Grape Manicure Finger
The table variety of medium-late ripening is in great demand - Grapes Manicure finger. This hybrid has a beautiful appearance and a memorable taste.
Grape Manicure Finger
Characteristics of grapes
To the taste of grapes Manicure finger is fresh and sweet. The sugar content in it is about 18-19%.
The yield of the variety is high, ranging from 5 to 20 kg per bush.
Description of the bush
The grape bush is own-rooted and tall. Formed by a wide fan, placed on a T-shaped trellis. It is cut off by at least 6-8 buds. There is no need to normalize the yield, since the fruiting factor is equal to one.
Description of fruits
The berries of the Manicure Finger grapes have an oblong finger-like shape. The skin is thin, the color is unusual. At the base, the fruit has a yellow tint, while the tips are pink-red. According to the description, the berry looks like a finger with a manicure, hence the name. The weight of each berry is from 8 to 12 g. The acidity is 6.1 g / l. The pulp is juicy and dense. The rind is thin and crispy, not felt during the meal.
Growing grapes
Grapes have a growing season of 120-140 days. Fruits begin to ripen by mid-September. At the same time, the bush grows rapidly.
The vine ripens medium to below average. Resistance to frost is low, so it is required to cover the vine bushes in winter.
Basically, planting material is ordered from foreign sites, while growers run the risk of receiving low-quality goods. They try to propagate it by vaccination.
Landing in the soil
They prefer to use cuttings with 3 buds for planting in the soil.
Step-by-step instructions for planting grapes:
- They are convinced of the quality and freshness of the seedlings. There should be no mold on the bark, the wood should be green.
- Seedlings are rooted in early March.
- If you plan to get a good harvest in the second year, the bushes are formed. It is better to take a stock of a medium-sized one: a vigorous vine is fattening.
Plant care
The plant needs mandatory fertilization
Grapes Manicure finger is finicky in leaving. For the plant to fully develop, the berries must be in the shade. In direct sunlight, they will turn completely red rather than a red tip, and may also burn.
The frost resistance limit is up to -22 ° С. Due to this, the variety is classified as covering, it requires protection during the cold period. Better to grow it in the southern regions. If it is planned to grow in the northern ones, they are planted deeply and grafted onto frost-resistant rootstocks.
Fertilizer
Grapes require constant fertilization. They are selected according to the type of soil. Fertilizers are added to the pit before planting. Organic matter is also introduced regularly after removing the winter shelter. Be sure to fertilize the grapes during the formation of the clusters. The bushes are treated with solutions to enrich with the necessary elements.
Watering
The most important watering for grapes is summer.With a lack of water, the bunches wither and develop poorly.
Watering is carried out at least once a week in the evening when the sun goes down. One bush uses from 5 to 20 liters of water. After the beginning of ripening, watering is stopped. Humidification is resumed in the fall, in preparation for winter.
From 1 sq. m of vines 1.5 liters of water evaporate per day.
Diseases
If the Manicure Finger grape variety is chosen for planting, its poor resistance to diseases is taken into account.
Fight disease
Gray rot affects vines if the weather is humid and hot. If the fruits begin to ripen during the period of illness, they will lose their taste, the crop will become unusable. To prevent or cure the plant, it is watered with potassium iodide or soda solution.
To protect against white rot, the plant should receive a normal amount of light and not overgrow so that air can circulate well. If there is a lesion, branches with rot are cut and burned.
Prophylaxis
To avoid the manifestation of disease, the plants are examined once a week. If signs of ailments have been found, they immediately take action. It is necessary to cut the plant in a timely manner, tie it up. In autumn - remove fallen leaves, burn them, dig up the soil.
Conclusion
Grape Manicure finger is a plant whose popularity is steadily gaining momentum, thanks to its unique color and excellent taste. The berry is picky to care for and poorly resistant to diseases, but also yields a high yield.