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Pleven grapes: description of the variety
Grapes “Pleven” are bred by breeders in Bulgaria and named after their hometown of Pleven. It is one of the most resistant grape varieties and is successfully grown even in regions with unfavorable climates. Experienced gardeners know him under other names – “Phenomenon” or “Augustine”.
Characteristics of grapes “Pleven”, photo of the variety
The grape is a table variety, early maturity in terms of maturity and has a light nutmeg taste. The flowers of the plant are bisexual, so there are no problems with pollination. Vigorous grape bushes, five-lobed leaves with practically no dissection.
The key to a good harvest of Pleven grapes is timely pruning of the vine
The main characteristics of the Pleven variety:
- the bunch has the shape of a cone and has an average density, the mass of the bunch is in the range of 0,4−1 kg;
- yield – up to 140 kg / ha;
- berry weight – 5-8 g;
- sugar content – from 16-20%;
- acidity level – 7 g / dm³;
- frost resistance is above average, easily tolerates frosts down to -25 degrees;
- disease resistance of fruit crops is average.
In addition to the listed advantages, the Pleven crop can be stored for a long time. Thanks to the dense skin, the grapes perfectly tolerate transportation and are not prone to cracking.
Description of Pleven grape varieties
Modern breeders are working to develop new varieties of the Pleven variety and improve its qualities. Currently, the following varieties of this grape exist:
- “Pleven Stable” is an early ripening, disease-resistant grape. Differs in its unpretentiousness and undemanding care.
- Pleven Eurostandard is a fast-growing, high-yielding species. The berries are large, conical in shape, weighing from 8 to 11 g. The bushes should be covered for the winter. When growing, it is required to trim shoots by 7-10 eyes.
- “Pleven Muscat” is a relatively young hybrid form of grapes. The sugar content in berries is 22%. Fruits are oval with delicate amber color. Frost resistance is high, the vine can withstand temperatures as low as –23 ° C.
“Pleven” is a rather unpretentious berry crop and does not require special treatment. Care measures include: abundant watering, timely feeding and pruning of shoots. Treatment from pests with special preparations will help to avoid damage to the crop. Great for aspiring vineyard owners. Growing it will help them gain experience for breeding more capricious and demanding varieties.