Bastardo Magarach grape

Bastardo Magarachsky grapes are very popular among the production of alcoholic beverages. Delicious wines, port and many other drinks are made from it, in the production of which grapes are used.

The technical grape Bastardo Magarach was bred by the Ukrainian breeder N.V. Paponov in the laboratory of VNIIViV Magarach thanks to the crossing of two varieties: Bastardo and Saperavi. The variety also has a lesser known name - Magarach No. 217.

The vineyards of this variety cover a huge number of countries: Portugal, Russia, France, Belarus, Moldova and, of course, Ukraine - the country in which it was born.

The variety has a pubescent white crown with a raspberry border. Shoots are light brown. Leaves are medium dissected, rounded. The lower surface is covered with light fluff.

The ripening process of Bastardo Magarach is not so fast: the average variety takes about 146 days. It is grown mainly in the sunniest regions.

The cluster is medium in size, has a cylindrical-conical or conical shape with blades. Its weight is very small: it is only 176 grams.

The grapes located on a bunch are oval in shape. They grow both small and medium in size. They are 15.5 mm long and 12 mm wide. The crust of a pleasant dark blue color is covered with a thick waxy coating, which makes the grapes appear dull. There are 2-4 seeds in the berry.

The variety has a sweet taste and a thin crust, but it is problematic to chew. The flesh has a delicate greenish color and is usually very juicy and soft. Doesn't have any aroma.

One hectare of land accounts for 107.1 centners of berries. This is a medium-yielding variety.

The cultivation features depend on the region in which the grapes grow. They are determined by the fertility and density of the land, as well as the moisture or aridity of the region.

Bastardo Magarach is a rather sun-loving variety. He needs abundant heat and drip irrigation. The variety prefers fertile soils. Before planting in the spring, it is necessary to trim the shoots at soil level, but if the grapes are grown in a greenhouse, then the cut must be performed 2 buds higher. At the end of spring, the planted seedlings are checked for survival: if there are dried ones, they are removed along with the buds.

Pollination is not required for this variety, since Bastardo Magarach has a bisexual flower.

During autumn pruning, when forming a low stem, 8-10 eyes are left on the vine. With a high stem, 5-6 eyes should remain.

Abundant watering of Bastardo must be done 4 times per season:

• at the very beginning of flowering;
• before the formation of ovaries;
• in the process of growing bunches;
• before the cold snap.

The variety almost does not need organic fertilization, but during flowering and fruiting, it is necessary to feed the soil with nitrogen 2 or more times per season. When the fruits are already ripe, phosphate feeding is used. Mineral is used as needed (it can be judged by the appearance of the bush).

The variety has medium frost resistance. Withstands temperatures from -19 to -20 degrees.

The grapes are moderately resistant to all sorts of diseases and pests. It becomes most vulnerable with abundant moisture and cold ground temperatures. In such conditions, the variety has a high risk of gray rot. To prevent the occurrence of harmful insects, Bastardo should be treated with insecticides before flowering.

At home, the variety can be stored for no more than a week. If the deadline is exceeded, the grapes must be thrown away immediately. Under appropriate conditions and cool temperatures, the shelf life of the grapes can be extended to six months.