Lydia grapes - surprisingly tasty and frost-resistant variety

The high-yielding Lydia grape is widely used for decorative purposes. His second name is pink Isabella. The birthplace of the plant is North America. In our latitudes, this culture can be found in Moldova and Ukraine.

Description

Lydia grapes have fairly large three- and five-lobed leaves, round in shape. Cutting notch open and deep. Ripe clusters can reach a mass of 150 grams. Round fruits have a dark pink color with a lilac bloom and a strong skin. The pulp of the berries is quite juicy. It has a pleasant taste and strawberry aroma. Sugar content of fruits is within 19%. The shoots of the plant mature well in both the northern and southern regions. The yield of this grape variety is very high. From hectare you can collect more than 150 quintals of fruit. Each bush has a large number of brushes and shoots.

Growing Features

Lydia grapes belong to the late varieties. He feels most comfortable in the southern regions. The period from budding to the onset of harvest ripeness takes an average of 150 days. The plant develops well on well-moistened soils. In dry areas, bushes markedly reduce growth. The vine ripens well enough.

The Lydia grape variety is cold-resistant. With proper care, it is able to withstand temperatures of minus thirty degrees. The plant is resistant to fungal diseases (mildew) and phylloxera. Once a year, it must be sprayed with a Bordeaux mixture. It is best to plant grapes on the southern sunny side of the infield. This will allow you to grow a crop of higher quality. Grapes planted in the southern regions can not be covered for the winter. Lydia is able to bind with her vine any object nearby. Therefore, in late autumn, branches from unnecessary places must be carefully transplanted, strengthening them with props. In this case, dry leaves and bunches must be removed. When ripe, the berries are weakly attached to the bunch. This feature should be considered for residents of areas where strong winds often blow.

Using

Lydia grapes, a photo of which are presented on this page, can be consumed fresh. It also produces magnificent rich juices and an excellent dessert wine with a pleasant aroma. In addition, Lydia is widely used for decorative purposes (landscaping hedges, arbors, balconies and walls of houses).

Planting by cuttings

To place the plant in open ground is best in early spring. First, the stalk must be soaked for several days in water. However, before doing so, it is recommended to refresh the slices, while retaining all the eyes. To stimulate the growth of the root system, the lower part of the shank should be put in a solution consisting of water (1 liter) and honey (30 g). The landing pit should have a depth of at least seventy centimeters. Fertilizers are recommended in the lower layer of the soil. The pit must be covered with earth, and the stalk inserted into a small hole to a depth of 50 centimeters. The soil around the grapes must be compacted by hand. In this case, the upper kidney should be sprinkled with two centimeters of earth. With proper care and regular watering, Lydia grapes will soon bear the first fruits.