Description of grapes Gift to Irina
The number of new grape varieties is increasing every year. Not all of them are characterized by high yields and disease resistance, so horticultural critics do not recommend them for planting. Irina's Gift Grape belongs to those crops that have received positive reviews and are suitable for growing in gardens.
Description of grapes Gift to Irina
Variety characteristic
Grape Gift to Irina was obtained by crossing varieties such as Elegant, Kesha and Glasha. It was almost immediately included in the State Register of the Russian Federation, due to its large number of advantages.
The yield of the variety is high: up to 15 kg of products are harvested from 1 bush. The growing season is short and is only 110 days. Flowering grapes Irina's gift comes with both female and male flowers. This variety is considered self-fertile and therefore does not need additional pollinators.
Bushes of medium height. The leaves are described as having a high density and a dark rich green color.
Features of the fetus
Description of grape berries Gift to Irina:
- bunches are large, weighing up to 1500 g;
- the berries are elongated, a bit like ladies' fingers;
- the peel is pink;
- the weight of 1 berry is 15-20 g;
Taste and use
Grape Gift to Irina has a high taste. There is a sweet and sour taste, without cloying. The aroma is typical for grapes, does not have nutmeg flavor. The consistency is dense, not marmalade. The pulp is juicy, not watery.
Ideal for fresh consumption. It is used for making preserves and dessert red wine.
Planting varieties
The grape variety Gift to Irina is planted only on loamy soils or black soil. In the composition of the soil, the acid-base balance should not exceed 3%. Choose open areas with sufficient sunlight. The height of a seedling suitable for planting should be 50-70 cm.
If you buy it from nurseries, note that it must be vaccinated. This will strengthen its resistance to pests and fungal infections.
A few weeks before planting, they begin to prepare the pit. Its dimensions should be 50x60 cm. The remaining earth, after digging up, is mixed with 20 g of superphosphate and 3 kg of humus. A drainage system is installed at the bottom and 2 kg of mullein are laid out. After 10-15 days, start planting. The roots go down into the pit and are densely sprinkled with a mixture of soil and fertilizers. After that, a stake is dropped next to it to create support for the plant. The distance between the bushes should be 4-5 m.
Care
Watering
Water the plants as needed
Watering is carried out as the soil is drained. There are no definite recommendations for the regularity of watering. It all depends on the climatic conditions of your region. When watering, at least 20 liters of warm, settled water are poured under each bush.After each watering, loosening of the soil or removal of weeds is carried out. So as not to pull out weeds every week, it is worth mulching the soil with straw and humus, which will reduce weed growth and prevent crust from forming on the soil surface.
Top dressing
Top dressing is carried out as needed. If the beginning of fruit ovaries is delayed, fertilizing is carried out with a solution of potassium nitrate (30 g per 10 l of water). In case of problems with fruiting - a delay or a small number of bunches on the bushes - water the plant with a superphosphate solution (40 g per 10 l of water). In the fall, mulch the soil with humus to protect the crop from winter frost.
Pruning and tying
Pruning is done in the spring. At this point, dry and infertile areas are removed. Thinning of shoots is also carried out in order to increase the fruiting of the bush. Such regenerative pruning has a positive effect on crop growth and yield.
When caring for the Irina's Gift table grape variety, it is important to follow the regular garters of the main stems. Due to the large weight of the bunches, they break off, which negatively affects the health of the bush. As the grapes develop, the support and the garters are strengthened.
Pest and disease control
The variety is resistant to fungal infections. According to the description of the Podarok Irina grape variety, the only disease that affects the plant is fruit rot. It is worth fighting with Zircon (30 g per 10 liters of water). Spraying is carried out at intervals of 10-15 days, until the complete eradication of the disease.
Among the main pests, the midge is isolated. Only Bordeaux liquid can get rid of it (3 g per 10 liters of water). The processing of the bush is carried out at intervals of 10 days.
Conclusion
Due to its good yields, flavor saturation and marketability, this variety is especially popular among gardeners. Even beginners who have never encountered gardening can take care of her. By adhering to all of the above recommendations, you will increase the likelihood of collecting high quality products in large quantities.