This “sunny” berry has a wonderful taste and amazing properties. Among them are the charming and alluring beauty of bunches with their expressive coloring, the delightful gamut of numerous color shades that have the best grape varieties, the perfection and variety of fruit shapes of this amazing culture. After all, it is not without reason that they say that this berry is first eaten with eyes ...
Growing
Today, this culture, which was previously planted only in the southern regions, can be seen in the northern kitchen gardens or gardens. This was made possible thanks to the work of breeders - they managed to create the
best grapes that are now grown in the North. This berry is considered one of the ancient cultures. Grapes existed in the Bronze Age, as evidenced by numerous archaeological finds. His bunches are on the ancient cave paintings, they are on the excavated, including on the territory of our country, especially in the Crimea, amphorae and jugs.
Apparently, therefore, over the course of many centuries, the natural evolution of this culture took place, new best grape varieties appeared that are distinguished by the size of berries and bunches, excellent taste, etc.
Today in the world in the countries where this plant grows, there are more than seven thousand of its varieties. In the countries of the former Union, the best grape varieties were identified, including table grapes. These are the so-called indigenous species - Armenian, Dagestan, Georgian, Tajik, Uzbek. Many of them arose in a specific area, where for many decades cultivated and improved in quality terms.
In addition to domestic ones, the best grape varieties that were imported and introduced from European countries such as France, Spain, Italy and Germany played a considerable role in planting this culture in our country.
Nevertheless, species of "local" origin are considered by specialists to be more adapted to the natural conditions of their native territory than those that were brought. As an example, you can bring the best Georgian grape varieties - Rkatsiteli and Saperavi, which are perfectly adapted to the Georgian climate, under the influence of which they were once formed. This is expressed not only in excellent yields, but also in excellent taste.
Kinds
Experts say that over the past twenty years in our country there has been a real boom in this berry culture. Breeders annually grow nearly ten new products, and all of them claim to be the "best grape varieties." However, in pursuit of the size of clusters and fruits, in some species reaching even twenty-eight grams, some varieties lose their taste and useful properties.
Today, this culture is very common in our gardens. But, in order for its cultivation to produce the desired results, summer residents first need to understand the huge variety of species, find out which best grape varieties are most suitable for a particular region.
In terms of ripening, this plant is divided into late and very late, early, early-secondary, as well as secondary and mid-late, and according to purpose - into universal, table and technical. Each subgroup, in turn, consists of a fairly large number of subspecies, many of which are really the best in their category. Table grape varieties are considered the highest quality. Most gardening enthusiasts prefer to plant them in their garden.
Benefits of Dining and Wine Views
They have an excellent presentation in comparison with others - universal and wine varieties. Today on the market there are numerous table varieties with a wide variety of characteristics of the fruits, which are consumed mainly in the fresh state. Many species are interesting in that they are cultivated for the subsequent production of wine. For amateur gourmets, the best varieties of wine grapes should differ in the following characteristics: sugar content of berries, the presence of a nutmeg taste, high return of juice, and also, importantly, resistance to frost and pests.
Ten
Beginning gardeners and summer residents are always primarily interested in specialists, which plants to plant on their sites. A culture such as grapes is no exception. And although it is difficult to answer the question of the best variety reliably, breeders mostly mention the top 10 grape varieties, although most often each of them has its own preferences and its “favorites”. Nevertheless, for a very long time there are such species that have not lost their taste, are excellent for a particular region. In addition, these are the ones that more often than others fall into the annual nomination “Best Grape Varieties”, their photos are most often printed in special literature, etc.
Arcadia
The variety has long been a real decoration not only of home sites, but also of large plantations. He deserved such universal recognition thanks not only to the high quality of the crop, but also to great stability and very easy survival. Being an early grape, it deservedly takes one of the honorable places in the top ten world assortment. Arcadia is characterized by very large clusters, reaching a weight of two or more kilograms. This table variety has a fleshy and juicy flesh, light musky aroma.
Delight
This variety is always mentioned in the top ten one of the first. In addition, it belongs to a very early variety. In addition to resistance to diseases and frosts, Delight also has one, but quite rare and also valuable advantage: its berries practically do not crack and do not rot at all.
White raisins
This mid-ripe grape, popular in our country, has cylindrical wide-brushed brushes. They are not very large - up to three hundred grams, but with fleshy and tasty berries. This variety is considered one of the most sought after. Its berries help a person get rid of irritability and stress. They have no bones at all. The peel on the fruit is thin and transparent, sometimes with small black dots. The flesh of the berries is fleshy, with a very pleasant taste.
Codryanka
This Moldovan variety has a very pleasant taste, pleasing to the eye with its aesthetic forms. Extra early ripening, combined with high productivity and high palatability of its large dark purple oval berries made Kodrianka indispensable for lovers of vine cultivation. For many years, the variety has deservedly taken its stable place in the top ten table grapes.
Lady fingers
Almost all gardeners know about this grape, which is called somewhat original. This mid-season variety with clusters of medium size - large and elongated, is characterized by the absence of seeds and the shape of the berries is oval elongated. They are covered with weak wax and have a moderately sour and moderately sweet taste.
Pleven
Over the years of fruiting in the gardens of our summer residents, the variety showed the highest yield. Apparently, therefore, he is always in the top ten species. Pleven grows well on any soil, it is stable and resilient in all respects. Its clusters are aligned, with the same, as if calibrated, elongated berries and with a harmonious taste. The variety is in high demand in the market, in addition, it ripens very early.
Elegant superearly
Grapes of this variety have proven their right to popularity. It ripens early, withstands frost, rain and drought, and besides, it practically does not get sick. Elegant has beautiful clusters with large ovoid berries of an original shape. It is very easy to normalize it, as gardeners testify, and there are no problems with pinching at all. Bunches of varieties are not damaged, and therefore in the market are in steady demand. It is believed that this is "grapes for the lazy."
Laura
The variety, according to breeders, holds great promise. In the south, Laura and Delight ripen a week apart. The variety has very large oblong yellowish-golden berries. The pulp of the fruit is crisp, tender. Laura’s vine ripens well, easily tolerating frosts of up to twenty degrees. In more severe cold weather, the plant needs shelter.
Talisman, or Kesha-1
Being a “descendant” of the famous Delight and a “parent” for many hybrid forms, this variety, due to its excellent characteristics - early ripening, high yield, resistance to pests or diseases, frost resistance and vigor, is very popular among both amateurs and professionals, growing grapes on an industrial scale.
Strashinsky
This variety withstands difficult competition even with the best species. Its high drought tolerance allows it to grow and develop at a time when other forms wither, dying. The variety has round dark blue berries growing from a medium plum, as well as huge brushes that do not fit even in a five-liter bucket. At the same time, Strashensky is sensitive to overload, so he must be normalized to obtain large clusters. The variety ripens by mid-August, confirming its reputation as one of the best large-berry grapes in the world.