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Grapes Gift to Irina is a high-yielding and early-ripening new product, bred on the basis of the table varieties loved by winegrowers. Every year the variety is gaining popularity due to its high taste and external characteristics. In care, Gift to Irina requires compliance with basic rules of agricultural technology, but it produces a stable harvest only with proper care.
In most regions of Russia, the variety needs protection from frost
History of appearance
The interspecific hybrid Gift to Irina was bred in Ukraine. The originator of the variety is experienced breeder Nikolai Vishnevetsky. He took several grape varieties as a basis for obtaining the variety: ultra-early Elegant, Glasha, Kesha 1.
Description of the grape variety Gift to Irina
The pink fruit grape Podarok Irina is characterized by high growth energy, which is why its bushes require pruning to 8-10 buds to increase yield.They are characterized by open hibiscus, but the branches are well leafed. The leaf blades are medium in size, dense, smooth, and have a rich dark green color. The flowers of the variety are bisexual; pollinators are not required for the formation of ovaries.
Bunches
The bunches of Podarok Irina grapes have a clear conical shape and are able to remain attractive on the branch until frost. The berries fit together quite tightly and do not fall apart, which is why the harvest can be transported over long distances. The weight of the brushes is impressive, some specimens reach 1.5 kg, but on average their weight ranges from 0.6 to 0.8 kg.
Berries
The berries of the variety are large, each grows up to 15-22 g, and are not prone to peas. Their color is bright red, sometimes dark pink. The skin is elastic, without cracks, covered with a waxy coating on the outside. The shape of the fruits is oval-elongated, similar to the Lady Fingers variety.
Every year, the berries of the Gift to Irina grapes are approximately the same size and do not become smaller as the bushes age
Vine
The vines of the Podarok Irina grape variety are of medium diameter, the shoots are fast-growing, covered with smooth leaves. The branches are quite strong and can easily withstand heavy bunches. Under normal conditions, the vine does not ripen along its entire length.
Characteristic
The gift to Irina is characterized by early fruiting and fairly high yield. It has excellent taste. The commercial appearance of the variety allows the product to be successfully sold on the market. The grapes' tolerance to weather conditions and various ailments is average.
Grape ripening period Gift to Irina
The variety belongs to the early ripening varieties of grapes.Typically, the ripening period of berries takes approximately 3.5-4 months. Harvesting from it begins in mid-August, and in the southern regions from the second half of July.
Productivity
The gift to Irina, subject to the conditions of agricultural technology, brings a fairly large harvest. One bush produces from 12 to 15 kg of ripe berries. Due to their average size, brush plants have time to fully ripen even in the cities of the Central Russian region.
Taste qualities
The taste of the berries of this grape variety is quite harmonious, shaded with piquant sourness, and the aroma with notes of nutmeg. The pulp of the fruit is fleshy, sweet, juicy, protected by a dense, but at the same time thin skin, which is easily removed.
Growing regions
Since the Podarok Irina variety was bred by a Kharkov breeder, it is more common in Ukraine. It is also often cultivated by winegrowers of the Crimean Peninsula, Krasnodar Territory and other southern regions of Russia. The variety is popular in some CIS countries.
Frost resistance
The variety can withstand light short frosts down to -22 °C, but the vines do not freeze only when covered. They begin to prepare for winter around mid-autumn. Typically, roofing felt, agrofibre and other loose materials are used for this.
Drought resistance
The hybrid has good resistance to drought and does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil. The soil should always be moist, but not soggy.
To irrigate Podarok Irina grapes, use only warm water
Resistance to diseases and pests
The variety has good resistance to the main crop diseases, but if the rules of agricultural technology are not followed, the bushes can be affected by fungal diseases. To avoid this, preventive maintenance should be performed. The bunches also need protection from birds and wasps, since the aroma and taste of the berries is of great interest to them.
Methods of application
The gift to Irina is most often consumed fresh, but some housewives also use the berries in cooking. Judging by the reviews, they make delicious compote, jam, juice, jam. Grapes are not suitable for making wine and liqueurs, since they are a table variety.
Advantages and disadvantages
Gift to Irina is a variety that has a large number of positive qualities; it is successfully grown by gardeners living even in central Russia.
The variety has many more strengths than weaknesses
Advantages:
- early ripeness;
- high taste qualities;
- excellent presentation;
- large berry size;
- crack resistance;
- strong immunity;
- transportability;
- keeping quality;
- resistance to adverse weather conditions.
Flaws:
- attracts birds and wasps;
- not resistant to phylloxera;
- requires shelter for the winter;
- the need for regular pruning.
Planting grapes Gift to Irina
The key to good growth and fruiting of the grapes Gift to Irina will be their correct planting. The variety prefers to grow in sunny, open, but windless areas. Planting is carried out in pre-prepared holes. During spring work, the holes are prepared in the fall, and during autumn work, which can only be carried out in areas with a warm climate, in the spring.They are filled with rotted horse manure, peat, chicken manure, compost and granulated mineral fertilizers.
The seedlings are cultivated by slightly deepening the root system. If it is open, then the procedure is performed before the buds open; with closed roots, you can plant at any time, but before the onset of heat.
The growth of grapes Gift to Irina and the size of the berries depends on the properly prepared area
Caring for grapes Gift to Irina
In order for the bushes to be healthy and strong, they need to be properly cared for. It consists of the following manipulations:
- Watering. The gift to Irina begins to be moistened from the moment the buds begin to bloom on its vines. In areas with hot summers, watering is carried out twice a week; in other regions, three times a month is enough.
- Feeding. They begin to fertilize the crop in the spring, as soon as the leaves begin to bloom. During this period, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds are added in amounts of 50, 40 and 30 g, respectively; it is also useful to feed the bushes with organic matter. The preparations are applied at the root, alternating with spraying on the leaves. At the stage of flowering and fruit filling, Podarok Irina needs phosphorus-potassium supplements.
- Formation. Grapes are pruned regularly. Diseased and old shoots are removed completely, and young shoots are shortened by several buds. The vines of this variety also need staking. This is usually done at a right angle or 45 degrees.
- Prevention of diseases and pests. Podarok Irina grapes must be sprayed with fungicides, and pests must be repelled from the berries with various traps and biological products.The harvest is saved from birds by putting nets on the bunches.
- Preparing for winter. Starting in October (the exact time depends on the weather conditions in the region where the crop is grown), the grapes are prepared for frost. After the first negative temperatures, the vines are pruned, treated with fungicides, bent to the soil and covered with burlap, tarpaulin or agrofibre. Spruce branches are laid out on top of the material.
Conclusion
Grapes Gift to Irina is a hybrid that, with careful and responsible care, shows very high yields. Due to its pleasant taste and attractive appearance of the bunches, the variety is suitable for sale. Housewives note that it makes delicious preparations for the winter.
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