Description of the grape variety Brilliant
Sweet Grapes Brilliant - a hybrid obtained by crossing the varieties Original White and Victoria. Table variety. Can only be grown in a small garden. Not suitable for sectioning on an industrial scale due to small berries.
Description of the grape variety Brilliant
Variety characteristic
Grapes of the Brilliant variety are distinguished by an early ripening period. The first harvest will take place at the end of July. If the climatic conditions are bad, then the beginning of the harvest will be in August. From bud break to fruiting, 90 days pass.
According to the description, the main advantage of Shiny is frost resistance. The bush will not die even at a temperature of -24 ° C. You just need to mulch to protect against severe frosts.
Resistance to pests and diseases is average. Their appearance is provoked by a sharp change in weather or inappropriate growing conditions.
Description of the bush
The bush is not high, up to 2 m, but grows rapidly in width. Allocate more space for the plant when planting.
Description of the bunch:
- average density;
- conical shape, elongated;
- weight of 1 bunch - 600-700 g, rarely 1 kg.
The vine ripens early and requires large-scale shaping. Shoots are formed at 2 knots. For 1 bunch, there are from 80 to 110 berries.
Description of fruits
Shiny's berries are sweet and juicy. They have a small size - 2 * 1.5 cm.The weight of 1 berry is on average 6-7 g.
Features of the fruit:
- the color during ripening is deep purple, to - light green;
- round-oval shape, rarely perfectly round;
- the skin is soft, but the fruits rarely crack;
- nutmeg aroma;
- the taste is sweet with a slight sourness;
- sugar content is 16% in 100 g;
- the pulp is juicy, crispy;
- the pulp is light purple, almost transparent in color.
The berries of the Shiny contain many useful substances: ascorbic and malic acids, glucose, fructose, flavonols (components that have an antiseptic effect), minerals.
Grapes of this variety are suitable for making homemade juices, compotes, wine. Raisins are made from it. It is added to baked goods and used as a decoration for desserts. It goes well with other fruits in ice cream.
Growing grapes
The main feature of the Brilliant grape is that it is grown throughout Russia (even in Siberia). Only proper care is required from the gardener.
Landing in the soil
The plant must grow in a sunny area
According to the description of the variety, it is better to plant a seedling. This will save you time and money. When choosing, inspect it for damage, dry or broken branches and pay attention to the root system. It should be wide, with many shoots and not overdried.
Black soil is suitable for planting. If not, prepare the soil yourself. To do this, mix sand and any other kind of soil. Stick to a 1: 1 ratio.
When choosing a place for growing, pay attention to:
- Ground water level. It is optimal if they lie no higher than 1 m.If they are at a height of 2 m or more, a drainage mesh will help.
- Illumination. The plant should grow on the sunny side. It is allowed that it stay in the shade for no more than 1 hour during the day. Otherwise, the growth rate and yield level will decrease.
- Space around. The bush needs a lot of space. It grows quickly, so it is advisable not to plant trees or bush plants near it.
Planting begins in spring or fall. First, dig a hole 10 cm larger than the volume of the root system, from all sides. If you plan to plant several seedlings, observe the distance between them - 80 cm. They plant in the direction from north to south.
Plant care
Leaving is uncomplicated. The main thing is to observe the condition of the bush and carry out all the necessary procedures.
Remove weeds in the area where the bush is growing. They negatively affect the root system, which leads to drying out or decay of the plant.
An obligatory procedure is pruning branches. It is done with the aim of rejuvenating the plant. Dry, broken branches and leaves are cut, non-fruiting clusters are removed. Pruning is carried out using a pruner, which must be disinfected with alcohol in advance.
Grooming also includes pinching. Remove tier 2 shoots that grow from the main raid. These outgrowths often use the nutrients of the plant, which makes it slower to develop. It is advisable to carry out the procedure as early as possible.
Fertilizer
Top dressing is applied in spring and autumn, if necessary - in summer). In the spring they focus on mineral fertilizers, in the fall - on organic ones.
Spring precursors consist of:
- nitrogen;
- potassium;
- phosphorus.
Nitrogen is applied in mid-May. Before that, phosphate dressings are made. Potash sessions are held at the very end - in June.
Watering
The first watering is carried out when planting a seedling. Bring in 1 bucket of water. The next watering is done in late spring before bud break. 4-5 buckets of warm water are enough for 1 m².
The third watering is carried out 5-7 days before the beginning of flowering. The fourth is after flowering. In both cases, add up to 3 buckets of water per 1 bush. When the plant begins to bear fruit, it cannot be watered.
Diseases and pests
Shiny grapes are sometimes attacked by pests or diseases. The main ones are:
- mildew;
- oidium;
- phylloxera;
- spider mite;
- grape itch (phytoptus);
- bacterial cancer;
- leaf roll.
Despite the different signs and reasons for the appearance, the methods of dealing with them are similar. Bordeaux mixture, potassium chloride is used. If this does not help, I will use fungicides - Antracol, Kuproksat, Ridomil, Strobi, Thanos, Horus.
Conclusion
The Brilliant grape variety is suitable for cultivation in all regions of Russia. It has an average resistance to diseases, but high to frost. Due to its sweet taste, it is often used in cooking in fresh or processed forms.