- Authors: Kalugin Viktor Mikhailovich
- Appointment: dining room
- Berry color: raspberry lilac
- Taste: harmonious, pleasant
- Ripening period: early
- Ripening period, days: 115-120
- Frost resistance, ° C: -23
- Bunch weight, g: 800-1000
- Flower type: bisexual
- Density of the bunch: medium density
Table grapes are very popular with gardeners. One of these representatives is the Raspberry Jingle grape. In this article, we will consider the features of grapes, its taste, frost resistance, as well as agrotechnical aspects.
Breeding history
The author of the hybrid is breeder Kalugin V.M.He started his development in 2014. There is no data on the parental pair, but many gardeners assume that they were Dunav and Talisman varieties. And also the Crimson ringing with its hybrid form resembles the Criuli grape, which is now called the Crimson Dawn.
Description
Grape bushes Raspberry ringing strong, vigorous. They have a light brown tint. The leaves are not very large, the section is absent, and the lobes are barely noticeable, the leaf is wedge-shaped in shape. There are pronounced large notches along the edging, the front part of the leaf is smooth, there is a slight roughness in the back.
The vine is erect, but it is still necessary to think over the trellis system, since the branches begin to slope under the weight of the bunches.
For good ripening of berries on one vine, raspberry ringing grapes should be left no more than 4 bunches.
Ripening period
The hybrid variety is early, the ripening period takes 115-120 days. Much depends on weather conditions, so numbers may vary. Flowering begins in mid-May, and the first crop can be harvested in August.
Bunches
Bunches of grapes Crimson ringing are large. The shape is cylindrical, elongated. The weight of one bunch is 0.8-1 kg, there are also more weighty brushes. By density - medium, slight looseness is possible.
Berries
Fruits of a pleasant raspberry hue, sometimes go into a lilac or dark purple color, but this is barely noticeable. The skin is dense, has a slight waxy coating, if you rub the berries, rubbing off the pruin, then a characteristic gloss appears. The shape of the berries is diamond-shaped, elongated. Fruit weight 12-15 g.
The pulp is firm, juicy and crunchy. There are bones that do not affect consumption in any way, since they are soft.
The berries stick well to the stalks and do not crumble.
Taste
Raspberry ringing grapes have a pleasant, delicate nutmeg taste. Many gardeners also note a raspberry aftertaste. The ratio of sugar is 18% and acidity is 6 g / dm3.
Yield
Gardeners note the high yield of this hybrid, regardless of possible climatic conditions.
Growing features
The first harvest occurs 2-3 years after the seedlings are planted in the ground. Since the shoots of the hybrid are strong, it is necessary to hang them on trellises.The wire should be hung at a distance of 0.6 m from the ground, and the second tier at 1.2 m from the ground.
The site for creating a grape should be chosen sunny, with a predominance of sandy and loamy soil. It is best to plant seedlings on a small hill.
For the harvest to be favorable, it is necessary to follow the rules of agricultural technology. And fulfill them in a timely manner.
Landing
You must first prepare the site, dig it up two weeks before planting the seedlings. The land must be ennobled by adding mineral fertilizers to it.
Before buying a seedling, it must be inspected - it must be with a well-developed root system, it must not have any plaque or pus on it. It is necessary that there are at least 2 basal buds and several strong shoots.
The holes must be formed with a depth of 0.5-0.8 m and a width of 0.5 m. Drainage is laid out on the bottom, and a layer of soil fertilized with nitrogen is poured on top of it. Superphosphate can be added for growth. Then a seedling is planted and covered with earth. It is necessary to leave the root collar above ground level, otherwise the seedling will not bear fruit. The ground around the vines is compacted, and the bushes are plentifully shed. After that, you can mulch the ground around the bushes.
Pollination
Crimson ringing grapes have flowers of both sexes, does not require additional pollination.
Pruning
Spring pruning is necessary in order to remove all frozen branches, those that have broken or have not regained color after some time.
Summer pruning is carried out to remove excess shoots that have begun to grow in the wrong direction. Leaves are harvested at the base of the vine, thinned around the bunches so that they do not block the sunlight.
Autumn pruning is carried out after all the leaves have fallen. All vines that have fruited, have been damaged by disease, or have broken during fruiting under the weight of the bunches are removed.
Frost resistance and the need for shelter
The hybrid has a winter hardiness of -23 degrees, which makes it possible not to cover the vines in the southern regions. In the northern regions, it would be best to cover the bushes so that the vines do not freeze.
Diseases and pests
Raspberry Jingle grapes are resistant to a number of fungal diseases.
And also gardeners note that wasps are not interested in this variety.
If a grape is exposed to any disease or insect, this always affects its appearance.
Storage
The grapes have good indicators of transportability and shelf life up to 1 month.