Description of the Krasa Dona grape variety
There are many varieties of table-type grapes. One of the most popular grapes is Krasa Dona. Although it is a whimsical look to care for, it is loved for its subtle pleasant aftertaste and early ripening period.
Description of the Krasa Dona grape variety
Characteristics of grapes
This species was bred thanks to the selection of varieties Yakdona and Madeleine Angevin. Krasa Dona is an early variety that requires careful maintenance when pruning and shaping a bush.
The variety is not frost-resistant, so it should be grown only in regions with a warm, mild climate.
Description of the advantages of the variety:
- frost resistance;
- high percentage of sugar in berries;
- good productivity;
- early ripening period;
- good resistance to downy mildew.
Description of the bush
The bush grows quickly, up to 5 shoots grow on one inflorescence. The Don grape variety Pukhlyakovsky has a similar structure.
The leaves of the Kras Dona variety are large, round, reticulate-wrinkled, with dome-shaped denticles. They are fast growing.
The petiole notch is open, reddish in color. The vine is small.
Description of fruits
This species has large oval-shaped berries. The color of the fruits is light green, but from the sunny side they acquire a golden hue.
The rind is thin. The amount of sugar is 17% and the acidity is 5%. The clusters are medium, conical in shape, weight - about 500 g.
Growing grapes
To get a good harvest, you need to choose the right place for planting. It is better to plant plants in a place protected from the wind, on the south side.
Before planting, the soil is made up of manure, peat and lime. 2 weeks before planting, the plants are stabbed, during which they cut off excess shoots. At the bottom of the hole, a drainage system made of expanded clay is installed, sometimes rubble is used.
Landing in the soil
In order for the seedlings to take root, they are planted in the fall, late September or early October. It is important to do this before the first frost begins.
Description of landing rules:
- dig a hole 50 cm deep;
- cuttings are planted in rows, the distance between the seedlings should be 50 cm, and between the rows - 2-2.5 m;
- in April, the plants take root, while it is important that the soil warms up.
Plant care
Correct pruning of the vine is important for this variety. The upper roots are removed so that no more than 5 cm above the ground remains. This species does not tolerate frost well, and this procedure helps to protect the plants in winter. When pruning, branches are left that have grown on an old vine. Weak and underdeveloped shoots are removed, leaving only those that have good maturity.
Weak shoots must be removed
On each shoot of the Krasa Dona grape variety, 3 eyes are left: this way the branches are not overloaded, and the yield becomes larger.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is applied in the spring, before the shoots appear. Superphosphate and ammonium sulfate are used in a 2: 1 ratio. This speeds up the appearance of inflorescences and the ripening of berries.
The second feeding is carried out at the end of July.For fertilization use:
- boric acid - 10 g;
- ammonium nitrate - 30 g;
- potassium sulfate - 100 g.
All ingredients are mixed in 2 liters of water, sprayed with bushes. It is advisable to carry out the processing in calm weather, in the evening. After a day, the bushes are sprayed with plain water.
Watering
Young seedlings are watered with a solution of potassium permanganate. This helps to disinfect the soil from pests and fungal infections.
During the formation of ovaries, soil moisture should be at the level of 85%. Then it is gradually reduced, by the end of summer it should be 60-65%.
It is important that watering is moderate. Waterlogging should not be allowed. After watering, the soil around the plant is weeded and mulched.
Diseases and pests
The Krasa Dona grape variety resists many common diseases. He is immune to phylloxera, mildew.
Sometimes the variety is attacked by powdery mildew. Also, its foliage attracts the leafworm and scabbard.
Pest control
In the fight against pests of the Krasa Dona grape variety, an infusion of ash helps. In 5 liters of water, dilute 1 tbsp. fertilizers, sprayed bushes. Extracts of celandine and tobacco are useful.
Fighting with chemicals is effective. Use drugs "Karbofos", "Anometrin", "Mitak" and "Fozalon".
Fight disease
Most often, the leaves of Krasa Dona grapes are affected by powdery mildew. This disease can quickly spread over a large area, so it is important to start fighting it as early as possible.
Fungicides such as Fitosporin-M, Gamair, Planriz and Alirin-B are used. They are safe for humans, they are allowed to be used even during the flowering and ripening period of berries.
Prophylaxis
As a preventive measure, it is useful to treat bushes with a solution of ferrous sulfate. In spring, it replenishes iron deficiency in plants, improves immunity, thereby increasing the amount of harvest.
Treatment with the drug "Gart" helps to protect the Krasnaya Don grape variety from the attack of pests. In 10 liters of water, 30 g of the medicine are diluted. It is also useful to spray with the "Healer" preparation. In 5 liters of water, 30 g of the medicine are diluted.
Conclusion
The Krasa Dona grape is a good table variety. It has a pleasant sweetish taste and a good harvest. But he is whimsical in leaving. It is important to prune vines and form bushes in a timely manner.
The variety resists many common diseases, but is not resistant to powdery mildew. It is important to provide proper care and not forget about preventive treatment.