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The White Miracle grape fully lives up to its name. High-yielding, early ripening, sweet, good keeping quality, and high frost resistance - these are just some of the advantages of this variety. That is why the popularity of the White Miracle only increases every year.
When choosing a variety, any winegrower focuses not only on the yield and taste characteristics of the fruit. The variety's resistance to diseases and low temperatures is of great importance. And according to these indicators, according to the description and photo, the White Miracle grape variety is a clear favorite.
History of selection
The White Miracle grape variety was bred at the Russian Research Institute of Viticulture named after. Ya. I. Potapenko. The institute's staff have bred more than 60 varieties.
When breeding a hybrid, breeders crossed two varieties - Vostorg, characterized by early ripening and excellent frost resistance, and Original, which has good marketability and excellent taste characteristics.
Among winegrowers, the White Miracle grape variety received several more names - Song, Monomakh's Cap, and OV-6-pk. Like most hybrid forms bred on the basis of Delight, this variety is highly resistant to many diseases and is large-fruited.
Distinctive characteristics of the variety
A brief description of the White Miracle grape variety is as follows:
- Early ripening, table variety. The ripening period is on average 105-110 days.
- Vigorous or medium-growing grapevines.
- Large clusters have a clearly defined cylindrical shape with medium density.
- The average weight of a grape cluster ranges from 0.7-1 kg.
The ripening of the grapevine is 75-80%. The flowers of the grape are bisexual. For this reason, the variety is considered self-pollinating.
Excellent frost resistance makes it possible to grow the White Miracle grape variety even in northern regions with harsh climatic conditions. Grape bushes can easily tolerate winter frosts of –25˚С –27˚С.
Fruit characteristics
The berries of the White Miracle grape (see photo) are large, slightly oval in shape. The weight of one grape reaches 6-10 grams.
In the phase of full ripeness, the color of the fruits is predominantly greenish, but when ripened in the open sun they acquire a yellowish tint. The skin of grapes is very thin and almost invisible when eaten.
Juicy, fleshy pulp, harmonious taste, sweet, refreshing fruits with barely perceptible sourness. The sugar content in ripe fruits reaches 18-19%. Acid content – 6-7 g/l. According to a ten-point system of taste qualities, fruits are rated at 7.9-8 points.
A distinctive feature of the White Miracle grape variety is the absence of berry shedding.You don’t have to rush to pick the grapes after ripening - the fruits can hang on the bushes for up to 2-3 weeks without losing their quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Each winegrower, when choosing the next variety, first of all compares the pros and cons. The advantages of the White Miracle grape variety include:
- excellent rootstock compatibility;
- early ripening;
- unpretentiousness in cultivation;
- large bunches have an excellent presentation;
- excellent keeping quality of ripe fruits;
- grapevines have high frost resistance;
- grapes are relatively resistant to many diseases characteristic of this crop;
- versatility of application;
The only drawback of the Song grape variety is the fragility of the young shoots. However, from the second year of cultivation, the vines become flexible.
Landing rules
The main feature of growing grapevines is the right location. And this grape variety is no exception.
The optimal timing for planting seedlings depends on the region. In the central regions, grapes can be planted at the end of April or in the first ten days of May. But in areas with more severe climatic conditions, you should not start planting before mid-May.
For planting, you need to set aside a lighted, well-windowed area. But at the same time, it is extremely undesirable to plant grapes in areas where drafts reign.
Territories where meltwater accumulates in the spring and rainwater stagnates in the summer and autumn are completely unsuitable for growing grapes. Close proximity to groundwater is also not the best option.Excess moisture is the first enemy of the grape root system.
Prepare the soil in advance for planting grape seedlings. Loose, fertile and well-permeable soil is ideal. You can prepare the following mixture in advance:
- humus - 2 parts
- ash – 1 part
- sand - 1 part.
Mix the soil mixture well.
In the selected area, dig a planting hole of the required size. The main thing is that the root system is located freely in the hole. A drainage layer of broken brick, crushed stone or small stones is laid at the bottom of the planting pit. Subsequently, you need to make a small mound from the mixture prepared in advance. Place the roots of the grape seedling on it.
