Dubovski grape is a new variety.
However, he had already won the hearts of winegrowers due to his excellent taste, good yield and relative ease of cultivation.
In this article we will describe in detail about this variety, we give a detailed description of the variety and photos.
Description varieties Dubovskiy pink
Hybrid form of table pink grapes. Among the pink hybrids are also known Timur, Angelica and Aladdin.
The first thing that catches your eye is the size of Dubovsky pink. It can be called a giant: large, slightly disheveled clusters of conical shape can weigh up to one and a half kilograms. Sometimes wings are formed on them.
The berries are also quite large, 59-29 mm. Each weighs an average of about 20 grams. Their shape is quite original, conical, with a pointed, often oddly curved tip. Ripe grapes have a rich dark pink color. Sometimes the vines are reddish in color.
Amethyst Novocherkassky, Annie and Lily of the Valley can boast with large berries.
Berries on the vines for a very long time can remain green. Even reaching a large size, they are not in a hurry to change color. Do not be afraid of this: the process of redness occurs very quickly. Having begun to ripen, the berries of the Dubovian pink grapes literally in a few days acquire a deep dark pink color.
Breeding history
This grape was bred by amateur breeder Sergei Gusev.
In order to get this variety, he crossed two already known winegrowers - Delight Red and Novocherkassk Anniversary. He carried out all the work in the village of Dubovka, Volgograd Region.
Characteristics of grapes
Dubovsky pink received a very high rating during tasting - 9.3 points.
This variety is quite sweet, the berries contain up to 21% sugar.
The high sugar content is also demonstrated by Krasa Nikopol, Lydia and Kesha.
At the same time, the pulp is juicy and crispy. The taste is harmonious, with a touch of nutmeg.
The seeds in the berries are small: in the largest no more than two pieces. The flower of this grape is bisexual, it does not require pollination. This is a very fertile variety and needs to be rationed.
Grapes managed to establish itself as a non-capricious variety. The cuttings root very well and quickly, the vines grow rapidly. Harvesting is possible in the second year after planting, although it can sometimes begin to make berries happy only in the third year.
If you plant a Dubovskogo pink vine in the early spring on a strong healthy shrub with a developed root system, you can get a crop the same year. For the graft fit any cultivated grape variety.
Pruning vines he needs medium, about 6-8 holes are removed. Grapes quite tenaciously can survive both underfilling and overflowing. Differs in good transportability, as the berries sit on the vine quite tightly.
This grape is suitable for the northern regions, it can tolerate frosts up to -24 degrees.
Such excellent varieties as Super Extra, Beauty of the North and Arched demonstrate excellent frost resistance.
A photo
Diseases and pests
Dubovsky pink is a new variety, its tendency to common diseases of grapes is still only under study.
So far, he has established himself as a viable, not prone to various diseases, including fungal. He is quite enough 2 - 4 standard treatments per year.
Winegrowers note that in rare cases it is susceptible to such a disease as oidium or powdery mildew.
In this case, treatment with sulfur is recommended. The cells of the fungus will absorb it, turning it into hydrogen sulfide, which eventually will destroy them. To avoid illness, it is better to plant vines in well-ventilated areas.
The prevention of such diseases as anthracnosis, chlorosis, rubella, bacteriosis and bacterial cancer will not hurt either. The measures taken in time will save both the harvest and the plantings themselves.
For the sweet taste of grapes fell in love with wasps. Therefore, care should be taken to protect against these insects.
Large vines of Dubovskogo pink can be easily hidden in gauze bags.thus blocking the access of insects to the berries. Spraying with vinegar will work well. It should be done every two weeks. Wasp jars hung near the vineyard are also well distracting from berries.
This variety is called the main success in breeding in recent years. Moreover, this opinion is not only those who are engaged in the cultivation of grapes professionally or as an amateur. They say that these large berries are the first to leave the trays with fruit. That is, buyers vote for him.
