Content
- 1 History of appearance
- 2 Red Globe grapes with or without seeds
- 3 Description of Red Globe grapes
- 4 Characteristics of Red Globe grapes
- 5 Advantages and disadvantages
- 6 What are the benefits of Red Globe grapes?
- 7 How many calories are in Red Globe grapes?
- 8 Reproduction methods
- 9 Features of growing Red Globe grapes
- 10 Conclusion
- 11 Reviews of Red Globe grapes
Red Globe grapes are a high-yielding mid-late table variety. He gained particular fame in America, the European continent and Asian countries. The hybrid is popular due to its long shelf life, neutral taste and good transportability.
History of appearance
Red Globe grapes were bred by the American G. Olmo in 1970. Obtained by hybridizing different types of crops. Its pedigree includes the varieties Nocera, Heunis, Emperor and Vitis vinifera. Translated into Russian it means “red ball”.
The variety passed state registration in 1980.
Red Globe grapes with or without seeds
Fruits of red hybrid grapes Red Globe with seeds. Up to four large kernels can be found in the berry.
Description of Red Globe grapes
Red Globe is a rather capricious variety.He requires increased attention.
Fruit
Red Globe berries are large and spherical in shape. Fruit weight 10-15 g, size 25-28 mm. Under favorable conditions and compliance with agrotechnical standards, the diameter of the berries can reach 35-40 mm and the weight – 20 g.
The skin of the fruit is thin, but does not crack during transportation and storage. There is a slight waxy coating on it. The color depends on the illumination of the area; as the berries ripen, they acquire a darker shade. The color ranges from soft pink to light brown. The pulp is juicy and fleshy.
Bush
Grafted Red Globe grape bushes are tall. The variety has shown good compatibility with different rootstocks. An exception to the list was the Teleki 5A type. The self-rooted bushes of the hybrid are compact.
The efficiency of the shoots is high, the bushes are voluminous. Red Globe is recommended to be grown near arbors or arches.
Characteristics of Red Globe grapes
The berries do not lose their marketability and taste for up to 3-4 months. Therefore, the variety is suitable for long-term storage.
Ripening time and yield
From the appearance of berries to their ripening, it takes from 145 to 155 days.
Red Globe grapes are classified as mid-late or late varieties
The shape of the brush is cone-shaped. The fruit density is average. The weight of the brush varies from 0.5 to 1 kg. There are also those whose weight reaches 2.5 kg. In the first year of fruiting, no more than eight clusters are left on the vine. Next season the figure may be doubled. In the third year - no more than 30.
Taste
The taste qualities of the hybrid fruits are rated as average. The berries are pleasant, there is a presence of fruity notes.
Where do Red Globe grapes grow?
The main suppliers of culture are the state of California and Chile.In addition, Red Globe grapes are grown by Japanese and Chinese gardeners. In European countries, the hybrid became popular in the 90s. In Russia, the variety is cultivated in the southern regions.
Frost resistance
Red Globe grapes are varieties with average frost resistance. The hybrid can withstand temperatures down to -21ᵒC.
Disease resistance
Red Globe has no immunity to fungal diseases. Most often the hybrid is affected by:
- Powdery mildew. It appears as brown or gray spots on shoots and leaves. The fruits slow down and then dry out.
- Downy mildew. Its appearance is indicated by oily, brownish-yellow spots that gradually turn black. Unripe berries dry out and crumble, ripe fruits acquire a sour taste.
Only regular preventive treatment of the vineyard will allow you to get a high yield. Spraying the bushes with a solution of Bordeaux mixture will help reduce the risk of the disease.
Among the pests that threaten Red Globe are leaf rollers, felt mites (grape itch), and aphids. If parasites are detected, plants are treated with fungicides.
Advantages and disadvantages
Red Globe is a large-fruited variety. The fruits are used exclusively for fresh consumption.
Red Globe is susceptible to fungal diseases
Pros:
- high productivity;
- average frost resistance (withstands frosts down to -21ᵒC);
- the skin is thin, but does not crack;
- tolerates transportation well;
- the berries are large and juicy;
- shelf life 3-4 months.
