Galante grape

Galante grape
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: State Institute of Viticulture, Freiburg, Germany
  • Appointment: dining room
  • Berry color: from red to blue-black
  • Taste: thin, nutmeg, harmonious
  • Ripening period: early
  • Frost resistance, ° C: -22
  • Name synonyms: FR 550-91 r, Galante
  • Flower type: bisexual
  • Density of the bunch: loose
  • Appeared when crossing: Solaris x Muscat Blau
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Galant is a table grape variety. In Russia, it has not yet gained wide popularity, however, gardeners who have tried to grow this variety remain pleasantly surprised by the high-quality harvest, as well as the simplicity of agricultural technology.

Breeding history

Galant was bred at the German State Institute of Viticulture. The variety is the result of a cross between Solaris and Muscat Blau grapes.

Description

The vine is vigorous, forms an average number of stepchildren, ripens well. The leaves are large, dissected, three-lobed, the plate is wavy, the petiole is open, flowering occurs early.

Ripening period

Galant belongs to varieties with an early ripening period: the first berries can be eaten within 120-130 days after flowering.

Bunches

Bunches are cylindrical or branched, loose in density.

Berries

The color of the fruit varies from red to blue-black, the size of the berries is large, the shape is usually round, obtuse-ovoid.

Taste

Taste properties are pleasant, there is a harmonious delicate taste with a hint of nutmeg. Sugar content - 23-25%, acid - 5-7%. The flesh of the berry is dense and crispy. Despite the low percentage of juice yield, a very high-quality wine is obtained from the Galant variety. The drink is dark in color and rich in tannins. When making it, it is important not to overexpose the wort on the pulp, as the skin can impair the taste of the wine.

Yield

Galant belongs to high-yielding varieties.

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 Galant variety needs classic care, which includes loosening the soil, watering, pruning, garter, fertilizing. Failure to comply with all requirements can lead to thickening, depletion of the plant, and a decrease in yield. This is an early maturing frost-resistant variety that is suitable for growing beginner winegrowers.

Landing

The Galant variety will grow well in a sunny and wind-protected area. A suitable place may be found near the south wall or fence. If there is a slope, it is recommended to plant the tree on a gentle slope. The soil must be well drained.

The planting method usually depends on the type of soil. For example, on sandy soil, it is customary to plant a bush in trenches, and in an area with a close occurrence of groundwater, it is better to plant grapes on ridges.

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 Galant variety has bisexual flowers, which means that the tree does not need additional pollinating varieties.

Pruning

This is one of the most important stages of growing a crop. So, in preparation for winter, you should cut the vine, leaving a small stump. There are a few more pruning rules:

  • treat the cut with an antiseptic or garden varnish to protect against fungi;
  • do not be afraid to completely remove non-fruiting shoots: such a tree will not be able to give a normal harvest;
  • the Galant variety is recommended to be cut to 10-13 eyes (with a larger number of them, there is a risk of getting small berries and loose bunches);
  • for less trauma, turn the cut into the plant;
  • if reserve shoots remain in the fall, then in the spring it is better to eliminate the excess.
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.
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 ripening period of the grapes, you can use the standards presented in the table in another article.

Top dressing

To help the vine survive the winter, you need to feed it with nutrients that will give it strength. In addition, fertilizers will speed up the ripening of the crop. In late August or early September, the tree can be fed with superphosphate and potassium salt in proportions of 2: 1. Later, re-feeding is required, but in a 1: 1 ratio.

Frost resistance and the need for shelter

This is a fairly frost-resistant variety that can withstand temperatures down to -22 degrees without damaging the central bud.

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

Diseases and pests

The main enemies of grapes are diseases such as mildew, oidium, gray rot. The Galant variety has high resistance to all these species. To completely prevent damage, the above rules of agricultural technology should be observed.

Storage

The presented variety is characterized by a long shelf life, in addition, the bunches tolerate transportation well. This variety is not subject to decay; it can grow raisins on the bushes. At the same time, the resulting raisins have good taste properties reminiscent of prunes.

General characteristics
Authors
State Institute of Viticulture, Freiburg, Germany
Appeared when crossing
Solaris x Muscat Blau
Name synonyms
FR 550-91 r, Galante
Appointment
dining room
Yield
high-yielding
Bunches
Bunch shape
cylindrical or shapeless - branched
Density of the bunch
loose
Berries
Berry color
from red to blue-black
Taste
thin, nutmeg, harmonious
Sugar, g / dm³
23-25%
Acidity, g / dm³
5-7
Pulp
dense, crispy
Berry shape
rounded, obtuse-ovoid
Berry size
large
Growing
Frost resistance, ° C
-22
Flower type
bisexual
The power of growth
vigorous
Mildew resistance, points
1 point (high resistance)
Resistance to powdery mildew, points
1 point (high resistance)
Resistance to gray rot, points
1 point (high resistance)
Maturation
Ripening period
early
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