Grapes - a plant with ovoid or spherical juicy berries, which are collected in clusters. There are a lot of grape varieties . Only in the CIS countries and the Russian Federation more than three thousand species are grown. Depending on the variety of berries can be of various sizes, different sweetness, and the color changes from green to dark purple, almost black.
Grapes - one of the very first berry crops, which was cultivated by man. It is used in raw form, juices and wines are made from it. In this article, we describe the Rochefort variety, table grapes. It is a hybrid form. Matures very early, within 105-110 days.
Grade description
This is a very common grape in our country. Rochefort variety is characterized by vigorous bushes and large clusters, which can reach a mass of 0.5 to 0.9 kilograms. The cluster itself has the shape of a cone, is quite dense and looks very elegant. Virtually no pea. Blossom begins in early June.
A characteristic feature that distinguishes Rochefort (grapes) is almost one hundred percent marketability.
Berries on bunches are most often dark, red or purple. If the grapes are overripe, then they turn black. The shape is round, but slightly flattened. The average weight of one berry is from seven to nine grams, but sometimes it can reach twelve grams. Size - 26 by 28 millimeters.
The pulp of the fruit is very tasty, with a light muscat flavor. Meaty enough. The berries are covered with a very dense skin, but when eaten, it is not felt. By productivity, Rochefort is an average grape, but it has excellent ripening of shoots, and plant cuttings easily and quickly take root.
This variety propagates best by cuttings. But in order for you to grow a strong and healthy plant, the cuttings must be properly prepared.
We prepare cuttings
Cuttings are cut in the fall, and then they are stored in the basement, laid in wet sand, or in the refrigerator on the lower shelf until February. Only then can they be planted.
Basically, the best grapes grow from shortened cuttings . Rochefort is no exception. Their length should be from ten to twenty centimeters. On the cuttings should be 2-3 kidneys. Planting material must be thoroughly washed and allowed to dry a little. After that, sections are made above the upper kidney and under the lower one. On the lower part of the handle, a knife makes several small incisions at an angle so that roots grow in these places. The prepared material is immersed for a couple of days in a container of water. After this, it is necessary to treat the cuttings with a drug that will stimulate root growth.
Kilchevany
Prepared planting material must be placed in the kilchevator. Kilchieva procedure will accelerate the growth of roots, which will allow you to quickly and easily grow Rochefort (grapes). It is necessary to pour the cuttings with wet sawdust and install on a surface that is heated. In those places where the roots should form, the temperature should be from 20 to 25 degrees. In the zone that will be above the soil level, the temperature should be no more than 15 degrees. If the upper bud of planting material is heated, then it will germinate.
Two weeks after shredding, cuttings must be checked to see if roots appeared on them. If yes, then they are transplanted into the soil mixture for further rooting. Further propagation and planting of grapes is standard.
Afterword
Of all the existing table grape varieties, Rochefort is considered one of the best. Grapes, the reviews of which are always only positive, are easy to grow, it is easy to care for, and the taste is superior to many popular varieties of berries.
Its bunches perfectly tolerate transportation, retain a magnificent presentation, which, combined with excellent taste, makes Rochefort one of the leaders in the modern market.