Grapes are one of the most popular grapes. He is firmly entrenched in the list of the best species due to his taste and rather unpretentious nature. The Gala grape variety belongs to relatively new varieties, but has already managed to win the hearts of gardeners. The story of the appearance of this plant is also interesting. In this article we will introduce you to the information necessary for successful cultivation and obtaining a rich harvest.
Appearance story
Grapes are the result of the work of a famous Ukrainian breeder. Vitaly Zagorulko combined two different varieties - “cod cheese” and “gift of Zaporozhye”. Thanks to the successful combination, we got a variety that grows well in our climate. Initially, grapes were quite expensive, for one seedling they asked about two thousand rubles. Now the situation has changed, the variety has already ceased to be a novelty, and accordingly, the price has dropped to one hundred rubles. This affordable cost made it possible to plant this grape to anyone who wants to enjoy sweet berries.
The most important thing
Grapes, the description of which we present to you, belong to the table species. The berries have a rich blue color and have a pronounced taste. "Gala" ripens relatively early, which makes the variety even more attractive for growing. After all, everyone wants to have bushes in their garden, which can be harvested earlier than others do. Most often this is the variety you see on the shelves, while others are just starting to ripen.
Grape Gala: Description of the Variety
There are several important points that you should know before you get such a bush. Firstly, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the variety, and secondly, with the rules for caring for it. This will help you in choosing and will not make mistakes later during the cultivation. So, what is a gala grape:
- the berries have an elongated oval shape and delicate flesh, the sweet taste of grapes has a slight acidity;
- brushes have an impressive appearance in the form of a cone, and each berry can reach nine grams; as a result, you can get very large brushes;
- large leaves help create a good shadow, so many plant this variety not only for the sake of the crop, but also for the design of the arbor or arch;
- the plant is pollinated independently, so there are no problems with the ripening of berries, as well as with underdevelopment of the brushes, as in many other varieties;
- excellent tolerance of frost makes it possible to grow this grape in regions with a cold climate, it winters quietly at a temperature of -21;
- the advantage of the variety is the ability to resist the attacks of diseases and pests, often the owner does not need to additionally treat the plant with chemicals;
- the disadvantage is the fact that if you do not harvest the crop on time, the berries begin to crack, juice flows out, which attracts wasps.
Care Tips
Grape "Gala" does not belong to particularly capricious varieties, but still requires some attention. In order for the bush to grow and develop correctly, follow the advice of specialists:
- Constantly monitor the formation of the bush to prevent the vine from being overloaded. Too many brushes on the vine cause the grapes to become sour and small, and also begin to ripen slowly. It is best to carry out the circumcision procedure in the autumn before the onset of frost.
- When pruning grapes, carefully study the information on how to do it correctly. After trimming, at least thirty buds and eight eyes should remain on the branch.
- In the process of growing, it is recommended not to neglect the treatment of the bush with special means that prevent various diseases from appearing. Despite the fact that this variety is resistant to disease damage, there is no need to hope for absolute resistance, but it is better to help the plant and protect itself from crop loss. This must be done before the grapes begin to bloom.
- For winter, we recommend sheltering the bush, especially if you live in a region where frost can be more than -21 degrees.
- Like any plant, Gala grapes need to be nourished, especially when the seedling is transformed into an adult plant.
Landing
“Gala” - grapes, the photo of which you see here, refers to those species that need to be planted at the end of the spring period. This is due to the fact that frosts will definitely not come, and there will be no danger to seedlings. Inspect the seedling carefully before planting. Trim all wilted roots and shoots. If this is not done, then this will negatively affect the rate of rooting and development of the bush. Dig a hole about eighty centimeters in diameter, with a depth of about a meter. Sprinkle half of the pit with pre-prepared soil. An ideal soil for grapes is a mixture of fertile soil with two buckets of fertilizer. If you are planting several bushes, leave at least 2 m between the bushes. Be sure to mulch the earth around the planted bush. It is best to use straw, foliage and humus for this.
Watering mode
Watering grapes must be carried out using special holes. Before watering the plant, dig a hole about 40 centimeters in diameter around the root. Do not dig too close to the root, as this may damage the system. Moreover, this method of irrigation helps to properly distribute water and prevents it from stagnating. The recommended volume is one bucket, and for an adult bush - two. If we consider the irrigation system from the very planting, then you need to do this according to the following scheme:
- Watering immediately after the planting procedure.
- Seven days after planting.
- When the seedlings reach thirty centimeters in height.
- Before the plant begins to bloom.
- Berries reach a diameter of half a centimeter.
- Before harvesting, in order to improve the quality of ripened berries.
- The last watering before you cover the bush for the winter. At the same time, the amount of water increases by half a bucket, it is also recommended to add Superphosphate to the water.
Grapes: reviews
Summing up, I want to note that the reviews of gardeners clearly show all the advantages of this variety. The plant does not require special care, but the crop exceeds all expectations. This type is especially praised by those who earn by selling early grape varieties. People are happy to buy berries that they missed during the winter. The main thing is not to miss the ripening time and collect the entire crop. Then no problems with the plant will arise. In any case, all of the listed measures for the care of the bush are worth taking to get fine
grape brushes.