Galahad grapes

Galahad grapes
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Novocherkassk VNIIViV them. ME AND. Potapenko
  • Appointment: dining room
  • Berry color: amber yellow
  • Taste: simple, harmonious
  • Ripening period: very early
  • Ripening period, days: 95-100
  • Frost resistance, ° C: -25
  • Bunch weight, g: 600-1100
  • Flower type: bisexual
  • Tasting assessment, points: 8,9
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There are many varieties and hybrids of grapes with decent taste that you can grow on your own plot. One of them is Galahad, a grape adapted to temperate climates and capable of producing a good harvest with proper care. It has good marketability and transportability.

Breeding history

Galahad was bred in 2007 in Russia thanks to the breeders of the FGBNU VNIIViV them. Ya. I. Potapenko, who crossed several varieties. There were 2 stages of hatching. Variety Talisman was pollinated with the pollen of Delight Muscat, after which the obtained sample was crossed with the variety Vostorg.

Subsequently, the breeders received a vigorous table grape variety with high yields, large fruits and excellent taste. Currently, it is extremely popular among both amateurs and professionals.

Geography of distribution

The variety was planned to be grown in the temperate climate of Russia. It is frost-resistant, thanks to which it can be used in the region of the Krasnodar Territory, as well as in the Moscow region, in the Urals and even in Siberia.

The grapes do not need to be covered when grown in the southern regions, sometimes they are grown on arches and gazebos. In the north, the variety is grown in a covering way, otherwise it dies due to changeable and cold weather conditions.

Description

Galahad appeared relatively recently, but has already earned many positive reviews due to its high technical characteristics.

Ripening period

The grapes are very early. From how the buds bloom, it takes 95-100 days to ripen the berries. In southern Russia, the crop can be harvested at the end of July, in the middle lane - at the beginning of August. In more northern regions, the variety ripens 10-15 days later.

Bunches

They have a cylindro-conical shape and an average weight of 600-1100 g. The brushes are well-built, of moderate density. The bunches do not have peas.

The fruits are weakly attached to the ridge, therefore it is not recommended to overexpose them on the bushes, it is necessary to collect the berries in a timely manner.

Berries

They are large (27.5 x 21.5 mm), oval-ovoid and weigh about 10-12 g. The color of unripe fruits is milky green, ripe berries have an amber-yellow hue. The skin is of moderate density, the flesh is fleshy. Sugar content - 180-210 g / dm³, acidity - 5-6 g / dm³.

Taste

The simple and harmonious taste of the variety has earned the recognition of many gardeners. It is moderately sweet and has a tasting score of 8.9 points. The berries become sweeter in the last 7 days of ripening. When consumed, the skin is practically not felt.

Yield

The grapes are fruitful, with the proper level of agricultural technology, you can get 15-20 kg of berries from one adult bush. The percentage of fruitful shoots of grapes is 60-75, the fruiting coefficient is 1.3-1.5.

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

The variety is quite unpretentious in cultivation, but in order to get a large and healthy harvest, you need to remember about the basic agricultural techniques and specific features of Galahad itself.

Landing

The planting time for seedlings should be chosen taking into account the climate of the region in which the variety is planted. In the north, you need to plant grapes in late April or early May. In this case, the cuttings root efficiently and accumulate nutrients necessary for wintering.

In the south, grapes are planted in late September or early October. Spring and autumn planting is carried out in the same way, there are no fundamental differences in the process.

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

Peduncles are universal (the type of flower is bisexual), due to which the pollination is of high quality.

Pruning

For the first four years, pruning Galahad is necessary only in order to properly form the bushes. 6-8 buds should be left on one vine.

There are 2 cropping options:

  • short - 3-4;
  • long - 10-12 eyes.

In summer, the vine is pinched in order to adjust its length. Damaged shoots and foliage that can shade the bunches are also removed.

Autumn pruning is done after the foliage has fallen. If you do not do it, the vine can grow too much, as a result of which it will release all its forces into the green mass. Due to the lack of substances, the fruits will be small.

