The Giovanni grape variety is one of the earliest. It differs in its unusual appearance of brushes, harmonious taste and popularity among buyers. The variety is also versatile - its berries are used for a variety of purposes.
Brief information about Giovanni grapes
The variety is characterized by early ripening, a bright taste with a nutmeg aftertaste and sugary pulp.
The Giovanni variety was developed on the basis of crossbreeding ZOS-1 and F-4. This grape was bred in Russia, therefore it was for the first time that the inhabitants of our country evaluated it. After the propagation of the variety went quite far beyond the borders of the country: to Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine.
The most optimal conditions for the cultivation of varieties are considered moderate continental climatic conditions. The plant grows and develops well in the southern regions, but requires proper soil preparation.
Giovanni grapes are a fairly popular variety. The secrets of his relevance in the following:
- Giovanni is distinguished by a beautiful large brush and unusual shape berries.
- Due to the attractive appearance of the berries, the variety sells well in the market.
- On the table, volumetric brushes with dark fruits look quite impressive, and the pulp contains in large quantities useful substances and vitamins.
- Doctors recommend the juice from Giovanni grapes to children to increase immunity. The pulp of berries contains substances that strengthen blood vessels and enhance therapy during the treatment of anemia.
Grade characteristics
Giovanni's leaves are dark green with deep cuts. Since the variety is considered to be a table for its intended purpose, it is mainly fruits that make jams, preserves, marmalade, fruit drinks, preservation, desserts. Also often fragrant liquors are made from the pulp along with the peel.
The description of Giovanni grapes is as follows:
- the plant stands out for its vigorous bushes with a massive trunk and stems;
- a strong root system that holds well inside the soil and successfully survives;
- the diameter of the vines is average, but flexible and resilient enough, it maintains integrity even with careless handling.
In the middle lane, the grapes ripen in about 120 days, in the south the ripening period is reduced by 20 days, and in the northern regions the Giovanni grapes will ripen for 3 weeks longer. Slightly ripening time may vary due to care.
The average yield of 15 kg per bush. Fruits Giovanni stably, even weather conditions do not interfere, if you take precautions. Shoots ripen almost 100%, so overload is possible. One shoot usually gives a single brush, but sometimes two clusters can develop at once. The cluster itself grows large, moderately dense. The weight of the bunch is from 700 grams to 1.5 kg, depending on the care.
The berries are oval, pointed on tops. The dense skin is almost not felt when biting. The color of the berry is dark lilac or black with a lilac hue. One fruit weighs about 16 grams, but with good care, this figure can increase to 25 grams.
Giovanni grapes: description of the variety, advantages and disadvantages
Giovanni, like any other variety, has its positive and negative sides.
Pros:
- early ripening;
- large bunch;
- large berry;
- a presentable view of Giovanni grapes, a photo of which confirms this fact;
- unpretentiousness of a grade;
- fruiting stability;
- the variety is resistant to the main diseases characteristic of grapes (namely, oidium and mildew);
- resistant to low temperatures (can withstand up to -25 degrees).
Minuses:
- in case of untimely harvesting, the berries are wrinkled;
- the variety is prone to overload;
- in case of violation of irrigation rules, the variety is prone to peeling (the appearance of bare patches);
- productivity decreases during droughts, therefore it is demanding on watering;
- sensitive to gray rot, subjected to anthracnose and phylloxera;
- prone to attack by wasps and birds.
Growing Giovanni
For comfortable adaptation of seedlings and proper development, you must follow the rules of planting:
- Choose the right planting material and remove the extra stems on the seedlings.
- Cut the stem into 8 eyes.
- Dip each root into the clay mixture.
- During the autumn planting, seedlings are sheltered so that they do not freeze.
- During spring planting, seedlings need to be protected from the sun, creating an artificial shadow.
Grape care
Caring for Giovanni grapes is not complicated: systematic loosening of the soil, weeding, weed removal, and katarovka (removal of sprouted roots).
Before the vegetation begins, the bushes are treated for the purpose of prevention with fungicides and insecticides. During the growing season, the plant needs to be watered intensively, since the green part is forming, the ovary of flower stalks and the formation of fruits.
Giovanni grape bushes require pruning, it is made taking into account the growth of the bush. If this procedure is not carried out, it can reduce the productivity of grapes. It is also important to cut off the stepsons in time so that the plant does not waste strength on them.
Planting and fertilizer
For planting, different methods are used: parietal, trellis, arched and arbor. From the wall you need to indent at least 1.5 meters, and the distance between the bushes is 2.5 meters.
Fertilizers are applied three times per season:
- The first time fertilize during planting with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, as well as organic: manure, humus, compost.
- The second time you need to feed before the start of the growing season. Nitrogen-containing substances are added to previous fertilizers. Nitrogen helps in the formation of leaves and fruits, but slightly slows down the development of roots and woody parts. Therefore, nitrogenous fertilizers are applied only once.
- For the third time, grape bushes can be fed in the fall after harvest.
If the bushes are young (up to 3 years), then after the last feeding, they must be covered for the winter, even in the southern regions.
Observing the simple rules of growing Giovanni grapes, you can get a high yield.