Growing Rhombic Grapes
Rhombic is a promising hybrid grape variety bred by breeder Pavlovsky. Rhombic grapes gained popularity due to their undemanding care, excellent yield and surprisingly short ripening times.
Growing Rhombic Grapes
Variety characteristics
The most striking features of the Rhombic grape variety are its early ripening and abundant harvest. Ripening lasts 80 days.
Features of grapes:
- frost resistance (Rhombic can withstand cold temperatures down to -25 ° C);
- resistance to many diseases; resistance to pests with timely prevention;
- the crop is fully ripe, does not crack and tolerates transportation well.
Description of the bush
The bushes of the culture are vigorous, bulky and branchy. Thanks to the bisexual flowers, the plant has no problems with cross-pollination. The vines are fertile.
The bunch is shaped like a cone. Looseness is average, which allows you to remove the bunch without losing or damaging the crop.
Description of berries
According to the description, the fruits are large, diamond-shaped. The color is dark purple, when overripe - deep black. The weight of the menace - from 500 g to 1 kg, berries - 10-15 g. The crispy pulp has a moderate sweetness and dark color, the skin is almost not felt.
Growing
According to the description, when planting Rhombic grapes, both seedlings and cuttings are used. After choosing a seedling, they find a place for the future grapes. It should be well lit, sunny and protected from the wind. Pits are dug to a depth of 50-80 cm.
Just digging in a seedling is not enough. Drainage is done for him: a layer of rubble or battlement is covered at the bottom of the pit. Cover with a layer of soil on top, but with organic fertilizers. This will give the culture food for the coming years.
The roots need to be cleaned - cut off by a few millimeters, and then leave in clean warm water for 2 hours. Next, the remaining earth is poured, a hole is made on top, into which the culture is placed. Having finally sprinkled it with earth on top, tamp it carefully and carefully, then water it with warm water. In addition, the soil is covered with mulch: dry leaves or straw.
The plant is tall, so it is necessary to immediately install vertical supports for it. They need to be strong to support the weight of the crop.
Care
Plants are easy to care for
There are no peculiarities of caring for the Rhombic grape variety. While the plant has not yet grown much, it is better to protect it from frost by sprinkling it with sand, and sprinkle it on wet soil with dry earth. Alternatively, make some kind of a greenhouse: install vertical supports on the ground, cover them with a film: this will prevent the soil from drying out.
Growing Rhombic grapes are nourished. Organic fertilizers are excellent: poultry manure, compost, decayed plants and manure. Before flowering and after the final formation of the crop, the plant needs foliar dressing with boric acid.
When warmth comes, the plant is sprayed with copper sulfate. This will avoid fungal infections.
The shelter should be removed when the weather is stable and warm.
The plant needs additional water only at the beginning of the growth period. Further, the amount of watering is reduced: it is better for the vine to fully mature before freezing.
According to the description, pruning is carried out in the fall, before the onset of frost, which makes it possible to increase fertility. In the summer, be sure to pinch, break out damaged and weak shoots.
Diseases and pests
This type of grape is highly susceptible to powdery mildew. It affects the green parts of the plant. A grayish bloom appears on the leaves and branches, they acquire a rotten smell. To combat the disease, the plant is treated with Flint or Quadris.
Mildew appears with a yellow and green bloom on the leaves. If the plant is not treated, they begin to fall off. To prevent this, the vineyard is provided with good ventilation, and weeds and affected leaves are removed in a timely manner.
Like all early varieties, the culture is susceptible to anthracosis. During illness, leaves and berries fall off. The treatment is simple: the plant is treated with Bordeaux liquid.
Conclusion
Rhombic grape variety is worth a look. It ripens quickly and does not require special care if you take responsibility for its cultivation. Frost resistance allows this species to grow in cold countries.