Lancelot grape
Grape varieties are varied in taste and developmental characteristics. The Lancelot grape is a hybrid whose value lies in its fruit. The study of the characteristics of the variety, the rules of cultivation and care allows you to collect a rich harvest of fruits in the future.
Lancelot grape
Characteristics of grapes
Lancelot grapes bred for cultivation in the northern regions, it is frost-resistant, withstands temperatures down to -24 ° C.
The hybrid was obtained by crossing Ecstasy and Podarok Zaporozhye varieties. Grape fruits are stored for a long time and can be easily transported.
According to the description, the Lancelot grape variety has a rich yield. Before flowering, extra brushes are removed: this reduces the load on the plant. The growing season is 130 days. Fruit ripening occurs at the beginning of autumn in warm weather. In the southern regions, the bush bears up to 10 kg of fruits, in the central part - 7 kg of berries from the bush.
The variety is resistant to fungal diseases, but preventive measures are taken to keep the bushes safe.
Description of the bush
Lancelot vine grows strongly and spreads out, due to the formation of bisexual flowers, self-pollination occurs. The vine has time to ripen during the season.
Description of fruits
According to the description, the bunches of the Lancelot grape variety are cone-shaped. The berries grow large in size. On average, the weight of the hand is 0.9-1.3 kg. With good fertilization, the weight of the bunch increases to 3 kg. Berry weight - 14 g, length - up to 31 mm, diameter - 22 mm. The grape skin is light green and turns white during ripening.
The grape pulp is sweet with sourness, fleshy. After consumption, a honey flavor remains. The peel of the fruit is firm, but not felt when eaten.
Growing
It will be possible to grow Lancelot grapes if a number of conditions are met:
- the landing site must be sunny;
- the period for planting is autumn or spring.
Preparing the landing site
The planting place for Lancelot grapes is prepared in advance. When planting a seedling in spring, it should be ready in autumn, in autumn - from the beginning of summer.
The site preparation procedure is as follows:
- the soil is dug up with a shovel;
- remove weeds, stones;
- maintain the distance between seedlings at the level of 2-3 m;
- the hole is made at a depth of 80 cm, its length and width are 80 cm;
- the pit is fertilized with nutrients (20 liters of humus, 30 liters of peat, 2 kg of ash, 150 g of potassium and superphosphate, 20-30 liters of soil).
At the bottom of the seedling hole, a drainage layer is laid, consisting of soil, sand, stones.
Before disembarking, the hole is re-prepared, making an elevation in the form of a hill at the bottom. After soaking in clay, the seedling is placed in a hole, sprinkled with soil, watered with water. After the water is absorbed, the soil settles, add earth, mulch from straw or sawdust on top.
Landing in the soil
The plant is planted in mid-September
When planting in autumn, the seedling manages to take root before the winter frosts, transfers them without prejudice to development. It is carried out in mid-September at a warm temperature. The seedling should not be damaged, its height is up to 50 cm with ripe buds and a large root. The root system is shortened to 15 cm, it is dipped in a liquid clay solution.
Spring planting is dangerous for plants by night frosts, after freezing the seedlings die.
Planting in the spring has a 100% survival rate of seedlings, if you protect them from frost. To do this, use a special agrofibre, they cover the seedlings. After the end of the night drops in temperature, the shelter is removed.
Care
Lancelot needs to follow the standard care rules.
Watering
Grapes require constant watering, the frequency depends on the weather. Watering is carried out by pouring water under the grape root. After the water has been absorbed, the soil is loosened so that a crust does not form.
Mulching with peat, straw or sawdust has a beneficial effect. They inhibit the growth of grass, retain moisture, and act as an excellent organic fertilizer.
Watering the bushes is especially important before flowering, during the period of pouring the berries. 50 liters of water is used for irrigation of 1 m² of land, lack of moisture entails the fall of inflorescences and ovaries. Watering the grapes is stopped 21 days before the harvest.
Before wintering, the bushes are watered at the rate of 100 liters per 1 m². This allows you to provide the plant with a supply of moisture for the winter.
Fertilizer
The grapes need fertilization. The best feeding is considered organic. For this, manure is used after decay, compost, humus, wood ash. Phosphorus and potassium mineral dressings affect the increase in sweetness and size of berries. Adult grape bushes are fed at the beginning and end of the season, young ones - every month.
Pruning
Before the shelter, Lancelot grapes are pruned. Pruning in the fall is less painful to plants. In the spring, only damaged and frozen shoots are cut.
Young plants cut off up to 3-4 eyes on lashes, adults - up to 8 eyes. The formation of bushes consists in the creation of 3-8 fruiting arms. On an adult bush, 35 eyes are enough. With a large number of them, the bush will be overloaded and will not give the expected yield.
If the grapes are to be sold, the foliage is not plucked to give the fruit shade. Otherwise, the appearance of the berries deteriorates from sunburn, they lose their storage capacity and transportability.
Disease prevention
According to the description, Lancelot grapes are disease resistant. Despite this, disease prevention for plant protection is important. Spraying with a 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid is applied. This is done before flowering.
Birds and insects are dangerous for grape berries. Special traps from plastic bottles help to get rid of pests. Empty bottles without stoppers are hung with ropes from a trellis, and sweet liquid is poured inside. The nets help protect the berries from birds.
Conclusion
Lancelot grapes are a hybrid characterized by unpretentiousness. Proper care and cultivation of a crop will help you get a rich harvest and enjoy the taste of berries.