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

In order to understand how often and how much to water a variety, you should take into account the weather conditions. If the summer is rainy, the watering is reduced, but if it is dry, it is increased. Under normal conditions, the grapes are watered once every one and a half to two weeks. Tall bushes need 30-40 liters of water per bush.

After removing the winter shelter, you do not need to immediately water the grapes too much, you should use 5 liters of water at a warm temperature (25-30 degrees).

Stages and technology of irrigation during the growing season:

  • after removing the shelter;
  • 5-7 days before flowering;
  • during the flowering process, it is not necessary to water the variety, since otherwise the buds may crumble;
  • irrigation after flowering;
  • watering is not needed during the ripening period;
  • if autumn is dry, the grapes are watered 14 days before the shelter.
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, choosing the age and maturation of the grapes, you can use the standards presented in the table in another article.

Top dressing

It is necessary to carry out several dressings at different times:

  1. spring - after the soil warms up after winter, complex fertilizers need to be applied;
  2. 7 days before the flowering period - organic (compost, bird droppings and manure), potash and phosphorus fertilizers are introduced;
  3. 7 days after flowering - the variety is treated with an aqueous solution of potassium sulfate or superphosphate, you can also add fertilizer to the soil before loosening.

Frost resistance and the need for shelter

Galahad is able to withstand fairly severe frosts - down to -25 ° C. Its frost resistance is good, therefore, in the southern regions, grapes do not require shelter. When grown in colder climates with harsh winters, the vine needs protection.

The plant takes refuge in the fall, after the foliage has fallen. To cover it, you need to remove the vine from the support and carefully fix it on the ground. The land under the vine is mulched. The bushes are covered with burlap, you can also fill them with needles or create a wooden box around. After the snow falls, a snowdrift should be built on top.

Before laying the vines, it is important to remove weeds, fallen leaves and other debris, as insect larvae or fungal spores can be located in it, which can also overwinter in a shelter.

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

Diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to mildew by 2.5 points, to mildew - by 3 points, to gray rot - by 2 points. Virtually not damaged by wasps. If the plant nevertheless becomes ill with fungal diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment 3 times per season using Bordeaux liquid, copper sulfate or any other fungicide.

The first time the grapes are sprayed 7 days after removing the shelter, the second - after the leaves open. The third treatment is carried out after the flowering period. It is not recommended to use chemicals during flowering and 20-25 days before fruit ripening.

Crop damage can be caused by birds pecking fruits. To protect the grapes from them, it is necessary to put on a net on each bunch (the cells should be small) or completely cover the vine with this material.

The most dangerous and widespread pest is the grape aphid. To get rid of it, you need to treat the plant with a 7% solution of urea or Nitrafen.

Storage

The fruits on the bushes do not last too long. If the harvest is left on them for a couple of weeks, the berries crumble. Cut bunches do not shrink, do not deteriorate during transportation and storage. In a cool and dry place, berries can be stored for up to 2 months.

General characteristics
Authors
Novocherkassk VNIIViV them. ME AND. Potapenko
Appeared when crossing
(Talisman x Delight) x Nutmeg Delight
Appointment
dining room
Yield
fruitful
Transportability
Yes
Marketability
good
Bunches
Bunch shape
cylindro-conical
Density of the bunch
moderate
Bunch weight, g
600-1100
Peeling
No
Berries
Berry color
amber yellow
Taste
simple, harmonious
Sugar, g / dm³
180-210
Acidity, g / dm³
5-6
Skin
moderately dense
Pulp
fleshy
Berry shape
oval-ovoid
Berry weight, g
10-12
Berry size, mm
27.5 x 21.5
Berry size
large
Tasting assessment, points
8,9
Growing
Frost resistance, ° C
-25
Flower type
bisexual
The power of growth
vigorous
Percentage of fruitful shoots
60-75
Fruiting rate
1,3-1,5
Pruning vines, eyes
short - 3-4 or long - 10-12
Mildew resistance, points
2,5
Resistance to powdery mildew, points
3 points (tolerance)
Resistance to gray rot, points
2 points (stability)
Damage by wasps
steady
Maturation
Ripening period, days
95-100
Ripening period
very early
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