Review of uncovered grape varieties

One of the brightest decorations of any summer cottage will be not only a luxurious garden of assorted fruit trees, but also a vineyard, which gives not only a delicious harvest, but also simply - a delight to the eyes. Despite the fact that these berries are associated with the sunny Tuscan Valley or the hills of Greece, in the not too warm climates of other countries, an excellent vineyard can also be grown.

Especially for such latitudes, breeders have bred special varieties that are more resistant to cold weather, and some are completely frost-resistant. There are about two dozen uncovered grape varieties. Basically, these are hybrid individuals that grow and bear fruit normally in areas where the air temperature is not high enough for most of the year. This includes both Ukraine, its large territories, at least, and the Moscow region.

Most popular varieties

There are more than twenty uncovering grape varieties, and each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, all summer residents and winegrowers choose for themselves, as expected, the variety that will satisfy taste needs and will be unpretentious in care. In addition, over the years, gardeners working in the middle climate zone have determined the most optimal options for themselves.

Isabel

If not the most popular, then at least one of these varieties can be called a guest from America - the Isabella grape. This variety was first introduced to the territory of the USSR in the mid-50s of the 20th century. And since then, it has become firmly rooted in almost every private house, in every summer cottage. Moreover, the berries are used not only for food, but also for preservation and for making wine - bottles with the same name flaunt on the shelves in any store.

The most comfortable climate for this variety is temperate, almost subtropical. That is why, Isabella is grown almost everywhere in the post-Soviet space, except for the most northern regions. As for the external characteristics, here we can note the roundness of the berry, its size reaches no more than 18 millimeters and 3 grams. Dark blue, sometimes transparent, the skin is covered with a waxy coating. The pulp is slimy, with a sweet and sour taste and a specific, bright odor.

The bunch itself is usually not very large - up to 150 grams, tightly entwined with berries. As for the vine, it has a large number of buds, and on each fruit shoot there are up to three brushes in the harvest. Isabella ripens late, but there are no problems with the transportation of the crop. It is worth noting the high resistance of the variety to severe frosts and various diseases.

Ontario

Another guest from the United States of America, as can be understood from the name, and a representative of uncovered grape varieties - Ontario. It is visually similar to Isabella, but was bred from two other varieties - Winchel and Diamond. Bunches of Ontario are slightly larger than their relative and reach an average of 200 grams, and the berries themselves are round in shape. Upon reaching maturity, they acquire a pleasant golden, almost transparent color. Their taste is sweet and sour and also similar to Isabella. Among the advantages of the variety is resistance to low temperatures and to diseases affecting fruit crops.

Lydia (Isabella pink)

Another popular variety in mid-latitudes is Lydia. Like the two previous specimens, it was also bred in America and is a hybrid of the Labrusca species.Lydia ripens, like many other grape varieties, by September. It is then that the green, round, slightly elongated berries turn pink, almost transparent. The skin is dense, with a waxy coating. The pulp of the berries is slimy, aromatic with a pronounced taste. Lydia's brushes are large, not dense. It is resistant to diseases and bacteria, and is not afraid of frost.

By the way, you can use the vine of Lydia not only as a fruit crop, but also as a decorative decoration for a manor house or gazebos.

Amethyst

The most frost-resistant, by right, can be called this particular grape, since the maximum temperature that it can withstand painlessly is minus 35 degrees. Also in the merits and low susceptibility to disease. At the same time, the berries of Amethyst are distinguished by good ripening, and the vine itself is fast growing and a powerful skeleton.

The fruits ripen early enough - by the end of August, you can already enjoy juicy berries of a dark blue, almost black color. Also, the variety is quite sweet in comparison with its other relatives. The bunches of Amethystovy grow large - up to 700 grams.

Agrotechnics of non-covering varieties

Despite the fact that the varieties of this species are resistant to cold weather, it is necessary to accustom young seedlings to frost not immediately, but gradually. For example, for the first three years, a newly planted vine must be covered, as well as weaker varieties. And with each wintering, wrap them up later and open them all earlier. You will also need to evaluate the damage done to plants after each disclosure.

Thus, the grapes will harden and in the future they will endure the cold season without any problems. These recommendations apply, of course, to the climatic zone where the warm season in the year is no more than four months. In warm climates, there is no need for shelter during the cold season. That is why all professional gardeners say that the same variety behaves differently in different zones.

According to the characteristics, grapes of non-covering varieties can tolerate the lowest possible temperature up to -29 degrees. In some varieties, this figure drops to -32 degrees. Although, it is not recommended to go to the extreme, but to choose individuals based on the specific temperature and climatic data of their region.

For example, in regions where winters are unstable and there are thaws, it is recommended: to remove the vine from the trellises, and to lay them on the ground for the winter. This will not allow the kidneys to wake up ahead of time, then they will not be injured by frost.

Summer residents, in turn, have chosen "Isabella" varieties for themselves. Despite the high sugar content in berries, their frost resistance is more than suitable for the Moscow region, for example, or the cold parts of Ukraine. They are also unpretentious to care for and do not require much effort on the part of the site owner. Only sometimes in the summer - watering, and in the spring - fertilization with compost or saltpeter.

Since these grapes are resistant to various diseases or bacteria, they do not need additional protection, only in case of a specific danger. In addition, they have a high regeneration capacity, which is also a huge plus. In general, it is advisable to plant non-covering varieties on the southern side of the plots and give a sufficient amount of sun in the summer.

Video "Platovsky variety of uncovered wine grapes"

The video tells what parameters this grape variety has, from the size of the groin to the growing conditions of the bush.