Ilya grape cultivation
For the cultivation of grapes in any region, the key point is the correct selection of the variety and the appropriate care of the plant. There are vine varieties that are perfect for even the inexperienced gardener. These include the Ilya grapes.
Ilya grape cultivation
Characteristics of grapes
According to the description, the Ilya grape variety was bred by breeders of the research center of the VNIIViV named after Ya.V. Potapenko. It was obtained by crossing the Wax variety and the radiant Kishmish.
The variety is a seedless table grape. Ilya grapes are known for their cold resistance. It can withstand frosts down to -25 ° C without a soil cover for the shoots.
Ilya's grape is known for its early ripeness, the first harvest is harvested in late July and early August. From the moment of budding to the first mature bunches, 110-120 days pass. Gardeners recommend leaving the fruit on the vine for a few more days so that it reaches its maximum sugar content, which will significantly improve its taste.
Description of bushes
Description of the features of the bush:
- The bushes are of medium to above-medium vigor.
- Shoots are flexible, of medium thickness, covered with reddish-brown bark.
- The seedlings are quickly accepted thanks to the flexible and strong root system.
- Trees bear fruit for 3 years after planting.
- Shoots on the bush ripen by 70-80%.
- Flowering of both male and female type.
Description of fruits
Description of the characteristics of the fetus:
- The vine is characterized by medium-dense bunches of cylindrical-conical shape, their weight is from 500 to 1000 g.
- The berries are oval, closer to ovoid, in shape and dimensions 29 x 24 mm, whitish-green.
- The average fruit weight is 10-12 g, under good conditions - 20 g.
- A thin white skin covers the dense but juicy flesh.
- High sugar content - 12-18%. Acidity at the level of 5-6 g / l.
- Tasters rate the palatability at 8.2-8.5 points out of 10, due to the harmony and subtle neutral aroma of berries.
Growing grapes
Create optimal conditions for the plant to develop
Like most grape varieties, Ilya requires the most comfortable growing conditions. It is unpretentious, bears fruit well in average climates.
Landing in the soil
When planting this variety, a number of requirements are adhered to:
- Choose a place well lit by the sun, closed from the winds. An important factor is the presence of support for the shoots: a fence, walls of the house, special props.
- The soil composition is not particularly important for this variety, the main quality is its low acidity, it is achieved by adding lime to the soil.
- Warm winters in the planting region allow this to be done in mid-March or October; in cold climates, it is better to plant in April or early October. If the vine was dug in in the fall, it is covered, since the root system does not adapt immediately and can die in the cold.
- The roots are well nourished.For this, the pit is filled with compost or rotted manure. In this case, the pit should be deep: 60 x 60 x 90 cm. The bottom of the recess is covered with broken brick to drain excess moisture.
- The distance between the seedlings should be at least 130 cm so that the growing branches do not interfere with each other. After planting, the branches are better tied up.
Plant care
Top dressing during the flowering period and the formation of the ovary is carried out every week. For this, a complex of superphosphate, organic and potassium fertilizers is used, which allows the vine to give a bountiful harvest. The bush is watered regularly, making sure that the root hole is moist. If it grows near the wall of the house, you have to water it more often.
Pruning is repeated every year. To control the load of the crop, gardeners leave 30-40 buds per bush. Annual shoots are shortened to 6-8 eyes. In the spring, pruning threatens with excessive juice production, and in the fall, due to open cuts, the vines are in danger of freezing, therefore, after the procedure, all the places where the branches are shortened are covered with liquid paraffin.
Diseases and pests
Ilya is immune to diseases such as:
- mildew (2.5 points);
- oidium (3 points);
- gray rot (2 points).
Leaves, clusters and branches are treated with diseases such as chlorosis, anthracnose, rubella, bacteriosis, bacterial cancer.
For preventive purposes, spraying against insects is carried out. For this, the plant is treated with special means 2-4 times during the active growing season.
Conclusion
Ilya grapes have excellent taste. It is appreciated for its hypoallergenicity, because the juice of this variety does not contain anthocyanins (red dyes), is frost-resistant and can withstand transportation well.