Giovanni grape variety is one of the earliest. It is distinguished by its unusual appearance of brushes, harmonious taste and popularity among buyers. Also, the variety is versatile - its berries are used for a variety of purposes.
Brief information about Giovanni grapes
The variety is characterized by early ripening, bright taste with nutmeg aftertaste and sugary pulp.
The Giovanni variety is derived from crossing ZOS-1 and F-4. This grape was brought out in Russia, so for the first time it was appreciated by the inhabitants of our country. After the spread of the variety went quite far, outside the country: to Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine.
The most optimal conditions for the growth of the variety are temperate continental climatic conditions. The plant grows and develops well in the southern regions, but requires proper soil preparation.
The Giovanni grape is a fairly popular variety. The secrets of his demand are as follows:
- Giovanniit is distinguished by a beautiful large brush and berries of an unusual shape.
- Due to the attractive appearance of the berries, the variety sells well in the market.
- On the table, voluminous brushes with dark fruits look quite impressive, and the pulp contains a lot of useful substances and vitamins.
- Giovanni grape juice doctors recommend children to improve immunity. The pulp of the berries contains substances that strengthen blood vessels and enhance therapy during the treatment of anemia.
Characteristic variety
Giovanni's leaves are dark green with deep cuts. Since the variety is considered to be a table variety for its intended purpose, jams, preserves, marmalade, compotes, preservation, and desserts are mainly prepared from fruits. Also, fragrant liqueurs are often made from the pulp along with the peel.
The description of Giovanni grapes is as follows:
- the plant stands out for its vigorous bushes with a massive trunk and stems;
- strong root system that holds well inside the soil and successfully takes root;
- vine diameter is average, but quite flexible and resilient, retains integrity well even with careless handling.
In the middle lane, grapes ripen in about 120 days, in the south, the ripening period is reduced by 20 days, and in the northern regions, Giovanni grapes will ripen 3 weeks longer. Slightly ripening period may vary due to care.
Yields an average of 15 kg per bush. bears fruitGiovanni is stable, even weather conditions do not interfere, if precautions are taken. Shoots ripen almost 100%, so overloads are possible. One shoot usually produces a single brush, but sometimes two clusters can develop at once. The bunch itself grows large, moderately dense. Bunch weight from 700 grams to 1.5 kg, depending on care.
Berries are oval, pointed at the tops. Dense skin is almost not felt when biting. The color of the berry is dark lilac or black with a lilac tint. One fruit weighs about 16 grams, but with good care, this figure can increase to 25 grams.
Giovanni grapes: variety description, advantages and disadvantages
Giovanni, like any other variety, has its positive and negative sides.
Pros:
- early ripening;
- big bunch;
- large berry;
- presentable view of Giovanni grapes, whose photo confirms this fact;
- unpretentiousness of the variety;
- stability of fruiting;
- variety is resistant to the main diseases characteristic of grapes (namely, to oidium and mildew);
- resistant to low temperatures (can withstand up to -25 degrees).
Cons:
- when harvested late, the berries shrivel;
- sort prone to overload;
- if watering rules are violated, the variety is prone to pea (the appearance of bare areas);
- productivity decreases during droughts, therefore demanding on watering;
- susceptible to gray rot, exposed to anthracnoseand phylloxera;
- prone to attack by wasps and birds.
Growing Giovanni
For comfortable adaptation of seedlings and proper development, you must follow the rules of planting:
- Correctly choose planting material and remove excess stems on seedlings.
- Cut the stalk into 8 eyes.
- Dip each spine into the clay mixture.
- When planting in autumn, seedlings are covered so that they do not freeze.
- When planting in spring, seedlings need to be protected from the sun by creating an artificial shade.
Caring for grapes
Caring for Giovanni grapes is not difficult: systematic loosening of the soil, weeding, weed removal, as well as katar (removal of sprouted roots).
Before the growing season, the bushes are treated with fungicides and insecticides for the purpose of prevention. During the growing season, the plant needs to be watered intensively, as the formation of the green part, the ovary of peduncles and the formation of fruits.
Giovanni grape bushes require pruning, it is done taking into account the growth of the bush. If this procedure is not carried out, it can reduce the productivity of the grapes. It is also important to cut off stepchildren in time so that the plant does not waste strength on them.
Planting and fertilizing
Different methods are used for planting: wall, trellis, arched and pergola. From the wall you need to indent at least 1.5 meters, and the distance between the bushes - 2.5 meters.
Fertilizers are applied three times per season:
- Firstonce fertilized during planting with phosphate and potash fertilizers, as well as organic: manure, humus, compost.
- The second time you need to feed before the start of the growing season. Nitrogen-containing substances are added to previous fertilizers. Nitrogen helps in the formation of leaves and fruits, but slightly slows down the development of roots and woody parts. Therefore, nitrogenous fertilizers are applied only once.
- Third time vine bushes can be fed in autumn after harvest.
If the bushes are young (up to 3 years old), then after the last feeding they must be covered for the winter, even in the southern regions.
Following the simple rules of growing Giovanni grapes, you can get a high yield.
