Codrianka grapes: characteristics and cultivation

Characteristics of grapes

This wonderful variety owes its appearance to such grapes as Marshal and Moldova. It was obtained by crossing these two varieties and is a wonderful hybrid, which is referred to as table varieties. Its berries have a beautiful dark purple color, they are quite large in size, they are characterized by an oblong cone shape.

If we talk about the pulp, then it is of medium density, quite juicy and tasty. Berries have a thick, but soft to the touch skin, which is almost invisible when consumed. The seeds are present in the grapes of this variety in a rather small amount.

And those that are available are large and well separated from the middle. Continuing the description of the berries, it should be noted that they have a mild, sweet, interesting taste with a slight sourness. The amount of sugars in berries is about 18 - 19%, and acids - about 6 - 8 grams. Each berry in such a bunch weighs about 6 - 8 grams.

The average weight of the bunches is about 0.5 kg, but it is not uncommon for them to grow to a kilogram. Codryanka grapes have a stable high yield, and ripe berries are able to stay on the bushes for a long time, while not losing their excellent taste. The ripening period of this variety is quite early - the vegetative period usually lasts from 110 to 118 days. But berries can be eaten even before their full maturity. Grapes of this variety can bear fruit already in the second year from the moment of planting, by this time growing to impressive sizes.

This tall variety is quite unpretentious in care, but at the same time it has a lot of advantages. As mentioned above, it has a beautiful, presentable presentation (as evidenced by the description), excellent taste, good yield, which remains unchanged from season to season, and is also well stored and tolerates long-distance transportation, has a stable immunity to various kind of infections, has an increased degree of frost resistance (even at a temperature of -23 degrees on the bushes, as practice shows, no damage appears), shows good resistance to possible cracking of the skin of berries.

If you take proper care of this variety, then it will be impossible to name the disadvantages. Only under unfavorable weather conditions can the Codreanca grapes be prone to peas. But even such a slight minus can be turned into a plus if the vineyard is treated with special preparations - phytohormones, which have the complex name of gibberellins, whose action is aimed at increasing plant growth. Thanks to this process, you can expect the appearance of not only a large berry size, but also a seedless harvest.

Video "Early cultivar Codryanka"

Growing and its features

The Codrianka grape does not show any special requirements for the soil, which makes it easier to plant it.It quickly adapts to new conditions and is able to grow on almost any piece of land. This variety can be propagated using annual seedlings. But the method of grafting on an existing shrub is also sometimes used. Experts believe that the best time for planting this variety is late autumn. You can graft a stalk at any time of the year. Before planting, a pit is prepared, the width of which should not be large, the soil mixed with fertilizers is placed there, the roots of the seedling are carefully straightened and planted. After planting, in order to grow a good bush, it is necessary to water the seedling abundantly and tie it to a support. When planting by grafting, the stalk is waxed, the lower part is kept in a solution of "Humate", the stem is split with a hatchet, where the stalk is placed, and then tightened securely with a cloth and coated with clay.

Competent care of grapes of this variety is the key to obtaining a rich and high-quality harvest in the future. First of all, the plant needs sufficient watering. It must be carried out regularly, while expecting that a young bush needs about three buckets of water, and an adult about six. Also, in order for the water to be well retained in the soil, the bushes should be mulched. For these purposes, peat or humus is used, and the procedure is carried out for this type of culture in the fall or early spring. If you do this in the summer, then there is a risk of rotting or drying out of the root system of the grapes. In the first years after planting, despite the good frost resistance, it is recommended not only to huddle up grape bushes, but also to cover them for the winter. It is best to make such protection for the cold season from straw or hay.

This variety does not feel the need for fertilizers, since it has enough nutrients that will flow to the root system after mulching.

Only once a year, during the spring digging of the site, it is possible to make mineral as well as organic fertilizing. When applied correctly, fertilizers should be distributed evenly over the entire circumference of the bush. There is also no need to prune the bushes in the first years after planting, since it is quite capable of growing normally and fully developing without pruning. But with the beginning of the fruiting period, experts and experienced gardeners still advise pruning young shoots.

This is done so that they have the opportunity to spend the winter normally. When the bushes become somewhat older, pruning of dry unnecessary cuttings is carried out, as well as those on which the appearance of fruits is not observed. Pruning also gives the gardener an excellent chance to correctly direct the growth of the bush in the right direction. Among other things, the variety must be sprayed to protect against pests and diseases. But since it is sufficiently resistant to possible diseases, then standard preparations are quite suitable for such a procedure. To prevent damage to the bushes by rodents, for the winter it is customary to tie the bole with a spruce tree and sprinkle it with earth.

Beneficial features

The grapes of this variety are rich in various substances that are very useful for our body. It is not only saturated with vitamins C, B and P, but also the rest of the vitamins included in their groups. The peel and pulp of the berries are rich in carotene and pectin. Grapes can have a positive effect on the processes of cleansing the body of heavy substances, as well as increase the level of the immune system. It is an excellent antioxidant that is necessary for those people who live in areas close to chemical plants. Also in the composition of grapes there are substances that have an antiseptic effect on the human body, while also protecting it from all kinds of infections. These are phytoncides, nitrogen compounds, lipase, enzyme.

This grape variety is advised for those who have a tendency to chronic bronchitis, as well as problems with the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, liver, anemia or gout. Thus, using these wonderful berries fresh, you can give your body a huge portion of health, as well as quickly and effectively get rid of a number of ailments.

Video "Overview of the Codreanca grapes"

From the video you will learn how the ripe fruits of this type of grape look and what needs to be done to get the maximum yield.