In our country, gardeners grow more 100 different grape varieties.
Special varieties and popular table varieties. Such as Karmakod, Korinka Russian or Alexander.
As a rule, they are universal. Grapes are suitable for human consumption, homemade food and beverages, as well as for sale.
Particularly noteworthy among them is the Pleven grape.
What kind is it?
Pleven refers to a table variety with an early ripening period. Grapes ripen in about 110-120 days from the growing season (mid-August). In the gardens of the Lower Pridonje harvest is removed in the first decade of August.
Early-maturing varieties also include Transformation, Gordey, Kishmish 342, and Julian.
Grape Pleven: variety description
- Bushes are vigorous, the trunk is quite massive, the branches are strong and wide.
- A cluster of medium size, conical shape, loose, moderate density.Average bunch weight 200-300 grams.
With good care, you can get larger clusters up to 500-600 grams.
- The berries are large, oblong, oval, weighing up to 5 grams each. Ripe yellow-green grapes with a blush on the sunny side, covered with a waxy coating.
- The flesh is crispy, fleshy. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness and a faint aroma of muscat. The skin is dense.
- Closer to the maturity of the berries accumulate sugar content up to 15-16 g / 100 cm3., acidity 5.4 g / dm3.
More sweet are the varieties Marcelo, the long-awaited and Kesha.
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Photo grapes "Pleven":
Breeding history and breeding region
The variety was obtained at the Pleven Breeding Institute of the city (Bulgaria).
This explains the origin of its name. Pleven appeared through the crossing of two varieties: Italy and Amber.
Characteristic
- The variety is characterized by high yields. From one hectare can be collected to 130-140 centners berries Aging shoots good. With transplantation and reproduction problems do not arise. Already in the first years with good care from the bush you can get a bountiful harvest.
- Variety seedlings are fairly stable, differ by enhanced growth, and the leaves are beautiful and very large. This allows the plant to be used to decorate arbors, benches and terraces. The plant looks especially harmonious in early autumn.
- Unlike many varieties, Pleven is well pollinated in any weather, due to which there are no peas and ripening of berries at different times. In addition, Pleven is well suited for pollination of other varieties that need it.
- Pleven is considered to be quite frost-resistant. Shrubs can tolerate temperature extremes up to -20 -22 degrees In the southern regions of the grapes are left without shelter.In our strip, the plant is recommended to grow as a covering culture.
- We draw attention of gardeners to the fact that grapes need to be rationed annually. In the process of development of the bush is laid to 40-45 ocelli. It's too much.
When pruning young shoots, it is recommended to leave 10-12. Pleven carries overload well, but it can affect the quality of the crop.
High yields are characterized by the Gift of Magarach, the Memory of Dombkovskaya and Rkatsiteli.
Diseases and pests
A gardener needs to know that grapes need good and proper care.
This is the only way to avoid problems during cultivation and to protect the plant from pests and diseases.
- Pleven has good resistance to fungal diseases - oidium, mildew. At the same time vulnerable to phylloxera and poorly protected from gray rot. The gardener should definitely carry out preventive treatment of the bushes with special chemicals to reduce the risk of developing diseases.
- We draw attention to the fact that grapes are often attacked by wasps, hornets and birds who love to feast on fresh berry juice. Placed traps and bait will help protect the crop. Effectively help special mesh bags, which wrap each bunch.
- Good care will help protect grapes from diseases and pests. He needs abundant watering, regular feeding, timely pruning, as well as care for the soil around the bushes.Collect fallen leaves and berries in time, weed more often and loosen the ground.
Pleven is the best table grape variety for cultivation in Russia and neighboring countries. It is appreciated by many gardeners for their excellent taste, easy maintenance, cold resistance and aesthetic appearance.
Beautiful varieties also include Romeo, Chocolate and Ataman.
This variety is suitable for both experienced gardener and novice who is going to grow grapes for the first time. If you give the plant a good care and care, for a long time it will delight with a bountiful harvest and will be an excellent decoration of a country plot.