Gradually fill the seedling with soil mixture, compacting the soil around the seedling. After planting, seedlings need abundant watering. Don't forget to tie up the shoots and provide them with shade for 5-7 days.
Caring for seedlings after planting
To obtain abundant harvests, each crop must be given a lot of time and proper care. Grapes also need regular care.
Regular weeding, correct watering schedule, loosening, pruning and balanced fertilizing are a guarantee of good grapevine growth and high yield.
Provide the seedlings with moderate and regular watering. The average watering rate is 1-2 buckets of water for each bush 2-3 times a week, depending on the weather. In rainy summers, it is recommended to reduce watering. But in drought, plants will require much more moisture.
During fruit formation, it is necessary to increase the watering rate. But with the beginning of grape ripening, on the contrary, it should be reduced or eliminated altogether. Excessive moisture is the first reason for cracking of berries.
For prevention, the White Miracle variety must be sprayed with Bordeaux mixture twice during the season. This event will help protect grape bushes from many diseases.
A properly designed feeding scheme is another point in proper grape care. A week after planting, the seedlings need to be fertilized with nitrogen-based fertilizers. Twice during the season, feed the vines with complex mineral fertilizers. During the formation and ripening of grapes, fertilizer application should be abandoned.
After harvesting, be sure to apply fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium to help the plant regain strength after heavy fruiting and help the grape bushes fully prepare for winter.
Do not forget about such stages of care as pruning and shaping the vine. In the fall, when preparing grapes for winter, it is necessary to remove diseased, broken branches. Grapevines need to be formed in the spring, before active sap flow begins or during the season.
Professionals recommend leaving no more than 6-8 eyes on one shoot. The rest must be mercilessly broken out, since a large number of branches affects the yield reduction.
Diseases and pests
This grape variety is highly resistant to many diseases, such as:
- mildew;
- oidium;
- gray rot.
With regular preventive treatments, grapes will be protected from harmful bacteria and spores.
Their insect pests of the Song grape variety can only be threatened by wasps and bees, and then only during the period of fruit ripening. Therefore, to preserve the harvest, take care in advance of insect traps or mesh bags that protect the grapes from insects.
Storage conditions
Since the shelf life of White Miracle grapes is about 1.5-2 months, it is necessary to create favorable conditions in advance that will preserve the harvest. Ripe fruits can be stored hanging or in boxes and containers.
In the first case, the brushes are tied in pairs and suspended on a rope. It is advisable to hang the harvest in such a way that the brushes do not touch each other. You can store grapes in the attic or attic.
Ripe grapes are placed in one layer in containers or boxes lined with paper. Filled containers are stored in the basement for up to 2 months. Instead of paper, you can pour a thin layer of fine, dry sawdust into the boxes.
Judging by numerous reviews, the White Miracle grapes correspond to the description of the variety by the originators, which is confirmed by photos of the vine and ripe fruits. However, it is difficult to assess the taste of the fruit from photographs.
Professionals say that the ripening of grapes and the accumulation of sugar in the fruits begins in the second half of June. Winegrowers advise taking into account one more feature when growing this variety. In the first few years after planting, the growing season begins 2-3 weeks later than usual.After 3-4 years, the situation returns to normal, and the vines wake up in due time.
A brief description of the White Miracle grape will be presented by the author of the video:
Conclusion
The description of the White Miracle grape variety, reviews about it and photos allow us to conclude that this hybrid deservedly received such a sonorous name. Unpretentiousness, high yield, delicious taste of the fruit - the variety has a lot of advantages. And even a novice winegrower can grow a fruit-bearing grapevine.
I have a Miracle in a greenhouse for the third year, the bush is very powerful, the sleeves are thick, 20 mm or thicker
Now, on June 16, it has already bloomed and the brushes are very colored.
Maybe that's why he's getting fat.
I planted it in a greenhouse. The seedling is strong and growing. Let’s see what happens.