As a result of the crossing of two grape varieties - the Gift of Zaporizhia and Arcadia - a hybrid form of Bazhen was born from breeder V.V. Zagorulko. Grapes in terms of ripening is very early. From the beginning of the growing season (the period of bud blooming) to the full ripening of the fruits, this hybrid form needs only a hundred days. Already in mid-August, you can enjoy this juicy beautiful berry.
Grapevine characteristic
Shoots ripen excellently and are distinguished by good growth strength in the Bazhen variety. Grapes have trouble-free cuttings that root perfectly. Grape growers noted that the vine of this hybrid form ripens in the range from 2/3 to 4/5 of the length.
Bazheni bushes belong to the class of tall-growing ones, in diameter the trunk reaches 10 cm. It is recommended to do average pruning of fruiting vines for 6-8 eyes, but you can cut them for 2-3 eyes. It should be borne in mind the optimal load on each bush, which is 30-35 eyes, which is an excellent indicator! Many lovers of grape production claim that the first buds also give excellent fruit.
Most flowering plants have bisexual flowers and are adapted for reliable cross-pollination. The presence of bisexual flowers is also characterized by the Bazhen variety. This grape has a kind of flower that is adapted to self-pollination, or the flowers are pollinated by insects.
Stability of the Bazhen hybrid form
The fruit kidney is able to withstand frosts down to -23º. Resistance to fungal diseases such as mildew (other names: downy mildew or persporosis) and oidium (in other words, real powdery mildew or ashtray), this hybrid form is at the level of 3 points. Sometimes heavy Bazhene clusters lie practically on the ground, and at the same time there are no signs of fungal lesions and rot on them.
Bazhen table grapes. Fruit Description
Bazheni's clusters are large, medium density, sometimes branched. They have a beautiful cylindrical or conical shape. The average weight can reach one kilogram in a single bunch of Bazhen variety. The grapes of this hybrid form have yellowish, very large fleshy-juicy berries. The mass of each of them can be more than twenty grams.
Oval-elongated or ovoid berry with a size of 48 by 28 mm with good sugar accumulation has a pleasant harmonious taste and aroma corresponding to the variety. In the fruits, the presence of subtle fruity notes resembling the taste of cherries or apples is heard. The berry pulp is dense, with a crunch. Everyone will admire such grape fruits. Not a single indifferent will remain!
The amazing Bazhen grape variety is good in every way. Its large beautiful clusters have juicy berries with a fine varietal taste. It has the highest commercial qualities and increased safety during transportation. The Bazhena variety is a worthy hybrid form of table grapes, which is perfect for growing in private vineyards.