Grapes Avatar

Grapes Avatar
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: IFG (International Fruit Genetics), California, USA
  • Appointment: dining room
  • Berry color: black
  • Taste: harmonious
  • With bones: No
  • Ripening period: average
  • Name synonyms: IFG Six, Sweet Sapphire, Moon Drops
  • Bunch weight, g: 1080
  • Flower type: bisexual
  • Hybrid: No
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Avatar is one of the latest innovations among the selected varieties of grapes imported from abroad. Gardeners and professional growers are still mistrustful of him and are in no hurry to acquire relatively expensive seedlings. But thanks to the original shape and the exceptional taste of its berries, the variety is gradually gaining popularity in different regions. In some countries it is known under the romantic names "Drops of the Moon" and "Sweet Sapphire".

Breeding history

A variety of a raisin seedless grape group called Avatar was developed as a result of breeding research by the American company Grapery in Bakersfield, California. It appeared thanks to the participation of the International Fruit Genetics laboratory, which is engaged in the improvement and development of new varieties of fruit crops. The avatar was bred by crossing Beita Mouni and C22-121. The first successful results of work on a new variety were recorded in 2006.

Geography of distribution

It grows in North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia, feels comfortable in South Korea. Occasionally found in Russia.

Description

The original name given to this table grape is IFG Six.

Ripening period

The variety belongs to the medium in terms of ripening. In the conditions of its homeland (California), it fully matures by the end of summer - beginning of autumn.

In the conditions of the southern regions of Russia, it shows well its varietal qualities among specialists working with growth stimulants (gibberellic acid), in addition, the growing conditions and climate features play a role.

Bunches

The berries are collected on a dense, strong ridge in a neat, not too loose, conical bunch weighing an average of 1080 g with a length of 29-31 cm and a width of 16-29 cm. During ripening, it does not require additional loosening.

Berries

The avatar is distinguished by an unusual elongated shape of berries with a characteristic dimple at the end. The color of the fruit is dense, dark blue, almost black, the skin is very dense, contains a large amount of tannin. The berries are large, with a transparent dense crispy pulp, do not contain seeds, and are intended for fresh consumption. The average length of a ripe berry in a bunch is 41-50 mm with a diameter of 18-20 mm, weight - 10 g.

Taste

The fruits are very sweet, juicy, have a delicate, refreshing, harmonious taste. Sugar accumulation - 19.4%, acidity 3.88 g / dm 3. Some argue that the unusual shape of the berries gives them an extraordinary, "cosmic" flavor.

Yield

The yield of the variety in California is average, but in Russia it depends on the region.

The choice of planting material
Experienced gardeners recommend that beginners take cuttings and seedlings from those who made them from their vines and are professionally engaged in the production of such material.
You can evaluate the quality by cutting off a small amount of bark. When growing a bush from a cuttings and observing the rules of agricultural technology, survival rate is about 90%, the high quality of the plant is practically guaranteed. It is possible to control the development of grapes at all stages.
Subject to the rules of agricultural technology, survival rate is about 100%. The seedlings must be healthy. Pay attention to the absence of blisters, growths, or other signs of disease.

Growing features

Landing

In the northern regions and in regions with fertile soils, a wide planting scheme is recommended with the distribution of 8-9 square meters of soil per 1 bush. The variety will be especially interesting for winegrowers with sufficient skills in working with growth stimulants.

Avatar is a grafted, re-grafted and rooted culture. From one shoot at the third or fourth node it throws out the main bunch, the second bunch is already of lower quality. It performs well on arched formation. It is recommended to use a vigorous stock.

Landing features
In order for the vine to give a signal harvest after 3 years, it is necessary to take into account many factors - from the type of soil on the site to the nearby plants.

Pollination

The type of flowers in the Avatar variety is bisexual. Pollination of the bushes is natural, good, cross, does not require additional processing.

Pruning

Medium pruning is preferred, but good bunches are formed with short pruning. The main thing is that the fruit shoot should be standard, 10-12 mm.

Pruning is one of the main grape care procedures. Depending on the purpose of pruning and the type of plant, the appropriate type of formation is selected.

Watering

The variety does not require too frequent watering; on average, one abundant watering once a month is enough.

Additionally, Avatar should be watered before flowering and a few days before coloring the fruit. Overflowing vines is fraught with rotting roots and freezing them out in winter.

Irrigation schemes
In order for the berries to be large and juicy, it is necessary to organize full watering and feeding. All standards must be adjusted for weather conditions and the rate of evaporation of the liquid.
With a frequent watering scheme, it is recommended to moisturize once every two weeks (that is, twice a month during flowering and the appearance of berries) so that the earth is saturated 50 cm deep so that the plant does not switch to superficial (dew) roots. This amount can be reduced by mulching the crop with straw.
With a rare irrigation scheme, having chosen the age and ripening period of the grapes, you can use the standards presented in the table in another article.

Top dressing

It is believed that the use of gibberellin stimulates the formation of a specific shape and color of berries. While this claim is controversial, growers continue to feed the plant with this remedy. But in general, the plant accepts well not too frequent complex feeding.

Frost resistance and the need for shelter

The frost resistance of the variety is low. When grown in regions with cold winters, quality shelter is required. The vine must be carefully removed from the supports, compactly laid on the ground and, having previously pressed down with a load, well covered with spruce branches or other suitable material. After the snow falls, you can additionally cover the vine with a snow cap.

Shelter for the winter is a very important step for the preservation of many grape varieties after wintering.

Diseases and pests

The variety is moderately resistant to diseases and pests. Mandatory preventive treatments are required for powdery mildew, mildew, white rot. The plant also suffers from damage by thrips. Complex preparations or a solution of copper sulfate can be used as a treatment agent.

Storage

Avatar perfectly tolerates transportation and long-term storage in refrigerated chambers. Professionals describe it as an excellent commercial grade.

General characteristics
Authors
IFG (International Fruit Genetics), California, USA
Appeared when crossing
Beita Mouni x C22-121
Year of approval
2006
Name synonyms
IFG Six, Sweet Sapphire, Moon Drops
Appointment
dining room
Hybrid
No
Yield
medium-yielding
Transportability
Yes
Bunches
Bunch shape
conical
Density of the bunch
loose
Bunch weight, g
1080
Berries
Berry color
black
With bones
No
Taste
harmonious
Sugar, g / dm³
194
Acidity, g / dm³
3,88
Pulp
dense, crispy
Berry weight, g
10
Berry size, mm
average berry length 41mm, diameter 18mm
Berry size
large
Growing
Flower type
bisexual
The power of growth
vigorous
Maturation
Ripening period
average
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