Minuses:
- lack of immunity to a number of diseases;
- the need to thin the bunches after flowering.
What are the benefits of Red Globe grapes?
Red Globe hybrid berries contain:
Vitamins | Content, mg/100 g | Microelements | Content, mg/100 g |
IN1 | 0,07 | Potassium | 191 |
IN2 | 0,07 | Phosphorus | 20 |
IN3 | 0,19 | Calcium | 10 |
IN5 | 0,05 | Magnesium | 7 |
IN6 | 0,09 | Iron | 0,36 |
IN9 | 2 mcg | Manganese | 0,07 |
WITH | 10,8 | Zinc | 0,07 |
In terms of beneficial properties, Red Globe is superior to its colleagues. With regular consumption of grapes of this variety:
- raises hemoglobin;
- improves memory;
- removes toxins;
- stimulates appetite;
- slows down the aging process of the skin.
Eating grapes helps prevent cancer, in particular breast cancer in women.
How many calories are in Red Globe grapes?
Red Globe grapes have a calorie content of 69 kcal per 100 grams of product.
Red Globe is a dietary variety
Reproduction methods
The variety is propagated in three ways:
- By seeds - this method is used extremely rarely. Only experienced breeders can grow a full-fledged bush from a seed.
- Cuttings - pruning of the vine in spring or autumn. Cuttings are cut from the removed shoots and used as planting material. The vine does not lose its maternal qualities. Four buds are left on the cuttings. Seedlings harvested in the fall are sent to storage in a cold place until spring. Then they are checked. If juice comes out of the cut seedling, it will take root; the rest are thrown away.
- By layering - choose the largest lash and bend it to the ground. They dig a trench next to the bush and place the vine in it so that the buds remain on the surface. The cuttings are sprinkled with soil. By autumn, several daughter bushes are formed, but it is recommended to separate them from the mother bush and replant them in another place only in the spring.
Features of growing Red Globe grapes
For the Red Globe variety, choose well-lit, sunny areas, without drafts. The culture prefers loose, fertile soil. The hybrid is recommended to be planted in the fall, 1.5 months before the onset of persistent cold weather. During this time, the bush will have time to adapt to its new location.
Planting is carried out in a pre-prepared hole. Its diameter and depth should be 15-20 cm greater than the size of the root.
How to plant a grape seedling:
- A drainage layer of gravel and sawdust is laid at the bottom.
- A fertile layer is poured, the prepared seedling is placed, and the roots are straightened.
- The soil is poured in layers and compacted.
- The seedling is watered abundantly.
Red Globe grapes are known for their capricious character. He requires increased attention. Recommendations for caring for a hybrid:
- The variety is demanding on watering, which is recommended to be done every two weeks so that the soil is wet to a depth of 0.5 m. After irrigation, it is recommended to mulch the root circle. This will help retain moisture.
- Loosening the soil around the bush is carried out a few days after irrigation or precipitation. At the same time, weeds are removed, which take away nutritional components from the young plant.
- Periodically inspect the plant for diseases and pests. If parasites are detected in a timely manner, it is much easier to deal with them. Regularly carry out preventive antifungal treatment of bushes.
- Fertilizing is applied several times per season. The first (mineral fertilizers) is carried out in early spring. The second feeding is carried out before flowering begins (organic fertilizers are suitable).
- In the central regions of Russia, it is recommended to cover the grape hybrid for the winter. With the onset of stable cold weather, the root circle is covered with dry leaves.The vine is removed from the arch, wrapped in burlap or agrofibre (film cannot be used, the shoots will die in it).
Fruit vines are pruned every year.
If the procedure is carried out in the spring, you must wait until the air warms up to a temperature of +5-7ᵒС. In autumn, manipulations are possible after the leaves have fallen. Each Red Globe shoot is shortened by 7-8 eyes. Remove all non-viable, weak branches.
After Red Globe has faded, a brush is formed, leaving 3-4 branches. When the berries grow to a size of 6-7 mm, the bunch is thinned. This is necessary so that each of them gets sunlight.
Conclusion
Red Globe grapes are a table variety. It is grown for fresh consumption. Due to its long shelf life, it is in demand among winegrowers.
