Black Livadia Grape

Black Livadia Grape
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: IAF "Ampelos", Ukraine
  • Appointment: technical
  • Berry color: black, with intense prune
  • Taste: nutmeg
  • With bones: Yes
  • Ripening period: early middle
  • Ripening period, days: 132-140
  • Frost resistance, ° C: -25
  • Bunch weight, g: 250
  • Yield: 110-150 c / ha
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The Livadiysky Black grape is intended for use in the wine industry, has a technical purpose. It is considered one of the leading in terms of distribution in the national market. The raw materials obtained from it are considered to be of high quality, and the finished wines have earned high marks from the tasters.

Breeding history

The variety was obtained by crossing Megru Vagaas and Magarach 124-66-26 by specialists of the illegal armed group "Ampelos" in Ukraine. The work was carried out under the guidance of the scientist P. Ya. Golodriga.

Description

The medium-sized variety has excellent vine ripening. Young shoots have a slightly open top; the internode on the dorsal side has a characteristic red tint. The number of successive antennae per 1 process does not exceed 2. The leaves of young grapes are yellow-green, their shape is five-lobed, weakly dissected.

In a developed plant, the shoots acquire a yellow-brown color. The leaf plate becomes heart-shaped, with shallow, weakly expressed flaky notches at the top. At the petiole, the blades remain open. The maximum height of the plant is gained by 3-4 years of age, at this point 75-85% of the shoots are already fruiting.

Ripening period

Livadiysky Black belongs to the early middle varieties with a ripening period of 132-140 days.

Bunches

Cylindrical, less often cylindrical-conical, winged. In terms of density, they are medium, reaching a weight of up to 250 g.

Berries

Livadiyskiy Black is characterized by a dense, rich color of berries with an intense prune. Inside there is soft pulp with seeds, outside there is a thin, strong skin. The berries are medium-sized, round, black.

Taste

Livadiyskiy Black is characterized by a nutmeg taste. The variety has acidity values ​​in the range of 7-8 g / dm3, sugar content 210-260 g / dm3. According to the tasting assessment, it gains 8 points.

Yield

With industrial cultivation, the average collection rates reach 110-150 c / ha. From a bush, the yield reaches 6.4-30 kg.

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

Livadiyskiy Black is an unpretentious grape variety. He needs enough warmth and sun. In such conditions, he is gaining growth well. Mandatory use of supports, soil enrichment with mineral additives.

Landing

The variety shows its best properties when planted in black soil. Its root system is highly developed, it goes to a depth of up to 1.5 m.With a close location of groundwater, preliminary drainage of the planting pit will be required. Prepared shoots are placed in holes filled with a mixture of ash, nitroammophoska and humus. The heel of the seedling is buried 30 cm from the soil level, covered with earth, tamped and watered abundantly.

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

Livadia Black has bisexual flowers. Therefore, pollination measures are not required.

Pruning

The vine is shortened to 2-3 eyes. No more than 30 are left on the bush. Work is carried out in early spring, before the active budding begins, as well as in the fall, leaving 5-6 eyes. In summer, shortening is necessary only to remove dried shoots and leaves. At the end of July, manual pinching is performed, removing all infertile shoots.

Bush pruning starts from 2 years of growing. With its help, 6-8 sleeves are formed, placing them on the trellis. The location should be multidirectional. There are 5-6 vines for each arm.

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 maturation of the grapes, you can use the standards presented in the table in another article.

Frost resistance and the need for shelter

The grapes can withstand frosts down to -25 degrees. Shelter even in the middle lane is required.

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

Diseases and pests

Resistance to mildew, gray rot and powdery mildew in the variety at the level of 2 points. Among the diseases dangerous for the Livadia Black Grape, powdery mildew can be distinguished, which manifests itself when untimely harvesting of dried leaves. He is also prone to apoplexy and white rot.

Insect attacks on a plant can also be called a fairly frequent phenomenon. The grapes of this variety are affected by weevils, worms, aphids. It is recommended not to forget about regular preventive treatment of shoots with insecticidal preparations.

Storage

It is not recommended to overexpose the bunches on the vine after ripening. In this case, the berries will lose their characteristic taste and sugar content. After collection, storage is possible for several weeks. In a refrigerator with a controlled atmosphere, berries can be kept for up to six months.

Review overview

According to amateur winegrowers, Livadiyskiy Black is perfect for both industrial and private winemaking. Raw materials obtained from grapes of this variety show themselves well when aged in barrels. Many have been growing bushes for more than 10 years without intending to change it. But there are also reviews indicating unstable indicators of winter hardiness, as well as the fact that in wet weather the berries are gaining a small amount of anthocyanins. Most often grapes of this variety are planted for further production of dry wines.

General characteristics
Authors
IAF "Ampelos", Ukraine
Appeared when crossing
Megru Vagaas x Magarach 124-66-26
Appointment
technical
Yield
110-150 c / ha
Bunches
Bunch shape
cylindrical, less often - cylindrical-conical, winged
Density of the bunch
medium density
Bunch weight, g
250
Berries
Berry color
black, with intense prune
With bones
Yes
Taste
nutmeg
Sugar, g / dm³
210-260
Acidity, g / dm³
7-8
Skin
thin, durable
Pulp
soft
Berry shape
rounded
Berry size
average
Tasting assessment, points
8,0
Wine tasting evaluation, points
7,9-8
Growing
Frost resistance, ° C
-25
Flower type
bisexual
The power of growth
medium-sized
Pruning vines, eyes
2-3
Eyes on the bush
30
Mildew resistance, points
2 points (stability)
Resistance to powdery mildew, points
2 points (stability)
Resistance to gray rot, points
2 points (stability)
Maturation
Ripening period, days
132-140
Ripening period
early middle
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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