Growing Rhyton grapes
The Riton grape was bred by Moldovan breeders. It is rich in macronutrients: sulfur, iodine, zinc, ascorbic acid, etc. It was bred for technical purposes - Riton is considered a wine variety, but excellent for making juice.
Growing Rhyton grapes
Plant characteristic
The Riton grape variety is hybrid. Tall bush. It is formed by stamping. The vine is cut at 6 eyes. Ripening at home takes place in mid-September. The growing season of a horticultural culture is 140 days.
According to the description, the berries are large, round in shape. The bunch is large, its weight is about 200 g. The pulp is firm. Ripe white berries have a rich taste with a pleasant aftertaste. The fruit has a pleasant aroma with hints of flowers and nutmeg.
Growing grapes
When growing grapes, a number of rules should be followed:
- A place for planting individual bushes is selected in advance.
- Planting material is selected in advance. Cuttings are selected based on the purpose of growing berries. It is imperative to choose high-quality material, to purchase it from trusted sellers.
- Before planting in the ground, the seedlings are prepared. The stalk is cut from 2 sides and left in water for 24 hours.
- The shoots are provided with constant care for several years from the moment of planting.
- A well-lived growing season means that young shoots overwinter well.
- The bushes are regulated by pruning their eyes each year, and also breaking off green shoots.
- For the winter, the plant is covered. To do this, use plastic wrap, wrap the bushes in several layers. Despite the fact that Riton has a high resistance to frost, it is better to play it safe.
According to the description, the best planting scheme is 3 bushes by 1.5 m.
Plant care
Proper care will increase the yield of the plant
Rhyton requires special care. According to the description, pruning is carried out in the fall. It is performed for 5-6 eyes. With the correct procedure, the size of the fruits increases, and the level of plant productivity also increases.
Watering
Rhyton requires a lot of water. The plant is watered once a week for 10 minutes. For this, use a hose.
Fertilization
At the planting stage, compost or humus is used, laying them on the bottom of the hole. Sawdust is laid on top. They help to maintain the necessary moisture for the normal development of the root system and the bush as a whole. As soon as young shoots reach a height of 15 cm, water-soluble additives are used. Fertilizer is produced at the time of watering.
The second dressing is applied at the moment before the flowering of the plant, the third - in about 5-7 days.
Diseases and pests
Any grape variety can be damaged by parasites or diseases. The Riton grape variety is susceptible to fungal diseases that occur due to weather conditions and too high humidity levels. This is the reason why about 30% of the crop is lost, and sometimes up to 50%. To preserve it, they carry out agrotechnical and chemical measures.
Possible infectious diseases:
- Anthracnose. This is a fungus that infects leaves, shoots and even berries. The main symptom of the disease is the appearance of brown spots surrounded by a white border. The spots where the spots are located die off. To cope with the disease, the plant is treated with fungicides. The ideal option is Bordeaux mixture, Ridomil or Kuproksat.
- Mildew. The second name of the disease is powdery mildew. With this problem, all green parts of the plant are affected. The first sign is the appearance of a round oily spot. Fungicides are also used to combat. A total of 3 treatments are carried out. The first, as soon as young shoots reach a length of 20 cm. The second - at the time of flowering. The third is when the grapes are about the size of a pea.
- Gray rot. This is the most dangerous disease of grapes. The first sign of the disease is the defeat of the green parts with rotten gray spots. Gray rot is treated in the same way as other diseases of the fungal group. The main thing is to treat the plant with fungicides in time to prevent development.
Conclusion
Achieving a good yield of Riton grapes is possible only with proper care of the plant. If you follow all the rules and tips, Rhyton bushes will delight you with delicious berries.