- Authors: Pavlovsky Evgeny Georgievich
- Appointment: dining room
- Berry color: dark purple-red
- Taste: nutmeg
- Ripening period: very early
- Ripening period, days: 95-100
- Frost resistance, ° C: -22
- Bunch weight, g: 512
- Flower type: bisexual
- Peeling: negligible
Grapes are a wonderful decoration for any local area. Owners of summer cottages who want to get an excellent harvest of large and tasty berries should pay attention to the hybrid variety Gift of Nesvetaya.
Breeding history
This grape was bred by Evgeny Pavlovsky in Novoshakhtinsk, Rostov region. To receive the Unlight's Gift, the forms with the female type of flowering were crossed - the Talisman and the hybrid Pretty Woman. The first was to convey the characteristics of density and excellent productivity to the new species. The beauty of the "daughter" variety should have gotten an excellent taste, rich color and early ripeness of the harvest. As a result of the combination of these two varieties, Nesvetaya's Gift did not acquire high resistance to low temperatures and resistance to fungal diseases. The characteristics of the new species obtained as a result of crossing these varieties allowed it to win the sympathy of grape lovers.
Description
Grapes Gift Unlit is characterized by abundantly growing bushes, the vines of which are distinguished by their volume and strength. The tree trunk of the bush is very massive. The leaves of the plant can be medium to large. The color of the five-lobed leaves is close to a dark green shade and has a pattern in the form of a cobweb, which is distinguished by a light tone. According to the geography of distribution, Nesvetaya's Gift is grown throughout Russia, as well as in the CIS countries.
Ripening period
The grapes of this variety are considered early maturing, as they ripen in late July - early August. On average, ripening takes about 100 days from the appearance of the first blossoming buds. The flowering of the bush begins at the beginning of the first summer month.
Bunches
Bunches of the Unlight Gift are characterized by a conical shape, in rare cases they can be in the form of a cylinder. The average weight of ripe grapes per bunch is 512 grams. However, with careful observance of agricultural technology, you can grow a bunch weighing 1000-1500 g.
Berries
The variety has berries that have a regular oval shape, the weight of which varies from 8 to 14 grams. The berry pulp is covered with a dense shell, which has a dark purple-red color. Thanks to a peculiar coating on the skin, reminiscent of wax, the shell is felt when eating berries.
Taste
Nesvetaya's gift has a delicate aromatic taste that combines sweet muscat notes and a slight sourness. This combination allows you to enjoy the original bouquet.
Yield
The hybrid variety is famous for its high yield, which can reach 25 kg per grape bush. Berries do not differ in average transportability, therefore, the crop should be transported carefully so that they do not crack.
Growing features
In order to achieve high yields from one bush of Nesvetai's Gift, it is worthwhile to carefully consider the agricultural technology of its cultivation: cover it for the winter, carry out normalization. With the right approach, you can get a rich harvest of berries that taste great.
Landing
The variety can be planted in spring or autumn. However, it would be preferable to plant in the spring, which will allow the bushes to perform good rooting and settle down in a new place. The bushes planted at this time will be able to get stronger and absorb useful elements, with which they can easily endure the winter frost.
Pollination
The grape has flowers of both sexes and therefore does not require additional pollination. This makes it much easier to care for this variety.
Pruning
Cropping is done every year. As a result of this procedure, frostbite or diseased branches must be removed. It is also worth pruning some healthy vines to reduce the increased stress on the bush.
Watering
Watering the crop in the summer should be done abundantly. Experienced winegrowers recommend this procedure at least three times a week. It will be optimal to install a drip irrigation system. It is worth noting that watering must be stopped during the growing season, as well as a couple of weeks before picking ripe berries.
Top dressing
Top dressing is an important step in the care of any crop. Grapes Gift of Nesvetaya was no exception. The first feeding is carried out in the second year of his life. To stimulate growth, it is worth using fertilizers containing nitrogen and applying them in the spring. In the autumn, grapes need fertilizer from phosphorus and potassium, which will help nourish the plant with useful elements for a good wintering.
Frost resistance and the need for shelter
The grape bush Gift of Nesvetaya is able to withstand low temperatures, reaching -22 degrees Celsius. The spread of this plant in a region with a warm climate will make it possible not to worry about its shelter, and in colder climatic zones it is not worth leaving these grapes for the winter without insulation.
Diseases and pests
Nesvetaya's gift has excellent immunity, which is not afraid of oidium and mildew. In addition, the variety is almost not exposed to fungal infections, as well as to gray mold.
If a grape is exposed to any disease or insect, this always affects its appearance.
Storage
The variety often shows early maturing characteristics, so the harvest takes place in August. Dense berries can be stored in the refrigerator or other cool area. The shelf life in such conditions does not exceed 3 weeks. Berries are great as a main ingredient in juice or compotes. Grapes have a huge amount of useful elements that can be obtained through the use of fresh berries.
The grape Gift of Nesvetaya has become widespread both in private plots and on an industrial scale. Many growers note the excellent properties of this variety, as it pleases them with a high yield of tasty and aromatic berries.