Each grape variety has its own unique qualities. Therefore, it is very difficult to choose the most delicious. As they say, there are no comrades for the taste and color. Good grape varieties have been bred recently by breeders. They are distinguished by good frost resistance, delicious taste and beauty of berries. Choosing grapes for planting should be based on its qualities and purpose. For novice gardeners, it is better to plant unpretentious varieties with early ripening.
Types of grapes
Usually this plant is divided into wine and table varieties. The former are not so attractive, but are great for making wine. Their aroma and color make the drink simply wonderful. Therefore, they are in great demand among gardeners. Table varieties are more attractive. They are more suitable for decorating the festive table and for eating.
Although they are also successfully used for wine production. These varieties have large berries of the correct form. Among other things,table grapes also have beneficial properties. Some specimens are used to treat anemia. Good grape varieties are high in fructose, vitamin C, glucose and iron. Their use is useful for respiratory diseases.
Best wine varieties
Many wine varieties have been used by gardeners for a long time and produce excellent yields. Many of them can be considered classics. Wine from such grapes is fragrant, with a pronounced taste. The most popular varieties include Cabernet, Isabella, Merlot, Sauvignon, Pinot, Muscat and Aligote. They are recognized by winemakers around the world.
The care of these varieties is very simple. You just need to follow the simplest conditions in order to get a rich harvest. Some of the best grapes for wine aren't even opaque. Gardeners love them so much for their unpretentiousness and taste.
Table varieties
This grape is sung by poets in their poems, and artists decorate their still lifes with them. The best varieties of table grapes are highly productive. Their berries are juicy and very appetizing. Here you can highlight Italy, Muscat of Hamburg, Karaburna, Rizamat, White Shasla and Taifi. Each gardener chooses the varieties that are optimal for him. It is necessary to take into account the climatic features of the region. In general, the choice of varieties is simply huge.
Choosing seedlings
Choosing a good planting material is a very responsible matter. The future harvest of grapes depends on this. It is better to buy seedlings inspecialized shops and nurseries. Experts will help you make the right choice. Good grape varieties should have a well-developed rhizome. The roots must not be damaged. Shoots must be he althy and strong. It is better to take seedlings with a closed root system - they will take root with almost 100% success.
Planting grapes
The best grape varieties (for central Russia, for example, Laura, Volzhsky, Donskoy Agate, Moscow Steady, Muromets, Tavria, etc.) must be planted correctly. This berry loves the sun very much. No wonder grapes have always been considered a southern plant. The sunny side of any building or fence, where there are no strong winds, is ideal for planting. It is under such conditions that the grapes reach a good degree of maturity. Landing is carried out in a trench, the depth of which is about 60 centimeters. Seedlings are placed at a distance of 1.5-2 meters from each other. This culture requires mandatory tying, from the very beginning of breeding.
To do this, pull the wire along the trench in several rows. Grapes are usually planted in spring. Mineral and organic fertilizers can be applied to the trench. Take 80 grams of superphosphate and 50 grams of potassium chloride per bucket of humus. This mixture is mixed with earth. At seedlings, it is necessary to carefully straighten the roots and compact them well with earth. After planting, the grapes should be watered abundantly.
Grapes Transformation
If you take the best grape varieties in Ukraine, then one of them is Transfiguration. Berriesripen already on the 115-120th day. This variety is classified as early ripe. Grapes Transformation has very powerful bushes with intensive growth.
Bunches of grapes can reach a weight of 2.5 kilograms. The berries are oval and pink in color. The peel of the fruit is soft, the taste is sweet. This variety is distinguished by a stable yield and good taste. The Transfiguration grape has good disease resistance. Its cuttings take root well, but require shelter in the winter.
Variety Kodryanka
The top ten grape varieties include the Kodryanka variety. It gives early fruits and belongs to table species. The bush grows quickly and gives good yields. On average, bunches reach a weight of 400-600 grams, but there are also larger specimens.
The berries are dark purple. Each weighs about 6-8 grams. Grapes are very sweet, but have no special flavor nuances and shades. Late awakening of the bush helps the culture to protect itself from spring frosts. This variety is disease resistant. The clusters have a very beautiful appearance, so it is often bred for sale.
Variety Laura
White Lora grapes are early varieties. Its ripening period is 110-115 days. He is a leader in the nomination "best summer grapes". Reviews of gardeners note its extraordinary sweetness. The bushes are of medium size and almost identical brushes weighing about 600-800 grams. The variety has a high pollination rate. Berriesgrapes are oval and milky white in color. Each of them weighs 7-9 grams. The skin of the fruit is soft and thin, and the pulp is dense. This variety has gained particular popularity among gardeners for disease resistance, high yields and the ability to tolerate frosts up to 23 degrees.
Uncovered varieties
Many gardeners dream of planting grapes that will be unpretentious and will not cause much trouble. These varieties include non-covering bushes. They tolerate frost well and do not require additional protection in the cold season. Here you can highlight the variety Festave. It belongs to low-growing bushes. To taste, its berries resemble the familiar Isabella, which is also frost-resistant. Clusters have an average weight of about 600 grams. The berries are sweet, light blue. This grape ripens at the end of August. The disadvantage of the variety is its instability to disease.
Pineapple early is a non-covering grape that has strong shoots. The clusters of this variety are small, on average about 250 grams. The sugar content in fruits reaches 22 percent. This variety is disease resistant and can withstand frosts down to 30 degrees.
Ontario is another grape variety that can be grown in regions with cold winters. It has huge leaves and medium sized fruits. Clusters reach a mass of 200 grams. The color of the berries is green-white, the taste is similar to the Isabella variety.
Chardonnay wine variety
This name is familiar to many. For some itassociated with delicious and fragrant champagne. It is these grapes that are used to create a divine drink. If you don't know what good white grape variety to buy, then choose Chardonnay. It is appreciated by all growers of the world. Chardonnay grows on infertile soils, does not like a lot of moisture. The variety does not have a high yield, but consistently produces fruits. Like any grape, Chardonnay is very fond of the sun. From its berries, well ripened and reached full ripeness, an excellent wine is obtained.
Muscat Aladdin
This variety was bred from red and nutmeg Rapture. It has a very early maturity. Aladdin tolerates frosts well at 24 degrees. Bushes grow to medium size. The average weight of a bunch is 680 grams. The berries are oval in shape and yellow-pink in color. Their flesh is fleshy, and the skin is thin. The taste is sweet with light hints of nutmeg. Grapes are very productive and resistant to diseases. It is recommended for growing in household plots.
Cardinal steady
This is a table hybrid that was bred from Queen of the Vineyards and Criuleni. It is characterized by early ripening - only 118-128 days. The bushes are of medium size. Clusters reach 500-700 grams. The color of the berries varies from light to dark red with blue. The weight of the berry reaches 6-7 grams. This is a frost-resistant variety. The taste of the fruit is sweet, but without features. Grapes Cardinal is popular with gardeners. Sugar contentberries ranges from 16-18 percent.
Conclusion
You need to choose varieties depending on climatic conditions. To begin with, it is better to buy unpretentious specimens that will not cause much trouble. Early, good grape varieties are preferred by beginner gardeners. The bushes and vines of this plant require timely pruning. The length of the shoots left depends on the variety. Fertilizers for growth can be used infrequently. The first feeding is carried out at the time of planting. It is necessary to grow varieties depending on their purpose. Wine grapes are better for making alcoholic drinks, and table grapes for food.
