Grape Delight

Grape Delight
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: ME AND. Potapenko, I.A. Kostrikin, A.S. Skripnikov (VNIIViV named after Ya.I. Potapenko)
  • Appointment: dining room
  • Berry color: white, sunburned
  • Taste: harmonious
  • With bones: Yes
  • Ripening period: very early
  • Ripening period, days: 110-120
  • Frost resistance, ° C: -25
  • Bunch weight, g: 531
  • Yield: 120 c / ha
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Grapes are a thermophilic culture, which does not always make it possible to grow it in the conditions of central Russia. Many breeders have been trying to breed good varieties for years, but they do not succeed so often. One of the best grapes is considered "Delight". It has high yields and frost resistance, and also has excellent external qualities.

Breeding history

Grape "Delight" - a hybrid that was bred in laboratory conditions by crossing other grape varieties.

The breeding was carried out by the Soviet breeders Ya. I. Potapenko, IA Kostrikin, AS Skripnikova in the VNIIViV them. Ya.I. Potapenko in the 1960s. Delight appeared as a result of crossing the form Zarya Severa × Dolores and the Russian Early variety.

The first experiments with planting a plant began in the early 80s of the XX century. Due to their resistance to changes in weather conditions and good taste, grapes are loved and often crossed with other varieties.

In 1992, this variety was officially registered in the state register of our country and allowed for production.

Geography of distribution

The geography of distribution is quite extensive due to its resistance to natural disasters. The variety can be grown in the Urals, the Far East, in Central Russia, as well as in Siberia. In countries with warm southern climates, such as Belarus and Ukraine, some gardeners leave the crop to winter without shelter.

Description

Delight has a number of distinctive features - both external and gustatory.

The grape bush has medium-sized vigorous shoots. From the moment of planting in a year, the vine grows to 2.6 meters and ripens by 65-85%. It has a good average in comparison with other varieties. Leaves are medium, light green, with jagged edges.

Ripening period

It is a very early ripening variety. Ripens after 110-120 days in a temperate climate.

The sum of active temperatures from the beginning of budding to technological maturity is 2035 ° C.

Bunches

Bunches of large or very large sizes, moderate density, have a conical shape. Sometimes they can be shapeless, but this does not affect the taste.

Under normal conditions, the bunch weighs an average of 531 grams, but some of them reach 2 kilograms.

Berries

The berries are of the correct oval shape, reminiscent of olives. The skin is moderately dense, light green in color. The sun-facing berries are white with a tan. Inside is juicy crunchy pulp with two bones. The average berry weight is 6-7 grams with a size of 27x24 mm.

Taste

Nice, soft and harmonious. Contains a lot of sugar, 19-26% and a little acidity - about 5-9 g / l. Tasting indicators of the variety are 8.2-8.4 points.

Yield

With good care and moderate watering, the Delight variety gives a high yield. The amount of harvested grapes is approximately 120 c / g. The number of shoots with fruits reaches 65-80%. Each shoot has about 1.4-1.7 bunches.

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

For a good yield, the "Delight" variety is recommended to be grown on the southern or southwestern side. There should be no tall buildings or canopies nearby that create strong shade. 2-3 years before planting grapes, the soil should be systematically fertilized with useful organic fertilizers.

Landing

The grapes love loamy chernozem soils with an average level of moisture. With increased soil moisture, the root system begins to rot.

You can plant a crop in autumn or spring. Only experienced gardeners plant it in autumn. The plant tolerates frosts well in the presence of shelter, and with the onset of heat it begins to grow actively.

When planted in spring, grapes have the ability to get used to the conditions of a new place for a long time, which allows the culture to adapt. But with spring planting, grapes require increased care and abundant watering.

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

Pollination is bisexual, which makes planting a number of other varieties unnecessary.

Pruning

The grape variety "Delight" is vigorous. Mostly short cut is used. The vine has lower fruiting, as do many stem varieties.

The standard load on a grape bush is 35-45 eyes, while the length of pruning of fruit vines is calculated for 6-10 eyes. The fruitfulness of the eyes at the base of the shoots is high, so you can cut them short, by 2-4 eyes.

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

Delight grapes do not require frequent watering. It is worth focusing on the weather conditions. Watering frequency depends on weather conditions and growing seasons.

Top dressing

Active feeding should be carried out for 2 years of the variety's life. In spring, nitrogen fertilizers should be applied, and with active ripening of fruits, complex fertilizers should be used.

After harvesting, Delight should be fed with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers: such a procedure will help the culture to endure the winter well.

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 culture is considered frost-resistant and can withstand temperatures down to -25 ° C. In warm climates, grapes are not harvested.

In severe winters with low temperatures, the shelter of the crop is necessary for the safety of the plant.

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

Diseases and pests

This variety is moderately resistant to diseases and pests, but not resistant to root and leaf phylloxera. It is resistant to mildew and gray mold.

Depending on the region of cultivation, 1-2 sprays against mildew should be carried out with the addition of powdery mildew preparations to the solution.

With oidium, the bush must be removed from the affected leaves and the culture must be provided with high air permeability. Powdery mildew (powdery mildew) is especially dangerous during hot periods.

Storage

The variety looks attractive and looks good on the shelves.

The average preservation of the bunches on the bushes is 30-45 days. It retains freshness for a long time, but with long storage there is a risk of brown dots appearing. The taste remains the same, but the marketability decreases. You can store grapes in the refrigerator for up to 1.5 months.

Review overview

Gardeners appreciate the quality of this variety. Many have been growing it for years. Compared to other varieties, "Delight" can withstand any weather conditions without losing excellent taste. During cold winters, Delight is sheltered and cherished, but if it freezes, it will be very difficult to return to its former state and it is better not to risk it.

General characteristics
Authors
ME AND. Potapenko, I.A. Kostrikin, A.S. Skripnikov (VNIIViV named after Ya.I. Potapenko)
Appeared when crossing
(Zarya Severa x Dolores) and Early Russian
Year of approval
1992
Appointment
dining room
Hybrid
No
Yield
120 c / ha
Transportability
Yes
Shelf life, days
on the bushes 30-45
Bunches
Bunch shape
conical
Bunch weight, g
531
Berries
Berry color
white, sunburned
With bones
Yes
Taste
harmonious
Sugar, g / dm³
190-260
Acidity, g / dm³
5-9
Skin
average
Pulp
crispy
Berry shape
oval
Berry weight, g
6-7
Berry size, mm
27 x 24
Tasting assessment, points
8,2-8,4
Growing
Frost resistance, ° C
-25
Flower type
bisexual
The power of growth
vigorous
Percentage of fruitful shoots
65-85
Number of bunches per escape
1,4-1,7
Pruning vines, eyes
6-10
Eyes on the bush
35-45
The need for shelter
No
Mildew resistance, points
3 points (tolerance)
Resistance to powdery mildew, points
5 points (strong susceptibility)
Resistance to gray rot, points
2 points (stability)
Resistance to root phylloxera, points
5 points (strong susceptibility)
Resistance to leaf phylloxera, points
5 points (strong susceptibility)
Maturation
Ripening period, days
110-120
The sum of active temperatures from the beginning of budding to technological maturity, ° C
2035
Ripening period
very early
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