Libya grapes

Libya grapes
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Zagorulko Vitaly Vladimirovich (VNIIViV "Magarach")
  • Appointment: dining room
  • Berry color: pink
  • Taste: nutmeg
  • With bones: Yes
  • Ripening period: very early
  • Ripening period, days: 105-110
  • Frost resistance, ° C: -21
  • Name synonyms: Libya No. 10928
  • Bunch weight, g: 800-1000
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Libya is a grape variety with a recent history and a large fan base of gardeners. The winegrowers cultivating Libya have forever become attached to her soul, despite its ambiguity. The novelty of the variety explains the fact that not all grape growers are familiar with it, which means that it is necessary to tell in more detail about its characteristics.

Breeding history

The author of the variety is V.V. Zagorulko from Zaporozhye, already known to Russian winegrowers for such varieties as:

  • Veles;
  • Fun;
  • Sofia;
  • Bazhena.

The emergence of Libya is the result of breeding work on crossing the table varieties Flamingo and Arcadia. Zagorulko managed to get the best qualities in the new variety from its progenitors. These include:

  • early ripening;
  • excellent marketability combined with high yields;
  • large-fruited - for comparison, each berry is one and a half times more than a five-ruble coin.

The ambiguity of the variety lies in the uneven ripening - by the time the last berries reach full ripeness, the first ripe ones are already overripe.

Geography of distribution

Despite the fact that Libya is zoned for the North Caucasus region and has average indicators for frost resistance, it can be said unequivocally that it is not intended only for the Arctic Circle. Let's take into account the ability of enthusiastic gardeners to grow apricots even in Siberian conditions.

So this variety is successfully planted and excellent yields are achieved not only in the subtropical climate, but also in the middle lane, in the Siberian regions, where winter frosts can drop to -35 ° C. In this case, the vine is grown in greenhouses and special covering methods are used for the winter. The Libya variety has successfully settled in the dacha farms of Altai. It is grown in Primorye, in the Urals.

Description

The variety was approved for use in farms in 2011; Libya No. 10928 is considered a synonym for the name. Grapes in technical ripeness are colored yellow and pink. At the time of the onset of physiological maturity, that is, with a fully ripe berry with complete growth processes and accumulation of nutrients, the entire bunch turns pink, with a barely noticeable golden tint. Libya is characterized by the almost simultaneous onset of both types of ripeness. The bushes are distinguished by their vigor of growth. Since grapes belong to table varieties, its purpose is fresh consumption. The variety is not prone to peas.

Ripening period

The plant belongs to early ripening varieties, the ripening period of the berry from the moment of budding to readiness for harvest is 105-110 days.

Bunches

Loose, medium-sized large clusters of Libya have a cylindrical shape, they are slightly elongated from top to bottom, voluminous in the upper part. The weight of each brush can reach 800 and even 1000 grams, subject to compliance with agrotechnical requirements.

Berries

The berry has a thin skin, which negatively affects the transportability of the grapes. Therefore, its implementation should take place in the immediate vicinity of the growing area. The grapes are large, in the region of 9-10 grams, with dense pulp and small, easily removed seeds.

Taste

Delicate, velvety, rather sweet taste with a delicate nutmeg aroma and slight sourness.

Yield

The vine has good yields - in vineyards, the average weight of the harvested berries is 25-30 kg.According to experts, the potential yield of the variety is around 160 centners per hectare.

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 ideal not only for growing on large farms in large vineyards. It is very popular with summer residents. The first clusters can be obtained after three years from the time of planting. Abundant fruiting begins in the fourth year, if agricultural technology is followed and good conditions are created.

The berry is not prone to cracking and decay, so the weekly absence of the owner of the plot during the ripening period does not matter much for it. The problem may appear, but only during the period of prolonged rains. In sunny southern latitudes, gardeners sometimes shade the clusters - a similar measure allows the berry to acquire a richer color, improves its marketability.

Landing

A sunny spot with loose nutritious soil is an ideal vine location. Two types of plantings are used - seedlings and stock. The first method is simpler, available even to an inexperienced gardener, giving earlier fruiting and rapid development of the vine.

The plant needs protection from drafts and support, which can serve as a wall or trellis. Small seedlings are tied to pegs. The depth of the planting hole should exceed the height of the seedling by 4 times and be filled with humus under a layer of soil.

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

In the presence of bisexual flowers in pollination, problems are not observed if the flowering is lush and friendly. Otherwise, additional pollination will be required.

Pruning

The powerful growth of the plant requires periodic pruning, otherwise the bushes will grow strongly, giving strength to the development of new shoots and impairing fruiting. The rational load on the bush is 45 eyes. Cut off the shoots in the fall, after the foliage has fallen. It is shortened by an average of 2–6 kidneys, depending on age.

The pruning scheme for shoots can be seen in the image.

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

During the season, two abundant watering is carried out - the first during flowering, the second during the ovary. During dry periods, intermediate moderate irrigation is needed.

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

The vine needs mulching in spring and autumn with humus, which is also a source of nutrition. During the period of rapid development, fertilizing with potassium-phosphorus and organic fertilizers in dry form is needed under the vine.

Frost resistance and the need for shelter

The variety has good frost resistance indicators - up to -21 ° C. In regions with frosty winters, the plant requires serious shelter with hay, soil, and film. Severe climatic conditions preclude growing on a trunk. Where the winters are snowy, hilling is permissible, and in areas with low temperatures down to -30 or more, a multilayer organic cover is required. In climatic zones with severe weather conditions, the air-dry cover method is used.

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

Diseases and pests

Libya can be affected by mildew and oidium, as well as phylloxera. The method of struggle is treatment with fungicides. In addition, wasps are very fond of Libya for its high sugar content. Some gardeners simply put gauze bags on each bunch.

Storage

Libya is not able to survive long fresh storage or long-term transportation without losing its organoleptic properties. This is due to the thin and delicate skin of the berry, as well as increased sugar content, which can provoke the fermentation process. But preservation is permissible - very tasty juices and table wines are obtained from this variety.

Review overview

All gardeners note the excellent taste of the variety, the most delicate muscat aroma and piquant sourness, for which the variety has received recognition and popular love. Regretfully, the uneven coloring and ripening of the berries are noted, but no one expressed a desire to part with the vine because of this. On the contrary, many are happy to share their plans to increase the number of plantings on the site.

General characteristics
Authors
Zagorulko Vitaly Vladimirovich (VNIIViV "Magarach")
Appeared when crossing
Flamingo x Arcadia
Year of approval
2011
Name synonyms
Libya No. 10928
Appointment
dining room
Marketability
high
Bunches
Bunch shape
cylindrical
Density of the bunch
medium-sized
Bunch weight, g
800-1000
Peeling
No
Berries
Berry color
pink
With bones
Yes
Number of seeds, pcs.
1-3
Taste
nutmeg
Skin
thin
Pulp
fleshy juicy
Berry shape
oval to ovoid
Berry weight, g
9-10
Berry size, mm
28x20
Growing
Frost resistance, ° C
-21
Flower type
bisexual
The power of growth
vigorous
Percentage of fruitful shoots
70-80
Pruning vines, eyes
2-6
The need for shelter
Yes
Mildew resistance, points
3,5
Resistance to powdery mildew, points
3,5
Maturation
Ripening period, days
105-110
Ripening period
very early
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