Useful properties of grapes and wonderful useful qualities encourage lovers and breeders to create new varieties every year.
One of the varieties that deserves attention is "Transfiguration".
Breeding history
Creator This variety is a lover of grapes and breeder V.N. Krainovliving in Novocherkassk. The status of the grape varieties has not yet been assigned, although this hybrid form is already very popular among those who want to grow grapes on their plot.
Krainov’s hand also belongs to Blagovest, Victor, Angelika and Anyuta.
What kind is it?
"Transfiguration" - is a hybrid form of table grapes. Variety refers to the superemorable maturity, 110-115 days of growing season until full ripening berries.
The same early ripening berries have varieties Gordey, Upper seedless seed and Julian.
In warm regions, the crop is removed at the end of July. Frost is average in terms of performance. The juice content in the pulp and the increased percentage of sugar also makes it possible to produce wine from these grapes.
Grape Transformation: variety description
In this heading, we will look at the appearance of the Transformation grape and its photo.
The appearance of the grapes strongly resembles the varieties bred by Krainov: "Victor" and Novocherkassk anniversary.
The berries are very beautiful, cylindrical or cylindrical, pink with a yellowish tinge. The peel has a white wax coating.
The taste of the berries is unusually sweet, with a slight sourness. Percent Sahara in the fruit is at a high level, about 19 g / 100 cm3 pulp.
High sugar content also has Aladdin, Delight White and King Ruby.
Excellent taste, without any frills, and dense juicy pulp.
The maturity of the berries is determined quite easily: when pressing on a ripe fruit, a small dent remains.
The skin of the grapes is almost not noticeable when eaten, easily eaten.
Sizes of one medium berry 3.5 mm long and 2.5 mm wide. Individual specimens reach a length of more than 50 mm with a weight of 18-19g. For grapes, such dimensions and weight are considered very impressive.
IMPORTANT: With constant exposure to sunlight, berries can remain yellow, without staining in pink.
Clusters are predominantly conical in shape, but there are quite shapeless brushes.
Medium brush weight on the bush about 1 kgbut often there are instances weighing more than 3 kg. The density of bunches is loose, which means a small density between the berries.
Anthony the Great, Valery Voevoda and Helios can also boast large clusters.
The vine of this form is characterized by intensive growth, therefore, experienced growers advise that it is necessary to cut the shoots mainly for 6-8 eyes.
A photo
For a visual acquaintance with the grapes "Transfiguration" the photo below:
Specifications
Grape bushes "Transfiguration" grow very quickly and do not require special difficulties in the care and cultivation. At the same time, the variety is adapted to different climatic conditions and tolerates transplant very well. Has the tendency of the bushes to grease.
INTERESTING: In one season, two varieties can be harvested from this variety, thanks to the early ripening period and competent pruning. The first time the fruits give maternal bushes in July, and the second stepson processes already in late October.
From one bush grape "Transfiguration" stably manages to collect a little more than 20 kg.
Bushes are characterized by intensive growth in both length and width. Strong growth is observed not only on its own root, but also on the vaccinated too.
Ataman Pavlyuk, Amirkhan and Original are also distinguished by their vigor.
The self-fertility of the variety allows you to grow fruits without problems with the formation of ovaries, due to the fact that the flowers on the plant are bisexual. Fruits are not prone to pea, even under adverse weather conditions.
The frost resistance of grapes is not considered very high. At frosts down to -23 ° C, the woody part is not damaged, but young shoots of the same age can practically freeze out.
Berries well tolerated transportation and can not lose a decent appearance with long storage.
The variety may be affected by wasps. Resistance to various diseases of grapes has low indicators: about 3.5-4 points.
The variety takes root very well on various rootstocks and has good rooting of cuttings.
Care and landing
Growing shrubs need to be pruned annually for more productive fruiting. Considering the peculiarities of this hybrid form, which has a high yield and heavy clusters, it is recommended to ration inflorescences on the shoots. One shoot - one inflorescence.
Sheltering for the winter is necessaryto avoid freezing of shoots. To do this, cut the vine into, and fall asleep with mulch or sawdust.
Pruning grapes carried out in the fall. If this has not been done, then spring cutting is done before the buds bud.
The variety is unpretentious to the soil, but planting in black soil greatly improves the weight and taste characteristics of the fruit.
Given the power of growth of bushes, it is not recommended to plant grapes in close proximity to trees or other shrubs.
When planting you need to take care of protection from the north wind, preferring a place near the fence or along the wall of the house. Also, the lighting for a good ripening of the fruit plays an important role.
Pest and disease protection
Grapes "Transformation" may be subject to the invasion of wasps.
For protection, typical methods are used for all varieties:
- Destroying wasp nests at the site and within reach.
- Cluster protection with mesh bags.
- Placement of special baits for wasps near the grape bush.
To prevent diseases of the grape with diseases such as mildew and oidium, do the following:
- It is recommended to spray the bushes three times during the ripening period of the berries with special fungicide preparations for the prevention of infection.
- It is necessary to control the level of moisture in the soil. Overmoistening with frequent watering and planting of grapes on a plot with a high level of groundwater is unacceptable.
Do not forget about taking certain preventive measures against diseases such as anthracnose, bacteriosis, rubella, chlorosis and bacterial cancer. In time spent they will help to avoid major troubles.
Competently caring for the development and ripening of fruits can achieve excellent yield indicators. Grapes "Transfiguration" so unpretentious in cultivation that even the most inexperienced lover this culture.
