Grapes are one of those crops that have been grown by man since biblical times. It is eaten not only fresh. Dried grapes - raisins, which have found very great use in cooking and are used mostly for baking, also have excellent taste. An industry such as winemaking is also not without grapes. And in canned form, it is very popular.
The role of selection for grapes
This fruit culture is represented by many varieties, most of which are bred by selection to improve their biological properties and taste. The Galahad grape variety is just that. It is obtained by crossing three varieties (Delight, Talisman and Muscat Delight) by the breeders of VNIIViVe named after J.I. Potapenko.
This table form of grapes is complexly stable, with very early ripening. Berries Galahad grapes are very large, with amber color and excellent harmonious taste. The weight of a bunch of this variety that has earned recognition can reach one and a half kilograms.
The hybrid Halahad bred by selection is resistant to all fungal diseases, which makes it even more popular. Gardeners who at least once heard about the properties that Galahad grapes have are looking for a variety description and methods of cultivation in different sources to be able to replenish their garden collection with such a unique culture.
What are the advantages of the variety
One can talk a lot about the magnificent biological, agrotechnical and taste qualities of Galahad. If we take those to which gardeners pay the most attention, we can distinguish the following:
Galahad grapes are a very frost-resistant crop. It can calmly withstand cooling to -25 degrees, which is very rare for grape crops. This greatly facilitates the work of gardeners at a time when it is necessary to shelter the vine for the winter. Also, the plant has excellent resistance to various pests and diseases.
The early ripening of berries is another indisputable plus that the Galahad grapes possess. In most regions, this variety begins to ripen at the end of July, when the rest is still far from this. From the moment the buds open up before the berries are fully ripe, no more than 100 days elapse in a variety like Galahad grapes.
This berry culture is also very well rooted and can give a big gain. In the prototypes, the growth of the vine was about two meters per year. For fruiting, it must be cut into 6-8 eyes.
Small nuances inherent in this variety
Although Halahard can be fruitful, the very first crop must be artificially limited to prevent overloading the vines. In July, when stepsons and growth points break out, they can be very easily rooted by cuttings. For this, the broken process is enough to put in a jar of water. If you add stimulants to it, it will only accelerate the growth of the root system.
But this variety has one drawback - the fact that the berries on the bunch do not hold very well. But he does not give growers reason to be disappointed in this magnificent variety.