Which winegrower does not want to have a variety that yields a high, easy to care for crop, and with large bunches of delicious sweet berries, and is still ripe early? Breeders did not lag behind the wishes of winegrowers and by crossing two white varieties (Frumoasa Albe and Korinka Russkaya) received a unique grape variety Galbena Nou.
Grade description
According to homegrown winegrowers, this variety is one of the most delicious among the early ripe for fresh consumption or for compotes and canned food. It is known by the names Galbena Nou, Zolotinka or New Yellow grapes.
With a bush height of up to 3 m, it is characterized by extremely high fruitfulness (up to 80%) along the entire length of the vine. Already 2 years after planting, Galbena Nou grapes give their first gronks. The variety stands out in large clusters of conical shape weighing from 400 to 700 g.
The berries are large and round (they can weigh from 6 to 9 g each), rarely, but they are slightly oval in shape. The color of the fruit is from light green to golden. The pulp is very juicy, pitted and with a strongly pronounced muscat aroma.
It is important to know: the size of berries of this variety directly depends on the load of the bush in clusters. The more of them, the less they are.
Galbena Nou grapes are grown in Ukraine, the middle zone of Russia and Belarus. Thanks to the work of breeders, he has several advantages that have made him popular in summer cottages in these countries.
Benefits of Galbena Nou
There are a number of characteristics that make this nutmeg table variety popular with both professional winegrowers and amateurs:
- Galbena Nou grapes ripen in 100-120 days;
- frost-resistant variety that can be grown even in the northern regions;
- It is distinguished by height, therefore, before planting, it is necessary to allocate more space to it in advance;
- well takes root;
- the variety is not picky about the soil;
- can be used as a graft, as it is combined with almost all grape varieties;
- ripens along the entire length of the vine;
- his flowers are bisexual;
- resistant to most diseases;
- It does not require special care.
It is important to know: not only winegrowers appreciated the taste of this variety. Birds and wasps are the most malicious pests, from which you need to protect beautiful large clusters.
The only drawback of the variety is a certain friability of its berries, which is not suitable for mass sale.
Grape planting
Although Galbena Nou grapes (description above) are unpretentious, there are several nuances that should be considered when planting it. This will help in the future to harvest a large crop:
- this variety is planted in November;
- it is necessary to check the root system and, if defects are found, eliminate them;
- if the landing takes place in the spring, then from the second half of March to April;
- the pit should be up to half a meter in diameter, and the depth should exceed the length of the roots of the seedlings;
- before planting, you need to fertilize the pit with humus mixed with superphosphate;
- the seedling is installed in the pit and sprinkled with soil to half;
- water and compact the earth;
- Sprinkle the remaining ground a hole a couple of centimeters above the upper eye.
Such an approach will allow young growth to take root well and give the first crop already in the third year.
Galbena Nou grapes pruning and shelter for the winter
The fact that this variety is improperly looked after is indicated by the size of the grapes. Some gardeners believe that this is a sign of Galben Nou, but it is not. It is enough to carry out the correct work on pruning and forming the vines, as he will give in response large clusters with large berries.
- As a rule, when planting a seedling, 5 buds were left on it, of which only 2 of the strongest leave the next year. Of these, 2 branches will be formed.
- These vine processes sprout from the base of the vine underground. They are called "sleeves."
- The next year you need to grow 4 of these "sleeves". This pruning is especially good in the northern regions, as it allows you to form a more powerful bush.
- On new branches, 5 buds are left, and the rest is boldly cut off. It is better if this work is carried out in the fall, when the plant is preparing for rest, and not in the spring, during sap flow.
It is important to know: when pruning is done in the fall, and it is easier to cover the grapes for the winter.
It is not difficult to keep this variety, as it can withstand short-term frosts up to -25 degrees. It is enough to cover the young bush with polyethylene and sprinkle with earth. In adult grapes, “sleeves” fall to the ground and wrap themselves up in the same way, or you can make grooves in the ground and tuck them.
It is important to remember: it is necessary to open Galbena Nou grapes before the onset of the vegetative period. The branches are dug up and tied again to the trellis with the first heat.
In the southern regions, where frosts rarely reach -25 degrees, autumn pruning and sheltering of grapes for the winter are not necessary at all. The only thing he is afraid of is prolonged icing. If the branches are covered with ice for 3 days or more, the buds may suffocate and there will be no harvest this year.
Diseases and Pests
This variety is a little troublesome, since it is practically not susceptible to diseases, for example, gray rot and mildew are not at all afraid of it. Oidium, although infrequently, can infect grapes, so you need to carefully monitor the young leaves. If they began to twist and mold formed on them, then the disease is in the initial stage.
Without paying attention to the grapes, it is possible to start its distribution, which goes to shoots, inflorescences, until it "grabs" the berries. Spraying with sulfur powder or fungicides will help from this disease.
It is important to know: sulfur solution can be sprayed only in dry and warm weather.
To preserve the harvest from wasps and birds, you can cover it with a net or, if there is time, wrap each bunch with gauze. Sweet traps for wasps set at a sufficient height will also help . To do this, you can use a syrup with some kind of insecticide, beer or jam.
Galben Nou Care
This grape is very suitable for beginners and summer residents who can come to sites on weekends. It does not require close attention if pruning has been carried out correctly. In the period from spring to the time of harvesting, it is necessary to provide the plant with loosening of the soil, sufficient watering and several times to top-dress with organic fertilizers.