Prima grapes of Ukraine

The table high-yielding grape variety Prima of Ukraine appeared not so long ago, but has already won the love of gardeners due to its characteristics.

The Prima of Ukraine variety can be considered a novelty, since it was bred in 2013. Vine breeder and collector Vladimir Plyasunov is proud of this variety and considers it his highest achievement. The prima of Ukraine was the result of crossing two other well-known varieties: Nizina and Zolotinka. The author himself believes that the Prima of Ukraine turned out to be so promising not thanks to science, but precisely “intuitively”.

The vine is quite powerful and vigorous. With emerald green leaves and large clusters. The leaves are smooth, without the characteristic pile on the back. This allows them to be used for making stuffed cabbage. When ripe, it emits a characteristic aroma that fills the surrounding space with a sweet scent.

Prima of Ukraine belongs to the types with early maturation. Differs in frost resistance and resistance to various types of diseases and typical pests. The vine produces berries even in stepchildren. Thanks to this, the harvest ripens gradually, the harvest can be carried out until the cold weather.

The cultivar is ultra early. From the appearance of the buds to the full ripening of the berries, 95-100 days pass. Berries also have one interesting feature. If the brush ripens unevenly (due to lack of sun), it can be cut off. The berries ripen already cut, like bananas or peaches. Grapes begin to be harvested in the second decade of July.

The variety is characterized by cone-shaped clusters. The berries in the brush are not very thickened, well blown by the wind. They are large, lie in the brush in even rows on strong legs, without crumbling or cracking. The bunch is quite large, the average weight on the main vine (not the stepson) can often reach 1.2-1.5 kg.

It is by the berries that Prima of Ukraine can be easily distinguished from other varieties. They have a round shape, flattened at both ends. There are two constrictions on the body of the berry, which makes the grapes look like a pumpkin. The skin is thin, golden in color to milky yellow. When consumed, it is not felt. The pulp is pleasant, firm and juicy. The berries are large in size, 10-15 g on average by weight.

The variety is distinguished by a bright, distinct Muscat tone with a citrus aftertaste. It is considered by connoisseurs to be very rare and interesting.

Prima of Ukraine belongs to high-yielding varieties. This form, as a hybrid, can give brushes even on stepchildren. After harvesting the main crop, it has time to ripen. Therefore, the berries can be harvested until frost. Stably from one bush, you can get about 30 kg of grapes.

The variety is quite unpretentious, so even a beginner can handle the cultivation. The prima of Ukraine forgives many mistakes. To achieve a joyful harvest, you should start with the correct planting of the plant.

It is best to plant a young vine in the spring, but autumn planting is also allowed in southern latitudes. When planting in spring, the pit is prepared in the fall, applying fertilizers to it. During the winter, they reach the optimal concentration, which will not burn the plant roots.

The place is chosen without drafts and as sunny as possible, preferably the south or southeast of the site. The holes are made at a distance of 2 meters from each other, pouring down a mixture of broken brick and expanded clay to ensure good drainage. Then a mixture of fertilizers and fertile soil. When planting, the roots are carefully tamped with earth. Any support can be prepared: arches, trellises, a wall.

The plant contains flowers of both sexes, so there are no problems with pollination. In this case, pollination can occur unevenly.

The variety grows quite vigorously and needs regular pruning every season. Usually, in the process, 7-8 fruit buds are left on the branch. At the same time, there are no more than 35 pieces on a bush, since the clusters are quite heavy, this can overload even an adult plant.

This variety is hardy. Painlessly for fruit buds, it tolerates a drop in temperature to –25 and even briefly to –30 degrees Celsius. But gardeners of central Russia still prefer to grow vines in greenhouses to obtain a consistently high yield.

For the winter, it is better to provide shelter to the branches by cutting them off and placing them in a mixture of peat with sawdust. Top of the grapes are covered with spunbond, spruce branches or even a film. It is important to provide shelter in the event of persistent frost and average daytime temperatures closer to zero degrees. Too early, before the cold snap, the Prima of Ukraine is not covered.

The variety is unique for its resistance to all common diseases of the vine. Not afraid of gray mold at all. It can very rarely capture a bush with mildew and powdery mildew. It is recommended for prophylaxis to periodically spray the bush with spraying (especially in a damp summer). It is important to observe the watering regime for the health and growth of the plant.

The grapes have good keeping quality and transportability, well preserved. Used for making wine, various dishes. Excellent in its fresh taste.