As for grapes, this culture is very ambiguous, since each of its varieties is good in its own way and has completely different qualities from others. Thanks to this, every, even the most demanding, gardener can find something for himself. Izyuminka grapes belong to the early table varieties and are grown mainly in the southern regions. However, in cold regions, this plant is suitable for cultivation in greenhouses and produces an excellent harvest.
Variety description
Grape variety Izyuminka is a hybrid of Chaush and Cardinal. It was bred in Ukraine by local breeders. The plant owes its name to a unique property: if its berries hang on the bushes longer than the due date, they do not deteriorate, but turn into real raisins.
Zest refers to tall varieties, its vine ripens excellently along its entire length. Nevertheless, in the fall it must be cut into 10-11 buds. Has female inflorescencestype, therefore, for a good harvest, it is necessary to plant a variety with male inflorescences nearby. Pollination is going very well.
Characteristics of grapes and berries
Grapes Raisin, which is described in this article, can have brushes weighing up to 500 grams. The branches at the same time have an average friability. The berries are about the same size. The clusters are wide, cone-shaped.
The variety is characterized by dense, tasty and crispy flesh. The bunch is filled with medium berries. The peel, although dense, is perfectly chewed during meals and is almost imperceptible. The berries are painted in maroon color or in all its shades, have a large size, an oblong shape.
Pros and cons of the variety
To everyone who is interested in the Zyuminka grape, the description of the variety gives an idea that it has both a number of advantages and a number of disadvantages. The advantages primarily include the unusual taste of fruits and juiciness. Clusters are characterized by excellent presentation and weightiness. Handles long haul very well. Harvest volumes can be increased gradually. Ripe berries are very rich in vitamins and organic acids.
The disadvantages of the variety are primarily related to its capriciousness. For its cultivation, fertile soil is needed, constant fertilizing with potash fertilizers. If the soil is depleted, then the plant can slow down growth and release very small leaves. Also, Raisin grapes have a rather low immunity to diseases, especially tofungal. In view of this, it needs constant protection and processing. It is a non-frost-resistant variety, and a young plant is able to give the first harvest only after two to three years. This fact is somewhat confusing for most summer residents.
The cons of Raisins also include a very strong growth of a young vine. This problem is not solved even by frequent pruning, as the bushes begin to grow with double strength, and the yield drops significantly.
Essential Care
Grapes Raisin, reviews of which are very ambiguous and have a grandiose divergence, is a heat-loving culture. As experienced growers say, it must be covered for the winter. When the last pruning is carried out, the maximum number of shoots should remain on the vine. In the first years after planting, pruning should not be done at all.
At first, the Raisin grapes may not please you with an abundance of harvest. To increase it, the plant needs good care. First of all, it consists in preventive measures against diseases and pests. Also, the plant responds gratefully to timely feeding and watering.
Preventive measures against pests
The main preventive measure in pest control is the timely spraying of Bordeaux mixture. Such prevention is done at least three times per season. The introduction of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers will help increase immunity. If an infection occurs, then the affected shoots should be removed immediately, and the vineyard should be processed.fungicides.
At the initial stage of bacterial cancer, the affected part is removed and treated with special preparations. If the defeat is strong, then the bushes must be completely uprooted and burned.
Oidium can be defeated with a powder or an aqueous solution of sulfur. With this tool, you can not only carry out preventive measures, but also treat the plant. If signs of gray rot are found, then it is necessary to spray with a solution of soda, and immediately remove the affected berries.
Pest prevention
Grapes Raisins are most often affected by spider mites and grape mites. To prevent this, acaricidal preparations are used. From folk remedies, infusions of dandelion and garlic have proven themselves well. But with the defeat of phylloxera, the bush will have to be cut down and burned. The leaf variety of this pest is defeated with the help of a special drug.
A novice grower should remember that timely preventive maintenance will help not only save money on subsequent treatment, but also save the life of your plant. Not all diseases and pests can be treated, many of them can destroy bushes forever, and nothing can be planted in the place where they grow for several years. That is why you should not be lazy - you need to carry out preventive treatment on time.
Value of berries
Grapes Izyuminka has not only an amazing taste, but also a number of useful properties. Its composition has a positive effect notnot only for the formation of blood, but also for the formation of strong bones. The use of grapes favorably affects the mental and intellectual development, the formation of a normal nervous system. It also has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and has been noted to promote rapid recovery.
The use of grapes Raisin is noted in the treatment of diseases such as bronchial asthma, diseases of the cardiovascular system, headache, fatigue, impaired blood cholesterol levels and many others.
Despite the huge number of useful properties, there are some contraindications for use. For example, these berries should not be eaten by patients with diabetes mellitus, obesity, ulcers, as well as people with impaired kidney function. It is unacceptable to drink grape juice along with dairy products and vegetables.
