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Table grape varieties are becoming increasingly popular. Breeders are constantly working on growing new delicious forms that will captivate with both taste and attractive appearance. The early variety of pink grapes Ruta will decorate any table, and in the southern regions a powerful vine with magnificent clusters will serve as a wonderful decoration in the yard or garden. The variety was bred by the famous Ukrainian winegrower V.V. Zagorulko on the fertile lands of Zaporozhye, where there is a temperate continental climate with long dry periods. The hybrid form of the Ruta grape was obtained by crossing the famous varieties Talisman and Kishmish Radiant.
Description
The Ruta grape vine, according to the description of the variety presented by the breeder and reviews from gardeners, is vigorous, reaching 4 m on fertile black soils. But it does without rationing and ripens almost completely, up to 75% of the length of the annual growth. Vigorous growth is observed in Ruta vines planted from cuttings. The pinching is weak, the shoots have a bright brown cover, and the nodules are red. The bright green large leaves are clearly divided into 5 lobes. Flowers of the Ruta grape variety are female.
The clusters are medium-sized, weighing from 400 to 800 g, cone-shaped, rather loose.The stalks are green-brown, strong, short. Clusters of Ruta grapes attract attention with the brightly saturated color of pink berries, with a crimson or amber tint, depending on the dose of sunlight they receive. The oval or nipple-shaped berries are dense, large, on average 22 x 36 mm, weighing from 7 to 12 g. The skin of the grapes is dense, but pleasant to the taste. The seeds are quite large.
Sweet, fleshy flesh with a barely noticeable, appropriate sourness, slightly crunchy. The taste of Ruta grapes is fruity and harmonious. Light notes of nutmeg appear if the vine grows in sandy soil. The author of the grapes states this feature in his annotation for the variety. Connoisseurs feel a slight cherry flavor in the berries of the Ruta variety. The sugar content is sufficient – 20-21%, acidity index: 7.5 g/l.
Characteristic
Sweet, beautiful berries, a wonderful appearance of a powerful and unpretentious vine, resistance to fungal diseases and indifference to wasp attacks make Ruta grapes a welcome guest in every garden in the southern regions of the country.
Fruiting
The hybrid form of Ruta grapes is gaining popularity with its unique taste and early ripening period - 90-100 days.
- From the beginning of August you can enjoy beautiful pink berries with delicate pulp and rich taste;
- The fruits hang on the bunch until the end of September, retaining their pleasant taste and without losing berries. Thanks to the dense skin, the berries retain their presentation for a long time, without cracks or signs of rot;
- The yield of Ruta grapes, as gardeners note in the descriptions of the variety, is average. But the stability of fruiting attracts;
- You don’t even have to wait long for the first berries. Signal clusters appear already in the second year after planting.
Features of the vine
The vigor of the vine and the female type of flower cause incomplete pollination if other varieties that bloom at the same time as Ruta do not grow nearby. For example, a good pollinator is the Arcadia grape, which is by no means rare in the areas. But the berries are all ripening, Ruta grapes have no problems with peas.
- A powerful grape bush must be provided with a large area for sufficient nutrition;
- When planting Ruta grapes, the gardener, having read the description of the variety, must install strong supports so that they can carry a heavy bush;
- The variety is well suited for planting near arches;
- Rue cuttings take root well;
- This grape variety has good compatibility with all rootstocks.
Genetic properties
The heat-loving variety Ruta can grow without problems in the Krasnodar region. The grapes have low frost resistance - can withstand only -21 degrees. Gardeners should take care of shelters for the winter in advance.
The Ruta variety is resistant to characteristic grape diseases, including diplodia. According to the description of the author of the variety, resistance to mildew is estimated at 3.5-4 points, 3 points each for gray rot and oidium.
Advantages and disadvantages
The dessert variety Ruta has a number of advantages.
- Precociousness;
- Rich flavor bouquet;
- The ability of the bunch to hang on the vine for a long time, maintaining its delicious qualities;
- High commercial properties: appearance, taste, long shelf life (until November), transportability;
- Good survival rate of cuttings on different types of soils.
According to reviews from those who grow it, the following are considered shortcomings in the selection of the Ruta grape variety:
- Presence of seeds in delicious berries;
- Increased growth potential of the vine, which is why Ruta grapes need to be allocated a large area and installed strong trellises.
Growing
The vine's undemanding nature allows the Ruta variety to be planted in different regions, including the central regions. In the middle climate zone, grapes will be a cover crop. But the Rue hybrid has a significant advantage due to its early ripening. The vine will have time to harvest and ripen.
Reproduction
The grapes are easily propagated by cuttings prepared after autumn pruning. In the spring, cuttings are grafted onto different rootstocks and also rooted.
- Select mature, 6-9 mm thick vine sections with 2-4 eyes. The cut areas are covered with plasticine or wax;
- Wrap in damp paper or cloth and place in a plastic bag with holes to allow air to flow in;
- Store in the basement or refrigerator;
- At the end of February, the cuttings are soaked for 36-48 hours in filtered water, possibly with the addition of root formation stimulants;
- Old sections are cut with pruning shears and placed in a container with water enriched with a growth stimulant for germination. In this case, the upper cut is sealed with paraffin. Water level – no higher than 4 cm;
- The water is changed once a week, activated carbon is added;
- Leaves appear after 15-17 days, roots - after 24-30 days;
- Cuttings with roots are carefully planted in a loose substrate diluted with sand.
Landing
Hybrid Ruta is planted in spring in a sunny place, on the south side of buildings.
- Holes measuring 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 m for several seedlings of this variety are placed 3 m from each other;
- Material for drainage is placed below, then fertile soil with humus, 50 g of potassium chloride and 70 g of superphosphate;
- A seedling is placed on a mound of clean soil, sprinkled with soil, watered and, compacting the trunk circle, mulched.
Care
The vine requires minimal care other than installing a strong support system.
- Periodic watering and loosening of the soil, especially during flowering and ovary formation, will support the Ruta grape vine;
- In spring, the bushes are moderately fed with complex mineral fertilizers, keeping in mind the growth strength of the vine;
- Spray with copper sulfate prophylactically;
- In the pea phase, the bunches are normalized if there are too many of them;
- The cut vines are covered for the winter.
Trimming
When pruning in spring, up to 60 buds are left on Ruta grape bushes, because clusters form better on thin vines. In summer, excess shoots are cut off, allowing the bunches to ripen better. In autumn, the vines are pruned to 8-10 buds.
Chemical protection
For the Ruta hybrid, two preventative sprays with fungicides are enough to protect against diseases. In case of widespread infections, repeated treatments are used.
Insecticides are used against pests:
- Bi-58, “Tokution”, “Tsidial”, “Ekamet”, “Tsimbush”, “Fozalon”, “Sevin”, “Sumitsidin” - against the bunch budworm;
- “Neoron”, “Aktellik”, “Talstar”, “Omite” fight against grape mite;
- Carbon disulfide is used carefully in the fight against phylloxera.
If you have enough space in your yard, Ruta grapes will be a good purchase. The vine will decorate the yard and provide vitamin-rich, delicious berries.
