The most important thing about Amur grape varieties

Characteristics

The grapes have an average ripening period, they are used for food in their natural form and for making wine. Liana looks like a strong stem with foliage and loose clusters, quickly braids a fence, can grow up to 30 m in height, and a trunk diameter of 20 cm.The culture quickly forms shoots, the growth can be up to 2.5 m per year, easily tolerates pruning and needs in such a procedure.

Fruits from the vineyard can be harvested in late August - early September. From 1 hectare in a successful year, they get from 60 to 80 centners of berries. The bunches are in the shape of a cone, each weighing 1 kg, up to 3 pieces are formed on the shoot. The description of the berries is also interesting: they are oval or nipple-shaped in shape, any weighs in the range of 2.5-4 g. The color of the fruit is yellow, like the variety of Golden Potapenko, dark pink is also possible. The taste of the berries is sweet, the sugar content is up to 22%.

Video "Grape Care"

From this video you will learn how to properly care for Amur grapes.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the culture include a high degree of frost resistance, which makes it possible to get good yields even when planted in the northern region of the country. Also impressive is the plant's vitality and its ability to quickly recover from damage due to bad weather. Resistant immunity to diseases, ease of care and excellent taste of the fruit are appreciated.

Among the disadvantages is the impossibility of obtaining a very high yield, since the culture is tall, as well as the need for correct and constant pruning, otherwise the vineyard will become simply decorative.

Varieties of varieties

Before purchasing seedlings, you need to have information about the Amur varieties.

One of them is called Breakthrough, the berries are dark in color, pigmentation is possible on the surface. Sugar fruits are used for making wine and juices. The culture is characterized by resistance to low temperatures and infections.

Triumph needs only regular nutrition and feeding, has good immunity and resistance to insect attack. The fruits ripen at the end of April, they are large with a light skin.

Voldemar is a tall and strong liana with dark green foliage that looks like a wild vineyard. Medium-sized fruits are harvested closer to September.

Among the popular Amur varieties of frost-resistant grapes, one can also name Zolotoy Potapenko. The sugar content of its berries is about 25%; delicious wines are made from them.

To obtain white, the seed of the first of the species described above was used, it combines the best qualities of wild culture and European table varieties.

Growing features

Saplings take root best in an area with loose and acidic soil. The plant is hygrophilous, watering is relevant for young shoots. Mature vineyards do not suffer from drought, although they can be watered in moderation, otherwise shedding of inflorescences and slow ripening of fruits are possible.

Watering is carried out at the root, it is recommended to make drainage ditches, and place sheds above the plantings.

The soil near the vineyard is mulched with straw, sawdust, dry grass or moss. To keep moisture for a long time, watering is stopped a week before flowering.

Gardeners reviews

Each review about this culture is different; on the sites there are conflicting opinions of gardeners.

Victor: “I am a resident of the northern region, for several years I have been growing vineyards of these varieties in my summer cottage. I am satisfied with their normal growth even in cold weather, as well as with the appearance and taste of berries. "

Alena: “I just don't like the need for pruning this tall shrub, which requires skills, tools and free time. And since there are enough berries, I make exquisite homemade wine out of them. "

Olga: “We can grow such varieties in the south, but because of the warm winter there are difficulties with their development, so you have to put in a lot of effort in terms of care. We are satisfied with the yield, we make healthy juices from the fruits for the whole family. "