Among the different grape varieties, new modern varieties are in special demand, and for good reason.
Each time, breeders try to make a new variety more sophisticated and unique, to achieve better yields, frost resistance and protection from diseases and pests.
Today we want to tell you about the modern variety Lily of the valley, which the It is valued for its excellent taste and decorative qualities, it is not difficult to maintain and has a strong immunity.
What kind is it?
Lily of the valley - table grape variety with early-medium ripening berries. In the southern regions, crops begin to harvest after 130-135 days from the growing season. In our strip, the ripening period is a little longer. Angelica, Anthony the Great and Ruta belong to this kind.
Description of the grape variety Lily of the Valley
- Grape bushes, with a fairly massive trunk, strong branches and beautiful carved leaves of green color.
- Bisexual flowers. The variety has a long, very fragrant spring flowering.
- The clusters have a cylindrical shape, but can be elongated-conical. The average weight of the vine, about 500-600 grams.
- The appearance of berries - A distinctive feature of this variety. Each of them has an oval-elongated cylindrical shape with a pointed tip. Berries are large (3.5 to 2.2 cm.). The average weight of each - 12-14 grams. The color of the grapes is yellow-lemon, the peel is of medium thickness, there is almost no taste.
- The flesh is juicy, aromatic. The taste is sweet, harmonious with notes of nutmeg and light sourness.
Some compare the aroma of grapes with flowers lily of the valley and white acacia.
- Lily of the valley well accumulates sugar content. Ripe berries contain at least 18-19% sugar with an acidity of 5-7 g / l. Lily of the valley received high tasting scores for taste and appearance.
- The variety is well suited for use in unchanged form, as well as for making homemade jam, jam, baking and juices.
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Photo grapes "Lily":
Breeding history and breeding region
Lily of the valley was obtained by crossing varieties Kishmish radiant and Talisman. Author Zarogulko V.V. The variety was quickly tested and intended for cultivation on the territory of Ukraine, Moldova, the southern regions of Russia.
Sometimes grown in the suburbs as a covering culture, because the climate of our strip is colder.
Specifications
- The grapes have good frost resistance and can withstand temperatures up to -20 -22 degrees, and under the film tunnel cover to -30.
When growing on the territory of our strip, it is recommended to take care of shelter in advance before the onset of the first frost. Such varieties Amethyst, Augusta, Crystal also need shelter.
Grapes - heat-loving culture. If you do not provide him protection from temperature drops and wind bushes can not survive the cold winter and die.
- The variety is characterized by rapid rooting and survival rate of cuttings., which allows to avoid problems with reproduction, as well as grape transplantation. By the way, shrubs saplings breed as well without problems.
- Ripe berries and bunches have a long shelf life.. The Pink Flamingo and Zagrava are distinguished by the same sign. In cool conditions, you can save the crop until mid-winter. There are no problems with transportation.
When ripe, the berries can remain on the bush for a long time without losing their appearance, taste, do not fall off and do not crack.
- With the right care from the bushes you can shoot abundant annual crops. The lack of varieties in the narrow zoning and the lack of studying the factors affecting fruiting.
It is still difficult to say exactly how Lily of the Valley will behave in a particular area.
Diseases and pests
Although the variety Lily of the Valley is not yet fully understood, recent studies by breeders indicate that grapes have good immunity against diseases and pests.
Resistance to mildew, oidium is about 2.5-3 points. The gardener should strictly observe preventive measures in order to protect shrubs in time and avoid problems with their cultivation.
- For the prevention of fungal diseases, it is recommended to carry out 2-3 treatments annually..
- Timely clean and destroy old dry leaves and berries under the bushes of grapes.
- Be sure to trim the bushes twice a year.. In the autumn you need to prune after harvesting. In the spring, remove old, dried, broken branches.
- Care for the ground around the bushes.: loosen, water abundantly, mulch the soil, feed it.
- Often pests of grapes in the summer cottage become wasps. You can cope with them with the help of special spaced traps, baits, pollination with chemical preparations and timely destruction of wasp nests.
First processing against oidium can be held in the spring, when the first buds are just starting to bloom.Second treatment carried out against mildew and oidium before flowering, and the third from mildew after the ovary of berries.
Despite this, a gardener needs to remember that Lily of the Valley is a relatively new variety, along with such young varieties as In memory of Dzheneev, Rozmus, Nadezhda Rennaya. Although he successfully passed the tests in different areas, special attention should be paid to protection against frost, pests, and diseases.
Timely proper care will help prevent difficulties in growing and will have a good effect on the productivity of bushes.
