Helios grapes
The Helios grape is a high-yielding table variety, the fruits of which have an excellent presentation. The variety was obtained by crossing the Nakhodka and Arcadia varieties. In another way, Helios is called Arcadia pink.
Helios grapes
Characteristics of the variety
The Helios grape variety is early maturing, frost-resistant. Has a strong immunity to disease.
According to the description, the growing season is 110 days. The harvest ripens by the end of August, when harvested from mid-September, the berries are more sugar-rich. Helios is used in the production of alcoholic beverages and juices.
Description of the bush
- grows well in volume and height;
- vine, brown trunk;
- large foliage of dark green color, rounded;
- bisexual inflorescences;
- divided into blades.
Description of fruits
- the taste resembles a nutmeg shade;
- cylindrical conical clusters of medium density;
- berries come off easily;
- fruit color from pale pink to red;
- oval berries of the same size, thin skin with a waxy bloom;
- peas, shedding and cracking are unusual;
- the pulp is juicy, there are 2-3 seeds;
- high sugar accumulation is characteristic, with overexposure of fruits, the level of sugar content increases.
According to the description of the fruit of Helios grapes, the brushes weigh on average 600-900 grams, the maximum weight is 1.5 kg. The mass of one berry is 16 grams, its dimensions are 3.5x2 cm. 6-10 kg of fruits are harvested from one bush.
Growing varieties
The cultivation of vines is all about planting, choosing a place, taking care of and harvesting.
Landing in the soil
For healthy growth and development of the plant, proper planting of the seedling in the soil is necessary. Mistakes in planting will negatively affect the condition of the bush - it will not give the maximum yield, the taste of the fruit will deteriorate. It is worth planting bushes in spring or autumn; when planting grapes in autumn, you should take care of the shelter of plants from frost.
Sapling selection
Choose healthy plants for planting
It is worth choosing a seedling carefully, in accordance with the requirements:
- good condition of the roots;
- green shoots, no damage;
- the height of the seedling is 20-22 cm.
Before planting, lateral shoots are cut, the roots are soaked for 24 hours in a liquid to stimulate growth.
Site preparation
Helios prefers to grow on fertile lands. The place for planting seedlings is prepared according to the rules:
- the distance between the pits is 3 m;
- pits are dug to a depth of at least 80 cm;
- put 5-10 cm of drainage on the bottom of the hole, on top - mixed baits from superphosphate, organic matter, potassium salt;
- when the seedling is immersed, a peg is attached, which is a support;
- mulching is used in the form of sawdust, straw, mulch leaves the soil moist, protects it from weeds.
Plant care
Watering
When planting, it is imperative to water the seedlings, a bucket of water will be enough for one bush. Watering should be carried out during flowering and fruit formation.
Temperature
Helios is considered a frost-resistant variety and is grown in areas with cold winters. The grape variety Helios can withstand temperatures up to -23 ° C. But it is still worth protecting the bushes from frost with the help of shelters. They are sheltered if cold snaps are expected to -20 ° C.
Fertilizer
Grape bushes of the Helios variety are fed with mineral and organic fertilizers. Mineral is added to the soil in spring, organic - twice a year.
Pruning
The vines of the Helios variety are pruned every year in the spring. Bushes should contain up to 35-38 eyes. Constant pinching is carried out for plants and leaves are cut off.
Diseases and pests
Helios has good disease resistance. He has developed immunity to mildew, rot, oidium. Wasps and birds do not harm shrubs due to the fact that the fruits do not crack.
Prophylaxis
For prevention, fungicidal treatment of shrubs is carried out once a season. Such actions protect the Helios grapes from the development of fungal diseases.
Conclusion
The Helios grape is a varietal crop that is easy to grow and care for. Fulfillment of a number of rules and requirements of the plant will allow you to create huge areas of the vineyard, get a delicious grape harvest from them.