The Furshetny grape variety was created by Ukrainian breeder V.V. Zagoruyko by crossing the Gift varieties from Zaporozhye and Kuban, which, in turn, absorbed the best qualities of Moldova and Cardinal varieties. From Kuban, the variety took the color and shape of berries, and from Zaporozhye I will give Zaporozhye the strength of growth. What is the value of Fourchette grapes?
Grade description
The variety became famous in 2008. The Furshetny grape (photo can be seen in the article) refers to the varieties of early or mid-early ripening. It occurs in 120 days.
Valued for the original taste of berries. Their color changes as they mature. At first it turns purple with a red tint, then it becomes dark blue. On top of the berries are covered with a slight waxy coating. Because of it, the berries appear lighter. The form in the form of a barrel. The weight of one is from 10 to 12 g. Some reach 20 g. The clusters are voluminous, cylindrically-conical in shape. The description of the variety by winegrowers says that their weight ranges from 600 g to 1 kg, sometimes reaching 2 kg.
Grapes of this variety are appreciated for excellent taste. They are juicy, crunchy, have a harmonious taste with fruity notes (a bit like mulberry or plum). The skin is thin. They begin to ripen in August, but with a large number of berries it can drag on until September.
Berries are well stored, do not crack and do not rot even in wet weather. But keeping them on the bush for a long time is not worth it, because the taste of the berries is slightly deteriorating.
Grade Features
The bushes are large, branched, the root system is highly developed, so it easily holds the ground part. They grow rapidly, increasing mass. The flowers are bisexual, therefore, do not need a pollinator variety.
The bush is frost-resistant, it can withstand frosts up to 22 degrees without shelter. In the spring it can tolerate night frosts. Therefore, it can be grown even in the middle lane.
Buffet propagation
It is quite simple to propagate Buffet grapes. To do this, in the spring it is necessary to dig in as many layers as possible - young lashes. They are immersed to a depth of about 10 cm, fixed and sprinkled with earth. Constantly keep the place where the layering is buried wet. You can use mulching.
By autumn, young bushes will have a root system. They can be planted in a permanent place.
Propagation by cuttings
If there is no opportunity to get layering, it is easy to get a young plant from a cuttings cut in autumn. It should have at least three kidneys. They are insisted in water with the addition of Heteroauxin, Kornevin, or other activators of the formation of the root system. Usually the buds awaken and germinate. Waiting for root formation is not necessary. Cuttings with the formed callus are planted so that 2 buds are underground and the third is outside. Compact the soil. Then a hill of light soil is poured so as to close the entire stalk as much as possible. If the buds are well sprouted, leave them on top and cover with a glass jar, a plastic bottle.
Experienced winegrowers are advised not to rush to plant Furshetny grapes in a permanent place. You can hold the bush planted in the "school" or a bucket until he throws the first brush. So they are easier to hide from frost. After all, young plants are not as resistant to frost as adults.
Planting
It is better to plant Fourchette grapes on a site that is lit and protected from the north winds. He will not bear fruit in the shade. It grows well and bears fruit on a hill in the east-west direction, in front of the wall of the house. The distance between the bushes should be at least 3 meters. The future crop depends on the preparation of the soil for cultivation. Begin to prepare a place for a new bush for several seasons. For spring planting, this is autumn.
Not later than a month before planting, prepare a pit with a depth of at least 60 cm. It’s nothing that the young bush is small. The soil is prepared so that for the next few years it is quite loose, allowing the roots to easily penetrate into the lower layers. And the nutrients laid down during this period will make it possible to quickly build up mass.
Buffet grapes are planted in sandy soil in trenches, in clay and loam, with a close occurrence of groundwater - on ridges. Thus, the bushes in the first case fall below ground level, do not overheat from sunlight, and in the second case they rise above ground level. The root system of the Furshetny grape will be better warmed up, and the water will not destroy the root system, leading to decay.
The excavated earth is mixed with rotted manure or compost, a glass of wood ash, complex mineral fertilizers are added. If necessary - make sand or clay (to retain moisture).
Near the bush, a peg for tying and plastic bottles for irrigation are installed. After a few years, they can be replaced with asbestos-cement pipes.
Buffet grape care
Care for the grape bush is necessary to carry out the weight of the growing season. Immediately after planting, this is regular watering. Contaminate up to 20 liters of water. Watered in dry weather at least once a week. Mulch the soil around the trunk. Mulch will not only retain moisture, but will also prevent weeds from growing and drowning the bush.
Aisles are kept clean, mowing or weeding grass and weeds. The first two years are watered regularly.
In adult bushes, the fruiting stems are constantly tied up. They are placed horizontally, otherwise shoots will only develop from the upper buds. Paired arrows are constantly breaking off, shortening those on which the fruits are tied. But at the same time it’s not worthwhile tearing off stepsons and chasing the tops (tearing off). In this case, sleeping points can germinate, which will weaken the bush. Removing stepsons, leave up to 2 leaves on them. Coinage is done in August.
Watering grape bushes
Adult plants are watered less often. 10 days before flowering, watering is generally stopped so as not to provoke shedding of color. Water-loading irrigation is done in autumn.
They do not use irrigation by sprinkling; if possible, they protect the bush from rain. This will save him from fungal diseases.
Struck by mildew and ovidium (lesion level 3 points).
Bush formation
The creator of the Buffet variety recommends growing a bush without a stem, on several sleeves. The total load on the bush is from 40 to 50 eyes. Cut the lashes for 5 ... 8 kidneys. If this operation is not carried out, the berries will be small, and the number of shoots will be huge.
Trim start from the third year after planting. Cut at an angle of 45 degrees. The slope is inclined to the side opposite to the eye. The procedure is carried out in the fall after the leaves have completely fallen and the first frosts come. In the spring you need to cut only before the start of sap flow. If you do this later, the vine will "cry" - the juice will flow out, and the bush will weaken.
It is not always worth trimming according to general recommendations. It is necessary to monitor what kind of buds grow fruiting shoots on a particular bush. But it is not worth overloading the Furshetny grapes. Feedback from winegrowers suggests that this variety is prone to the formation of a large number of clusters. But this leads to a change in the ripening period and deterioration of the quality of the berries.
The first three years, Buffet grapes need to be covered for the winter. Then take into account the climatic conditions of the area. If frosts at least sometimes exceed 23 frosts, it is better to protect bushes with a dry shelter. To do this, put on the ground under the bush lapnik, boards, cardboard on top, roofing. The air must pass through the cracks to the branches of the bush, otherwise they may die.