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Recently, many winegrowers have been experimenting with developing new varieties. The “Zarya Nesvetaya” grape became such a representative of the hybrid form.
He was bred by amateur gardener E. G. Pavlovsky. The already known varieties “Cardinal” and “Talisman” served as the mother pair. The “Talisman” grape serves as a donor for the excellent yield and stability of the “Zarya Nevsetaya” variety. And “Cardinal” shared its transportability and keeping quality, which is very important for early grape varieties. The hybrid grape "Zarya Nesvetaya" grows well in the southern regions - the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, the Don region. To grow it in more northern regions, you will have to work hard. But the result does not always satisfy winegrowers, because the hybrid is heat-loving and does not tolerate cool climates. Of course, it will not leave its owner without a harvest, but the taste will be completely different than in the description and reviews. However, other important characteristics for gardeners that the variety possesses have made it a favorite of many amateur and professional gardeners. But this does not mean that winegrowers do not ask questions about the agricultural technology of growing the variety and do not need recommendations on protecting bushes from diseases and pests. The article will pay attention to a detailed description of the Zarya Nesvetaya grape variety, photos of the fruits, and reviews from gardeners.
Description of the variety and characteristics
The official description of the variety states that the Zarya Nesvetaya grapes belong to early hybrids. 110 days after the awakening of the buds, you can enjoy the first harvest. Ripe bunches of the Zarya Nesvetaya grape variety, as in the photo, are ready for harvest in early August. In the southern regions - at the end of July. This characteristic of grapes attracts many gardeners with the prospect of obtaining an early harvest of attractive berries with a muscat taste, and even able to withstand transportation. When the berries of the variety reach full ripening, they can be left on the vine. And for quite a long time. The consequences of this action will be some softening of the pulp, but the density of the bunch is completely preserved.
Another change when harvesting late is a slight change in taste. The sugar content of the berries increases, the acidity decreases, but the degree of transportability remains the same.
A table grape variety, it makes excellent juices, compotes, and desserts. Very useful when eaten fresh. But winemakers also fell in love with grapes due to their amazing taste and aroma. The berry leaves an unusual pink-strawberry aftertaste.
The yield of the Zarya Nesvetaya grape variety, according to gardeners, is considered high. The average is 20-25 kg per bush. But the exact value of the parameter has not yet been established, due to the fact that the grape hybrid is relatively new. Its characteristics are still being studied in different climatic conditions. We can say for sure that the grapes tolerate prolonged rains well, but in the winter they require sheltering the vine.
A more detailed description of the Zarya Nesvetaya grape variety contains information about the plant. Let's take a closer look at each part.
Bush. Vigorous, with a powerful frame and massive structure. The grape vines are strong and thick with great growth vigor.
The shoots of the variety are difficult to break, so the bushes are rarely injured. In addition, the vine is characterized by good fruiting (up to 3 clusters on each) and ripening up to 80% of the shoot length. The only quality that scientists are still figuring out is the dependence of the taste of the berry on the overload of the vine.
Greenery. The leaves of the Zarya Nesvetaya grape variety are medium in size, three-lobed, and serrated on the sides.
They stay firmly on the stem. The color of the leaf blades is bright green with light yellow veins. Peduncles are bisexual, containing a stamen and pistil. Therefore, pollination of the variety occurs stably and planting pollinators in close proximity to the Zarya Nesvetaya grapes is not required. The hybrid blooms from the first half of June.
Beautiful bunches, have the shape of a thickened cone and are very attractive.
The variety is popular among farmers due to stable consumer demand. One bunch of grapes weighs up to 650 g with average quality agricultural technology. If the grapes receive high-quality care, they immediately respond by increasing the weight of the brush to 2 kg. There are no loose clusters on the bush, the berries fit tightly to each other. Another feature of the variety is that there are no small fruits on the clusters. The hybrid is not characterized by peas - the second bonus for industrialists.
Berries. They are egg-shaped, although spherical grapes are also found.
