Grapes - this is a unique berry, known for a long time for its beneficial properties and taste. Today there is an abundant variety of varieties that are created on the basis of the climatic conditions of the regions for the maximum yield. Let's talk about one of the varieties called so: grapes "Fun".
Grade description
This is a fairly common form. Grapes "Fun" howled bred by the famous breeder V.V. Zagorulko, by combining the varieties "Laura" and "Codrianka". The people can hear another name for this type of dark grape, such as "Black Laura."
This berry has a short ripening period of only 100-110 days. And the bushes themselves grow very quickly and are able not only to bear fruit, but also to perform decorative functions for open buildings, for example, verandas. The clusters of this variety have a cylindrical shape and can reach a mass of up to 900 g.
If we talk about berries of a variety such as "Fun" (grapes), their description will be based on fairly large sizes (one berry 10-11 g), as well as on unusual taste. This variety is very juicy and tasty, perfect for various preparations, including the manufacture of homemade wine and juice.
The frost resistance of the berries reaches minus 21 degrees Celsius, while they are not susceptible to rot attacks and practically do not get sick. The disadvantages include increased attention of wasps to this variety.
Planting grapes "Fun"
The "Fun" grape variety is unpretentious, so planting is possible on any soil, but it will yield high yields on the chernozem.
Landing is possible both in the spring and in the autumn period. It is important to pay attention when buying seedlings to roots that should not be dry, and the shoot should be green and at least 15 cm long.
Before planting, carefully inspect the roots and remove dried parts. For fast and productive development of a seedling, leave only 2-4 eyes on it, and remove the rest. Choose a soil with good moisture, ideally, groundwater should pass at a level of 2 meters down. The pit will be 0.8 m deep enough. Be sure to fertilize the soil before planting with minerals and humus.
When your sprout is planted, be sure to pour plenty of water (20 l) and loosen the soil.
Watering grapes
To obtain a high level of productivity, proper watering is necessary. Avoid the two most common mistakes:
- watering every day with a hose;
- watering the bushes from above, while falling on the flowers.
The best way to supply the Fun grapes with water is the trench method. In spring, it is better to water the bushes with cool water, which will slow down flowering and prevent frost from damaging the crop.
Special watering is required during the flowering period of the plant, especially during periods such as:
- at the moment when the flowers begin to bloom;
- after they have faded;
- when the berries begin to form.
For the cold season, grapes must be wrapped up. Especially in the central regions of Russia, where winter is quite harsh, the question often arises of how to cover grapes for the winter in the Moscow Region and other regions.
How to wrap grapes
Despite a rather high frost resistance index (21 degrees), grapes still require careful handling and wrapping up for the winter. Consider how to shelter grapes for the winter in the suburbs.
In order not to end up with the process of rotting the variety, it is necessary to lay polyethylene or thin plywood on the ground so that after laying the vine it does not come into contact with the soil.
Wrapping grapes will take place in several stages:
- First, you need to tie each bush with several ribbons or a soft rope.
- Lay the tied bushes on covered ground.
- Next, you need to make and install several metal arcs.
- Polyethylene is laid on the arcs, which will become a protective layer from frost and snow.
If you planted annual shoots, then you need to cut them off every year, leaving the maximum number of eyes.
And also do not forget to fertilize the soil so that the crop always remains stably at a high level. Moreover, it is necessary to fertilize before flowering grape variety "Fun".
Protection against diseases and pests
Grapes "Fun" can be exposed to fungal diseases and pest attacks, such as mildew and oidium. To avoid damage to your plant, it is necessary to carry out chemical or agricultural processing on time.
If your grapes were attacked by mildew, then do the following to protect:
- Mulch the soil under the bush.
- Add fertilizer with potassium phosphorus to the soil.
- Remove the damaged branches.
- Perform preventive treatment of the bushes with a solution of Bordeaux fluid.
If your plant was attacked by oidiums, then the following measures must be taken:
- Tie the shoots.
- Be sure to break off areas of the affected branches.
- Around the bush, completely weed the area from the weeds.
- Also treat with Bordeaux fluid or colloidal sulfur.
With the timely implementation of all protective measures, your harvest will remain intact and will delight your taste.
Variety "Fun" is very popular due to its unpretentiousness and excellent taste. Let's see the reviews of gardeners about him.
Reviews about the grape variety "Fun"
If you look at what kind of variety such as Zabava grapes, reviews in the horticultural environment, most remained quite a selected variety.
The main thing that lovers of cottages and kitchen gardens emphasize is its beautiful appearance and taste. The main advantages are unpretentiousness and frost resistance, which allows you to expand the range of grape cultivation. It enjoys great popularity in central Russia, in particular, the Moscow Region and surrounding areas.
Even novice gardeners are recommended to plant and grow this particular grape variety.