Many gardeners and summer residents plant grapes on their plots. Every year the range of species of this culture is replenished with new hybrid forms. Experienced winegrowers are advised to breed grape varieties on their site that have excellent qualities and good yields. One of these varieties is Dashunya grapes. Many lovers may believe that the varieties Dasha, Daria and Dashunya are one and the same. However, these are three different varieties. They differ in color, shape of berries and taste. In this article, we will get acquainted with the Dashun variety.
Characteristic variety
Dashun's grape is a hybrid form. This variety was brought out by an amateur breeder Vishnevitsky N. P., he crossed three types of plants: Kesha 1, Rizamat, Kishmish radiant. The Dashunya grape variety has excellent performance:
- The plant gives the first harvest in the second year.
- Berry ripening is achieved at 110day.
- High-yielding variety.
- Tolerates frost well down to -23 degrees.
- Moisture resistant variety.
- Vine is not afraid of diseases such as mildew and oidium.
- Clusters are not afraid of long-term transportation, while retaining their presentation.
- One bunch of grapes can weigh up to 1.5 kg.
- The harvest can be stored for a long time without loss of taste and appearance.
Dashunya grape bush is vigorous and covered with large foliage with rich green color. It is necessary to carry out an average pruning of eight eyes. The load on the bush is 30–35 buds. The plant has a female type flower. Therefore, for good pollination, you should plant pollinators that bloom at the same time as Dashun.
Characteristic of a bunch of grapes
As you can see in the photo, Dashun grapes have a bunch of very impressive sizes. Its weight can reach two kilograms. The crop ripens very early. At the end of August, you can enjoy delicious berries. The shape of the brush is conical. Berry color - from pink to dark pink color, with a slight red tint.
Berry of very large size 29 x 30, round shape. One grape weighs 13-15 grams. The berry is crispy, tasting with hints of nutmeg. The pulp contains a high percentage of juice. Clusters are not afraid of gray rot, they are stored well and for a long time. With strong humidity, the berries do not crack, and they are not attacked by bees.
Benefits of grapes
Grapes are very he althyproduct for people. It contains useful vitamins, microelements and macroelements. Dashun grapes contain such useful elements as:
- Vitamins A, C, K, R.
- Potassium, which is essential for good heart and kidney function.
- Zinc, magnesium and bromine. These are excellent helpers for the good work of all human organs.
- Essential B vitamins.
- Amino acids.
- Tannins.
- Lecithin and flobafen.
Dashun grape berries have a positive effect on blood pressure, help get rid of edema, improve sleep and remove anxiety. The use of grapes is useful for people suffering from kidney disease, anemia and other diseases. Grape juice perfectly tones and strengthens the human immune system. Dashun grapes will bring great benefits if you use it an hour and a half after eating.
Dashuni Landing
After we looked at the description of the Dashun grape variety, you need to know some rules on how and where to plant it.
Grapes should be placed in a place on the site where the plant will receive a large dose of sunlight. Young grapes should be planted according to the scheme 1.5 by 2 meters. If planted more often, this will reduce the supply of nutrients. Seedlings should be immersed in the hole at an angle, this will help the shoots ripen well. The backyard gazebo, the wall of the house will serve as a support for the vine, or you can make an arch, which in the summer will serve as a shelter from the sun and will be an excellent decoration.backyard landscape.
Caring for grapes
To get an excellent harvest of Dashun grapes, you need to properly care for them. Like any plant, grapes require watering. The first two years, young seedlings should be watered abundantly and regularly. An older plant is enough to moisten three or four times per season. Two weeks before Dashunya blooms, watering should be stopped, as flowering can be damaged.
Dashunya grapes experienced gardeners recommend pruning in the second year of life. This procedure should be done in the fall with a sharp pruner. The cut is made at a right angle. In addition to trimming, other work is carried out, such as:
- Vine garter. The clusters are quite heavy, so they need additional fixation.
- Feeding.
- Correct irrigation.
- Prevention from diseases and pests.
- Weeding and cleaning up fallen leaves.
- The vine is not afraid of frost, so you do not need to wrap the plant for the winter. But it is necessary to create conditions for snow retention on the bushes.
Description of Dashun grapes will help many amateur gardeners to find such a culture and cultivate it correctly.
Preparation of cuttings
If you want your vineyard to grow much larger, or plan to share the plant with neighbors or friends, you can prepare cuttings yourself. To do this, you need to do a little work:
- When you prune grapes in November, you need to selecta vine as thick as a little finger and well ripened.
- Cut it into pieces, which should have 2-4 buds.
- Soak cuttings in water for about a day. After drying a little.
- Wrap in damp paper and place in a plastic bag. It should have holes for good ventilation.
- Packed cuttings should be stored in a cold place - in a refrigerator or cellar. You can dig in the ground to a depth of 20 cm. It is important to ensure that there is no moisture stagnation in the place.
In the spring, before planting, the cuttings should be awakened and rooted. This is a simple procedure and does not require special skills. It is necessary to carry out some manipulations:
- Cut off the ends of the cuttings with secateurs and immerse them in water for two days.
- You can add aloe juice, flower honey to the liquid or buy special preparations in the store.
- After this, we take out the workpiece and update the sections again and make longitudinal cuts along the bottom of the handle.
- After all the procedures, the cuttings are immersed in a container, and in two weeks the first leaves will appear. And after three to four weeks, roots form.
- The plant is ready for planting.
