Every lover of grapes wants to have such a variety on their site that will be an excellent raw material for wine or the best treat for the table. These two qualities are perfectly combined in the grape variety “Rails Pink Sidlis”. The variety was bred by American breeders in the eighties of the last century. Grapes "Relayns Pink Sidlis" is appreciated for its early ripening, universal purpose and great taste.
Description
Of all the existing varieties obtained at the universities of Arkansas, this is the most frost-resistant. He has powerful bushes with high growth power. The clusters are dense, of regular cylindrical shape, weighing about 300 grams. Berries are small, round, pink in color. The skin is strong and not very thick. The pulp is juicy, melting and pleasant. The variety is characterized by a high sugar content of 25% and low acidity of 6 g / l. On average, one berry weighs about 1.5 g. It takes about 110 days from buds to ripening to ripening.
For grapes "Rails Pink Sidlis" characterized by good ripening of shoots - up to 80%. During the growing season, you can collect up to 150 kg / ha of the crop.
Advantages
The variety has many advantages over others:
- very early ripening;
- no seeds;
- high sugar content;
- high frost resistance (up to -27 degrees), allowing you to grow a culture without shelter;
- the plant is highly resistant to certain diseases: mildew, oidium and some others.
Despite the advantages, the variety has disadvantages. If the weather is very rainy during the ripening phase, the berries may crack.
Landing Features
Grapes “Relayns Pink Sidlis” are planted in a permanent place in spring or autumn, following standard planting rules:
- The place is chosen sunny, open, but protected from the wind.
- Best of all, the Rails Pink Sidlis grape variety grows on loose clay, carbonate, low carbonate and rocky soils.
- Saplings are planted in planting pits 1x1 m in size. Drainage from stones or brick battle is necessarily laid at the bottom.
- The soil for powdering the bush is mixed with fertilizers: a tablespoon of nitrogen and the same amount of phosphorus-potassium mineral.
- A layer of fertile soil is placed in the planting hole, then a plant is planted, spreading the root system.
If planting is planned in the fall, then the plant should be planted a month before the onset of stable frosts, so that it has time to take root.
According to the description, the Rails Pink Sidlis grape needs support. It is installed immediately upon landing. With the development of plants, the support is strengthened.
How to care
Caring for a plant is easy. According to the description of the grape variety "Rails Pink Sidlis", when grown should:
- To carry out preventive treatments against pests and diseases. For this, various insectofungicides are used according to the instructions. Typically, plants are treated with iron sulphate, Bordeaux liquid and other drugs.
- The first treatment is carried out in conjunction with the introduction of nitrogen fertilizer.
- The main processing and top dressing of the bushes should be carried out during the period of active growth, and from mid-July should be fed and watered with fertilizers.
- Be sure to trim, leaving 40-50 eyes on the bushes.
In the heat, to preserve moisture, it is recommended to mulch the soil. This will help maintain moisture and protect against the active growth of weeds.
Ensure a safe wintering allows the autumn preparation of the vine. Despite the high frost resistance, it is recommended to additionally cover the plant when growing a variety in the middle lane and in the north of the Russian Federation. It is important to remember that during spring drops, water should not accumulate where the vine is buried. Be sure to systematically ventilate the plant.
Watering
In temperate latitudes, the humidity level for Rails Pink Sidlis is sufficient. If at the time of pouring berries drought, then the vine is periodically watered. In arid areas, watering continues even after harvesting.
Proper watering and the application of microelements is a guarantee of a good harvest next year. Watering of different types of soil is carried out by several methods:
- sandy watered often, but in small doses;
- clay - rarely, but abundantly;
- in other cases, watered as the soil dries.
Fertilizer application
Before fruiting the vine must gain strength. To do this, the soil is enriched with nutrients. During the collection of juice, berries should not be fertilized.
Since spring (during the period of active growth of the vegetative part), nitrogen fertilizers are added. After harvesting, they make combined special fertilizers intended for grapes.
Disease protection
In early spring, long before the buds open, they are treated with Bordeaux mixture, insecticides, offered in summer houses. These products protect the vine from fungal diseases and insects. They are also used after pruning bushes and removing leaves.
To repel insects in the vineyards, repellent devices are used that make a sound unbearable for them, but not perceived by the human ear.
Collection and use of berries
As you can see in the photo, “Relines Pink Sidlis” grapes are a variety with medium-sized berries. The collection of bunches for long transportation is carried out at the stage of technical ripeness. Berries are used as food for dessert: raisins and compotes are made from them. Winemakers make great wines. Apply grapes to food and fresh. From berries receive juices of high palatability.
When growing grapes, it is important to take care of it correctly. Just one wrong step and you can be left without a crop next year.