Characteristics of the Kesha grape variety

Such a branch of science as breeding is becoming more and more popular in our time, performing a very important function: all new varieties of plants are being developed that are most suitable for growing in a particular territory. For example, grapes are very picky about soil and climatic conditions. There are enough institutions in the post-Soviet space dealing with similar problems. All-Russian Scientific Research Institute named after Ya.I. Potapenko deals with the problems of viticulture, and several dozen varieties were bred in him, including the table grapes Kesha, to which this article will be devoted.

Description

Kesha grape variety belongs to early or medium early varieties (ripens in 120-130 days). The bushes of the plant are distinguished by significant vigor of growth, with good maturation of the vine, the flower is bisexual (in the main species, in Kesha-1, it is female). Bunches of Kesha grapes can be of different shapes: conical, cylindro-conical, sometimes they may not have a certain shape, with a long stem. They weigh quite a lot - from 600 to 900 g. White berries, also large, with an average weight of 10-12, usually oval in shape. There are few seeds, only 2-3. They are characterized by firm pulp with a harmonious sweet taste. The sugar content is high - 22-25% (this property remained from the parent variety Vostorg), and the acidity is average, about 6-8 g / l.

Views

Kesha grapes have varieties. Inexperienced gardeners may not see the difference between Kesha-1 and Kesha-2, or think that they are the same variety. Their descriptions are very similar, but there are still some differences. We have already examined the Kesha grapes, let's move on to others.

Kesha-1 has other names, better known among the people - Talisman, Super Kesha. Firstly, it ripens in a later period (around September), and secondly, the berries and clusters are larger and heavier (12-15 g and 800-1100 g, respectively). And it is also resistant to most diseases (while Kesha only to mildew), the taste is almost identical.

Kesha-2 has even more names - Zlatogor, Tamerlane, Muscat Kesha. It was bred by crossing the previous variety and radiant Kishmish. This species, on the contrary, is very early, its ripening period is only 105-115 days. Conical clusters can gain weight up to 1200 g, berries no less large than those of Kesha-1, when ripe, acquire an amber color. And the taste is different due to the nutmeg flavor (from this one of the names appeared - Muscat Kesha).

Features of agricultural technology

Kesha grapes do not require any superconditions for the normal development of plants, it is enough to adhere to the general requirements for planting and caring for this crop. He loves the sun, so you should choose an open place. Like most varieties, it is picky about the land - try to plant it in fertile soil (or pre-fertilized). Abundant watering is carried out in early spring, until the buds begin to bloom, the next after flowering (approximately this is the end of May - early June). If there is a drought, it is worth watering additionally. In addition to moisture, you also need top dressing.As a rule, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied, very little nitrogen fertilizers are added, since an overdose of them can adversely affect the yield. Also, experienced gardeners recommend doing preventive treatments twice a year. Also, do not forget to shape the crown - the vines are directed in length or around the base. Before the process of juice movement begins in the plants, you need to prune.

Perhaps at first you will be confused which of the described Kesha grapes to give preference to, because according to the description they are all good, but perhaps you should try all three, and then, based on personal experience, choose what you like.

Video "Kesha grape variety"

In this video - a short but capacious characteristic of the white grapes of the Kesha variety: the growing season, frost resistance, yield, etc.