Growing Grapes Lilac Mist
Despite the fact that every year a large number of varieties of grape crop appear on the market, the Lilac Mist grape does not give up its popularity, because it is not whimsical in its care, it gives high yields.
Growing Grapes Lilac Mist
general characteristics
To obtain grapes of the Lilac Tuman variety, several similar varieties were crossed - Cherry Rizomat and Kesha. Fruit ripening occurs in 120-130 days, it all depends on the climatic conditions of the region in which the plant is grown. In the southern and central regions, fruiting occurs earlier.
The variety is self-pollinated; it does not need additional pollinators. Flowering occurs in both female and male flowers.
According to the description, the grape bushes are large, up to 4 m high, the leaf plate is dense, dark green.
- a large bunch, conical in shape, reaches a weight of 700 g, some specimens reach a weight of 1000 g;
- pink berries, overall, their weight is 20-40 g;
Taste and usability
The Lilac Mist grape variety is characterized by rich and tasty fruits. The pulp is firm, juicy, but not watery. The inside contains a minimum amount of small seeds. The composition contains 6% sugar, so the taste is pleasant, sweet, not cloying. The aroma is nutmeg.
Suitable for universal use: fresh and for making desserts or wine.
Growing rules
Well-lit areas are suitable for planting. The best solution will be loamy moist and chernozem soils. They contain all those useful trace elements that bushes need for development. Planting is carried out in the fall, a month before the expected frost. A pit is dug into which 2 kg of humus are poured. Fertilizer is given for 2-3 hours, for complete absorption into the soil, after which the planting procedure itself begins.
A 2-year-old grafted seedling is placed inside the hole, on the surface of which there are no damaged areas. The root collar should be above the ground. The root system is densely covered with earth, after which the plant is watered with 20 liters of warm water. A metal rod is dropped next to it, which serves as a support. The distance between the bushes should be 3-5 m.
Care activities
Dry branches should be pruned
Taking care of the Lilac Mist grape variety is not difficult. It is necessary to harvest last year's leaves, because they often develop fungal infections and bacteria that provoke diseases of the grape culture.
It is worth watering the plant as the soil dries up. Each time, at least 20-30 liters of water are poured. After each watering, nearby weeds are removed and the soil is loosened thoroughly. If a crust forms on its surface, the roots will not receive the required amount of nutrients and oxygen.
Fertilizers should include mineral and organic elements. Before flowering, top dressing is carried out with potassium nitrate (30 g per 10 l of water).At the time of fruiting, they are fed with ammonium nitrate (50 g per 10 l of water). At least 20 liters of solution are poured under each bush. In the fall, to prepare the bush for winter, fertilize the soil with humus or peat.
The description indicates that this species needs quality pruning. The regenerative characteristics and the quality of fruiting depend on it. In the spring, damaged, dry and infertile areas are removed. The next year, the state of the bush will resume. Inspect the plant every week for dryness and damage. If any, such areas are immediately cut off so that the bush does not lose nutrients.
Resistance to pests and diseases
Among the most common diseases are root rot, fruit rot and olive spot.
- Fruit rot should be dealt with only with highly effective chemicals Zircon or Oxyhom. In 10 liters of water, 50 g of each drug are diluted, and spraying is carried out at intervals of 10 days.
- A drug has not yet been created against root rot, so the entire plant will have to be eradicated.
- In the fight against olive spot, a solution of colloidal salt (3 g per 10 liters of water) will help. Spraying is carried out at intervals of 1 week.
The moth is released from the pests. An effective remedy against it will be a manganese solution (3 g per 10 liters of water). Processing is carried out at intervals of 10 days.
Conclusion
The Lilac Mist variety belongs to the category that is characterized by the ideal combination of its price and quality. Buying a seedling is costly, but as soon as the plant begins to bear fruit, you will notice that you have not wasted your time and effort. After 3 years, you will collect up to 20 kg of tasty products from 1 bush.