Characteristics of Red Globe grapes

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The Red Globe grape is a table type created in 1970s California. In the late 1980s, this species was included in the register of grape varieties. Most common in Europe and Asian countries. The peculiarity of this species is in taste, easy transportation, long shelf life.

Characteristics of Red Globe grapes

Description of the variety

According to the description, the clusters are conical, large. grapes adjoin slightly to each other, which allows you to maintain the structure. Weight can be up to 2.5 kg.

This species is considered late-ripening, harvesting 3 years after planting. Average ripening period - up to 155 days

The second name of the Red Globe grape variety is "red ball", due to the appearance of the berries:

The Red Globe variety is most often consumed fresh, rarely raisins are made from it. Also, gardeners use grapes to make juices, wines, jams and preserves.

Planting methods

Red Globe grapes are considered a large species; trellises and gazebos are used for its cultivation.

Growing methods:

• seeds (this method is complicated, so it is practically not used);
• cuttings;
• layering.

Growing by cuttings

The grapes are pruned every year. This happens either in early spring or late autumn. Cut off shoots are used as planting material, because vines do not lose their maternal qualities.

The trimmed stalk is prepared for planting. He must give a dormant bud, for this they take a seedling with 4 buds without leaves and whiskers. An oblique cut is made under the lowest eye. The lower you make such a cut, the more branched the root will be. After that, the sprout is treated with copper sulfate to prevent the appearance of parasites and bacteria. This preparation is best done in autumn, when the shoot contains all the necessary nutrients.

The sprouts need to be well looked after.

Prepared cuttings are sent to a cool place until spring. In the spring, the seedlings are tested in the fresh air. To check the readiness of the planting material, the lower edge of the stem is cut, if it lets out juice, it means it is ready for planting. Next, the cutting is dipped in warm water for two days. On the third day, the shoots are dipped in a special solution with substances, which helps to develop the root system for 12 hours.

After all the procedures, the seedling is placed in a special pot and covered to create greenhouse conditions. Further development of the shoot depends on proper care.

Growing by layering

This method is the easiest. To obtain a layering, the largest vine is selected, which is bent to the ground. Near the peri-root system, a small hole is dug into which a whip is laid (the buds should look up, then they form shrubs). This procedure is carried out in the spring.

High layering is watered with a special solution that stimulates growth. In the autumn period, there will be daughter shoots at this place, but they are cut off after wintering.

Features of planting seedlings

The Red Globe grape variety is planted in the fall, 45 days before the temperature drops. This period is needed for the seedling to assimilate, feed and gain strength.

Landing rules:

• the place should be sunny, well lit;
• the soil should be loose, rich in nutrients (for this you can use special dressing);
• the place must be protected from winds and drafts;
• pit depth - up to 0.5 m, branches and gravel are placed on the bottom;
• at the edge there is a pipe (diameter from 1 cm) for internal watering.

Care

The Red Globe grape variety requires special care conditions. After precipitation, weeding must be done to remove the top layer of the earth. Weed regularly near the roots so that there are no weeds where parasites are found.

Sunlight is necessary, but for the first 3 years after planting, care is taken so that there are no burns on the leaves. The grapes are examined regularly in order to detect parasites or diseases in time, and to eliminate it. Top dressing is performed in the spring, preparations containing nitrogen, potassium, or phosphorus are well suited.

Vines are pruned every season, in spring (at temperatures up to 7 ° C) and in autumn (when foliage falls). Grapes react actively to pruning, so you need to do it carefully so as not to harm the plant. The vine shoot is shortened by 8 eyes, weak and dry vines are removed immediately. 6 buds are left on healthy shoots.

Conclusion

The Red Globe grape variety is difficult to grow, as this species is capricious and difficult to care for. Monitor the plant regularly, direct sunlight can harm the shoots and leave burns.

The berries are large, pink in color. Of the advantages, gardeners distinguish easy transportation of grapes, long shelf life and presentation.