Characteristics of Aligote grapes
Aligote is a French grape for wine making. Its main features are ease of cultivation, resistance to various diseases and parasites. The variety is unpretentious in care, this allows you to grow it at home.
Characteristics of Aligote grapes
Variety characteristic
According to the description, the variety was bred in France. It is ideal for making wine. Features of Aligote grapes:
- the growing season lasts 150 days, the culture is classified as mid-season;
- yield - 90-140 c / ha;
- the flower is bisexual, the variety does not need pollinators.
Description of bushes
The foliage of Aligote grapes is dark green in color with curved edges. In autumn, their color changes to lemon yellow. The seedlings have creeping shoots with a bronze shade top. The vine is an annual type.
Description of the bunch and fruits
The leg of the bunch, according to the description, reaches 4 cm, and the mass is about 100 grams. Ripe berries are yellow and weigh 1.8 grams. Fruits contain from 1 to 3 seeds. The pulp is juicy and tender. The taste is tart and sweet with a pleasant aftertaste.
Growing grapes
Despite the fact that the Aligote grape variety is distinguished by its hardiness and frost resistance, it is better to cover it during the frost so as not to damage it. To ensure the correct growth of the seedlings, follow the cultivation techniques. For a good harvest you need:
- provide proper lighting;
- create a nutritious soil;
- water and fertilize in a timely manner.
Landing in the soil
Before planting a plant, we select a place. Disembarkation should take place in a bright and quiet place, without drafts. First, dig a hole - it should be slightly larger than the root system. We fertilize the soil with organic and mineral components. Pour some gravel at the bottom of the hole and lay a plank on it.
We lower the seedling in a mixture of clay and mullein, then plant it and water it immediately. After a few days, mulch the hole. For this we use compost or humus.
Fresh manure cannot be used, otherwise the fruits of the culture will taste bitter.
Plant care
The plant needs timely watering
A large number of weeds often appear near the seedlings, we remove them in a timely manner, otherwise the growth of the plant slows down.
We irrigate in moderation, as the soil dries out. If the grapes are more than 4 years old, watering it reaches 4 times in 1 season. Drainage tubes should be used to feed the plant. We alternate organic and inorganic fertilizers.
Prevention of diseases and parasites
In order to avoid the appearance of parasites and various diseases, we treat the bush with fungicides. The best preparation for these purposes is ferrous sulfate. It is non-toxic and the treatment is repeated twice. In the autumn, when the plant has dropped its leaves, it must be cut off.
Benefit
Aligote is a grape that has beneficial properties:
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Effective in the treatment of colds and infectious diseases.
- Helps with low hemoglobin and edema.
- Ripe berries clear the respiratory tract.
- Due to the presence of beneficial trace elements and antioxidants, grapes have a positive effect on the physical and mental activity of a person.
- Has antiviral and antibacterial effect on the body.
- Doctors advise using it for diseases of the esophagus.
- Promotes the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Application
Aligote is a unique wine variety. Different dishes are prepared from the fruits of this culture:
- white wines;
- juices and compotes;
- jam;
- vinegar.
Thanks to their neat shape, the berries are used as decorations. Also, this type is put in fruit and vegetable salads.
Conclusion
The grapes of this variety are valued for their taste. It is distinguished from other varieties by its unusual leaf shape. With proper cultivation and care of the crop, you can get a rich harvest.