immune to species diseases and pests. Weakly affected by gray mold and downy mildew, completely leaves the powdery mildew. Medium resistant to fungal diseases. The dense skin is inaccessible to the wasps, so the bunches do not require individual shelter.
Advantages and disadvantages of Jupiter grapes
In comparison with other raisins “Jupiter” wins noticeably. The form has several advantages:
- universality;
- unpretentiousness;
- due to early ripening, the culture leaves most of the species diseases;
- irregularity of the harvest;
- the berries are quite large for raisins.
Fresh berries have a sweet, but not sugary taste, do not crack when dried, give high-quality raisins. At home, grapes are used to prepare aromatic wine and tasty juice with a low acid content.
The disadvantages include the need for a variety of abundant watering and constant preventive treatments against diseases. In addition, Jupiter’s vine is very fragile. Therefore, gardeners have to carefully monitor each bunch and, if necessary, tie up the brushes.
Seedless grapes are ideal for baby food. Fresh, sweet fruits will serve as both a dessert and a full-fledged snack, and you can make a vitamin drink from raisins
Several bushes of the variety “Jupiter”, planted in the garden, will provide the whole family with a tasty and nutritious product for a long time. A bottle of homemade wine will delight guests for the New Year.