All grape varieties are conditionally divided into table and wine. There are also universal ones that can be used both for wine and consumed fresh. Variety Citron Magaracha, according to the classification, belongs to wine. But it can also be attributed to the universal, since the berries are quite suitable for eating.
Grapes Citron Magarach: variety description
The described variety was obtained in the NIViV "Magarach" by complex crossing. It is an early-medium wine grape. Ripens 130-140 days after the start of flowering. A bush of medium or vigorous growth most often has Citron Magarach grapes, the photo of which is presented in the article.
Under the right conditions, it can grow very actively. The vine in most cases ripens well (from 85%). This contributes to the laying of flower buds, which allows you to get a high yield. Shoots are greenish-brown. The leaves are medium cut. The flowers are bisexual, therefore, Citron Magarach grapes practically do not require outside pollinators.
Description of the variety is impossible without a story that its clusters can be cylindrical or conical in shape with a pronounced wing. The mass of one is about 400 g. Clusters of medium density have Citron Magaracha grapes. Description of the variety, photos show that its fruits are medium in size, weighing about 4 g, yellow or greenish in color. The skin of the berries is dense. The pulp has a citron flavor with a nutmeg flavor. It is juicy, it harmoniously combines sweet and sour taste. Tasting score - 8.0 points. Sugar - up to 27%, acids - up to 7 grams per liter. Up to four small seeds are placed inside the berry.
Grapes Citron Magaracha - fruitful. Up to 12 tons of amber berries are harvested per hectare. And from one bush - up to 9 kg.
Cultivar resistance to frost and diseases
It is believed that Magaracha Citron grapes are resistant to winter frosts. It tolerates temperatures as low as -25 degrees. But experts say that it is necessary to cover it from frost in almost all climatic zones.
To increase the frost resistance, you can carry out a roll. This is the cutting of the upper roots at a depth of up to 5 cm from the surface of the earth. When this procedure is done, new roots begin to form below. They don't get as much frost damage.
The variety is not susceptible to major grape diseases, which include:
- mild;
- grey rot;
- oidium.
Citron Magaracha is a grape variety that can be affected by phylloxera. To prevent infectionthis quarantine grape aphid, dangerous for the bush, is planted wrapped in polyethylene. Contributes to the defeat thickened planting and a bountiful harvest. Destroy the aphids that have appeared on the bush by spraying with carbon disulfide at a concentration of 80 cubic centimeters per square meter.
Choosing a place for a bush
The choice of a place for grapes affects the yield, the taste of the berries, and even the degree of ripening of the vine. If you plant a bush in the shade, there will be fewer fruits, they will become less tasty, and the plant itself may freeze in winter. Under the grapes choose a sunny place, protected from the northern winds. When growing grapes at home, a wall of buildings can serve as protection. It is convenient to arrange supports near it. In addition, the wall, heated by the sun, will give off heat to the bush, improving the quality of the fruit and contributing to the ripening of the vine and the ripening of berries.
The soil under the vine should be well drained. Do not allow stagnant water in the area of \u200b\u200bthe root system. This can lead to root rot. If this situation is possible, drainage must be done.
Soil requirements
It is better to plant Citron Magaracha grapes in sandy loamy soil. It can also grow on loamy, with a neutral acidity index. If the soil is too acidic, you can improve its condition by adding lime. It can be in the composition of dolomite flour or in the form of slaked lime. In this case, it must be applied 4 days before planting, so as not to burn the roots.
Up to a kilogram of lime or up to two kilograms of wood ash is applied per square meter of loamy soil. For sandy soils, 100 g of lime is enough for such an area. Repeat the procedure on loam after 7 years, on sandy loam - after a year.
Planting grapes
You can plant Citron Magarach grapes in a hole or on a hill. On a hill, its root system will warm up faster, but in a snowless winter it will freeze faster if there is not enough snow. Therefore, you need to choose based on the weather conditions of the region of growth.
Dig a planting hole with a depth of at least 60 cm. It is at this distance that the roots of the grapes will subsequently penetrate. Lay a layer of drainage. The soil taken out of the pit is mixed with humus, peat, sand. Pour the resulting mixture, tamping the layers. This will help the soil settle faster and prevent the roots from breaking off when the soil settles. The bush is planted to a depth of up to 40 cm. At the same time, the root neck is deepened by 5 cm. The seedling is installed at an angle. In this case, the bush will be easier to lay on the ground for shelter for the winter. Then it is watered.
When planting on a hill, dig a hole up to 50 cm deep, prepare the soil in a similar way. After the pit is filled with soil, a hill 30 cm high is formed. A seedling is placed in it.
The bushes are planted at a distance of at least 2 m from each other.
Care
Grapes Citron Magaracha cut into 2-4 eyes. The total load on one bush is up to 30 eyes. Top dressing is carried out in the spring. Under a young bush, one and a half kilograms of rotted manure are brought in, under an adult - a bucket each.
Water the grapes in early spring, before flowering, after it and during the growth of berries. Do not irrigate immediately before flowering and during it, otherwise the bush may drop flowers. Watering during ripening causes cracking of berries.
Several times a season, grape fields are treated with preparations for fungal diseases and, if necessary, phylloxera. They regulate the load on the bush so that all the bunches ripen on time, in mid-August or early September.
At home, garden birds and wasps, who really like grapes, will seriously compete with the owners. From them it is best to use a grid with small cells. She should protect the berries from birds, not catch them. From wasps, it is advised to pack individual bunches in mesh bags.
Use
Citron Magaracha is a grape variety created specifically for the production of wine materials. They produce dessert and table wines. They are also used to make champagne. Drinks made from the berries of the Citron Magaracha grapes are distinguished by their citron-nutmeg aroma.
From the wine materials obtained from the berries of this variety, "White Muscat" was created. The wine has earned many awards at various professional competitions. Since the beginning of the 2000s, the described species has been included in the register of varieties intended for industrial cultivation.
GrapesCitron Magaracha can be consumed fresh. The berries have an excellent taste: sweet, slightly sour, fragrant. Small bones do not interfere with enjoying the fruits.
