The grape "descendant of rhizamate" belongs to the table hybrid subspecies and was obtained by crossing such varieties as the "talisman" and "rhizamate". This early and rather frost-resistant variety has gained popularity among domestic winegrowers. It has excellent characteristics that distinguish it from other varieties.
Appearance and photo
In the description of the grape "descendant of rhizamate" you can notice the characteristics inherent in parental varieties.
- He has quite large berries, the weight of which reaches twenty grams.
- Its pulp is quite dense, crunchy and aromatic. According to experts, the berries smell like nutmeg.
- As you can see in the photo of the grapes "descendant of rhizamate", the shape of the fruit is elongated and oval. The color is pink with uneven color.
- It ripens within 100 days and is considered quite prolific.
- He has large enough breasts, the weight of which ranges from half a kilogram to one and a half.
- It has excellent storage and transportation performance. Due to these qualities, the “descendant of rhizamate” grapes are often grown for sale. Attractive appearance is very popular with customers.
This grape belongs to the early varieties. They begin to harvest, as a rule, already in the twentieth of July and continue until September. Due to the rather high sugar content, the fruits of this variety are very fond of wasps. In the description of the grape "descendant of rhizamate" its good frost resistance is indicated. He is able to withstand temperatures up to twenty-six degrees below zero. Another feature of this variety is that its fruits can be on the bushes for a very long time without cracking.
Breeding methods
Bushes are planted using cuttings that are harvested when pruning. Their length should be no more than ten millimeters and not less than eight. Immediately after the cuttings are cut, they should be kept in a solution of copper sulfate and only then sent to the refrigerator for storage. Towel-dried cuttings are usually stored in a plastic bag. They begin to germinate no earlier than the 20th of January.
To do this, pour a mixture of humus and park soil into a small container. In addition, for planting you will need sand, which is preheated in the oven. It is poured into a small container where the stalk is inserted. Then everything is covered with soil mixture and watered. Instead of sand, sawdust can also be used. They are sprinkled on top of the soil mixture after the stalk is stuck. Pots should be covered with a film or a cut plastic container.
And also grapes are propagated using layering. To do this, next to the mother bush make a canal with a depth of about twenty centimeters and sprinkle with fertilizer. Next, a branch is laid, strengthened with wire, instilled and watered. During the summer, new sprouts appear, which are dug up and divided in the fall. Before sending the shoots to storage, they are dipped in clay.
Landing and care
As a rule, before planting, the cuttings should have sufficiently strong leaves. In the garden, they dig a hole about seventy centimeters deep. Shoots of seedlings are spread so that they are deployed to the south side. Sand and expanded clay are poured at the bottom of the pit, after which they are fertilized with humus and well watered. This variety is quite unstable to fungal diseases. Therefore, when choosing seedlings, you should carefully examine the planting material so that you do not have to get rid of it after a while. It is advisable to treat them with a special composition from the fungus before planting on the site.
Grape soil
When planting and growing the soil is of great importance. This plant loves hilly open spaces and is very sensitive to soil quality. Grapes do not like wetlands with stagnant water. And also dense and heavy soil acts adversely on it.
This plant prefers loose sandstones that transmit heat well. The “descendant of rhizamate” grape variety grows well on soil enriched with nitrogen, carbonate and phosphorus. Gravel, sand, as well as organic fertilizers are necessarily laid in the pit so that the soil retains moisture.
How to water
Gardeners consider the best option for watering through a pipe. To do this, when planting, a pipe is initially buried, which leads to the roots of the plant. As a rule, ash is added to water. This is done in order to feed the grapes at the same time. The liquid mixture should be warm and settled. For the first time, the bushes are watered in early spring, immediately after the winter shelter is removed. As a rule, at least 40 liters of water are used for one plant. A second time watered before the flowering of grapes begins, and a third time after its completion. One more time you can water the bush in mid-autumn after harvesting.
Shelter for the winter
In the northern regions, it is desirable to harbor grapes. To do this, use material that can be purchased in special stores. Especially seriously should approach spring night frosts. The fact is that sleeping kidneys can withstand up to -4 ° C, but already awakened ones die even at one degree of frost. Therefore, grapes have to be covered even in spring. It is not recommended to use a plastic film, since the greenhouse provokes fungal diseases.
However, the grape "descendant of rhizamate" has a fairly high frost resistance. According to winegrowers, he is able to withstand temperatures up to minus 25 degrees. However, experienced gardeners consider it necessary to play it safe and prepare shelter.
Transplanting an adult bush
As a rule, it is carried out in the spring, after it warms noticeably. A pit is prepared in advance in which hot water is poured. Then put gravel and sand at the bottom, after which humus is poured. Experts advise throwing several barley grains into the pit to provide the grapes with a natural antibiotic and antioxidants. Thanks to them, the plant better takes root in a new place. The bush is laid with a slope, and the top of the vine is cut off.
Diseases and Pests
The description of the grape variety “descendant of rhizamate” indicates that this plant is very often affected by various fungal diseases and insect pests. Many winegrowers prefer to use natural remedies instead of store preparations. For example, whey of sour milk has proved to be quite good, as well as decoctions of some herbs.
- If the plant is affected by oidium, it is best to use a liquid solution of cow manure.
- Gray rot very often occurs as a result of dampness and cooling. It strikes clusters of grapes, covering them with an unpleasant gray coating that looks like porridge. For treatment, fungicide preparations are used. It is also recommended to remove affected areas to prevent the spread of the disease. From gray rot, “Vitriol” and “Karbofos” help quite well.
- In regions with a warmer climate, grapes very often get anthracnose. This disease is characterized by brown spots on leaves framed by a white border. In the absence of proper treatment, the shoots become covered with ulcers, as a result of which the entire bush can die. For treatment using Bordeaux fluid or the drug "Ridomil".
- Yellow spots on the leaves, which eventually lead to torsion, indicate a disease such as powdery mildew. A characteristic white powdery coating appears on the bottom of the leaf plate, while the surface of the leaf is slightly oily. For treatment, Ridomil and Antracol are used. And also Bordeaux fluid has proven itself perfectly.
The sweet fruit of the “descendant of rhizamate” grapes very often attract wasps and birds. Grape growers pull on the mesh bags, and in the nearest posts close holes.