They change color during the ripening period. At first, the grape fruits are light lilac, almost pink. Then they begin to darken and eventually turn dark purple.The average weight is 12 g, but increased care for the bushes allows you to increase the weight of the fruit to 16 g. The juicy and dense pulp crunches when bitten. The skin of the grapes is edible, thin but dense. Thanks to this quality of the skin, the variety’s bunches tolerate transportation well.
Separately about the problems. Gardeners do not have to worry about mildew, oidium, rot, phylloxera, wasps and spider mites. However, leaf rollers, weevils, and birds are a real disaster for grape plantings of the variety.
The grape hybrid is propagated by seedlings and cuttings.
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Pros and cons
The grape hybrid has many positive qualities, and all of them are valued by gardeners.
In their reviews of the Zarya Nesvetaya grape variety, they note the following advantages:
- early harvest ripening;
- high yield;
- large fruit;
- volume and beauty of brushes;
- transportability at a high level;
- good rooting of planting material;
- frost resistance down to -23°C, ability to winter well in shelter;
- resistance to high humidity and fungal diseases.
Cons of the grape variety:
- fragility of the stalks;
- poor heat resistance;
- susceptibility to attacks by birds and gnawing pests;
- the bush's demands on soil fertility;
- the tendency of the vine to overload.
Below we will look at methods of preventing and combating the shortcomings of the Zarya Nesvetaya grape variety.
In the meantime, a short video about the variety:
Landing
Before planting, winegrowers should pay attention to several issues. All of them are devoted to the selection and proper implementation of planting requirements:
- Selection of grape seedlings. The further growth and development of the bush depends on the correct choice of planting material. It is best to purchase seedlings of the variety from nurseries or from reliable gardeners. The seedlings must be healthy and meet all the criteria for planting material of grape varieties. They should not be damaged, broken or damaged by pests.
- Choosing a landing site. The "Zarya Nesvetaya" grape prefers a sunny, windless place. Another cultural requirement is the absence of moisture stagnation. Grape roots do not like excessive moisture, which leads to rotting.
- Preparatory activities for the soil. The pre-selected area is dug up and fertilized. For 1 sq. m add a bucket of organic matter (compost, humus) and 450 g of superphosphate. For spring planting of grapes, preparation is carried out in the fall, for autumn, 3 weeks before the target date.
- Digging planting holes for grapes of at least 80 cm in basic dimensions. For autumn and spring planting, holes are dug a week in advance. This is necessary so that the earth has time to settle a little. Then, before lowering the seedling, a drainage layer and some nutrient soil are added to the hole. They put a peg to support the plant; this technique helps to properly cover young grapes for the winter.
A grape seedling is lowered into a hole, the roots are covered with soil, compacted a little, and watered generously.
It is optimal to immediately mulch the circle around the trunk with straw or sawdust (darkened). When growing a variety in the Moscow region, seedlings are planted in the summer, but they must be covered for the winter and carefully fulfill all the requirements of agricultural technology.
Care stations
The grape variety is unpretentious, so it does not impose any special requirements.It takes root well after planting and begins to bear fruit after 2-3 years.
The main events during the season are:
Watering. Spring moisture recharge is required. It will help the plant to cope well with the period of awakening after winter. Abundant watering is also necessary during the flowering and ovary formation phases. But 2 weeks before the fruits begin to ripen, watering is stopped.
The “Zarya Nesvetaya” grape vine does not need constant pruning, but it will be necessary to shorten the vine by 6-8 buds. Also, you can’t do without sanitary pruning.
Pest control is a must. The main battle has to be waged against leaf rollers. In order not to lose plants, insecticides are used - “DNOC”, “Nitrafen”, “Cidial”, “Tokution”, “Tsimbush”. The drugs are used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fertilizers for the variety are very useful. In spring, “Zarya Nesvetaya” responds well to humus, potassium components are needed at the time of fruit ripening, autumn nutrition is carried out with phosphorus fertilizers.
Regulate the fruit load on the vines. This protects against a decrease in yield and shrinking of berries.
These are the basic recommendations for caring for the Zarya Nesvetaya grapes, according to the description of the variety, as well as a photo of the plant.
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