Many amateur gardeners, in an effort to create comfort and originality on their site, began to grow rare varieties of fruit trees and shrubs. These include apricots, peaches, barberries. Recently, bold summer residents began to plant grapes, the berries of which are not only tasty, but also he althy. It is gaining more and more popularity. Recommended variety for general cultivation – arched grapes. This is a win-win option for small garden plots, private houses and cottages.
Arched grapes: variety description and characteristics
Varieties of arched grapes bring not only good yields, but also create a unique beauty on the site. They are planted in the form of an arch. The table plant was called – arched grape. It belongs to a hybrid variety that combines two excellent species - Magarach and Druzhba. It was from them that the plant took the best qualities.
The arched grape variety is characterized by excellent frost resistance, withstands winter colds up to thirty degrees, feels great in central Russia. On fungalpractically does not react to the disease, which stands out against the background of other grape varieties.
Distinguished by a good yield of the crop, begins to bear fruit already in the second year after planting. Brushes with fruits have a fairly large weight - up to 600 grams. Grapes, the berry of which is large and beautiful, has a pleasant, sweet taste. The peel of the fruit is quite dense.
Arched grapes perfectly tolerate transportation, retain all useful qualities for a long time. The ripening period is approximately one hundred and twenty days. Depending on climatic conditions, ripening begins from mid-August or early September.
The grape bush itself is quite powerful, and most of its shoots bear fruit. Young shoots grow quickly enough, easily and painlessly tolerate vaccinations and take root well. The grape harvest can be postponed to a later time. The fact is that the brushes are quite firmly held on the branches, and the quality of the berries is preserved for a very long time. The fruits left on the branches have a beautiful, original and attractive appearance.
Growing arched grapes
Growing and breeding grapes do not cause much trouble. The plant reproduces very well with shoots that take root well and give a 100% increase. They take root well and give a pretty good harvest the next year. Pruning of branches must be carried out, leaving 3-4 buds, the rest must be removed.
Grapes respond well to fertilizing, organic andmineral. When growing this variety, it is imperative to install supports or a trellis nearby. In the absence of supports, there is a risk that, with abundant watering, the branches will rot, mold will form, which can subsequently lead to the death of plants.
Grapes that grow on a support have the ability to grow horizontally on it, so they are given enough space and they find their own direction for growth. It is necessary to provide him with sufficient ventilation, which will lead to better growth and easier care.
Caring for arched grapes
Care consists in constant weeding, loosening the soil. Mulching has proven itself well, which perfectly retains moisture and prevents weeds from breaking out. Further care consists in the destruction of pests.
This is what requires, first of all, ventilation, which prevents the development of such pests as grape leafhopper, wireworm, aphids and so on. These pests hide and thrive in weeds. When they are found, it is necessary to immediately spray the grapes with a special agent, while processing must be carried out strictly according to the instructions.
Prevention of grape diseases
The next step in the care of grapes is the detection and treatment of plants from the fungus. If any signs of the disease appear, it is necessary to immediately spray the grapes with a preparation such as Acrobat or Quadris 250. These are complex toolswhich have a wide spectrum of action, they kill the infection that hit the plants.
When using these drugs, do not forget about their expiration date, which must end before the start of the harvest. It is worth noting that with the correct use of such funds, they will not bring harm.
Application of arched vineyards
Very well used arched grape varieties for the design of garden plots, playgrounds and alleys for sports. The advantage of such plants is that they do not require a large area for planting.
Having planted arched grapes, you need to take care of the presence of supports for it on the site. The gazebo, decorated with grapes, or the path to the garden house in the form of an arch looks original. It will not be difficult to build an arched support for grapes on your own.
Before making the arch, you should inspect the site and determine the installation site for the structure. It must be placed so that the plants receive maximum sunlight, and a free approach to the bushes is provided. If you plan to plant grapes on both sides of the arch, then you need to make it horizontally for the convenience of planting and caring for the grapes.
If it is necessary to plant plants on one side, for example, near the house, you need to make an arch vertical with a slight horizontal slope (if possible, direct the slope of the arch to the southwest or west).
Benefits of the arch
Placing grapes on the arch not only provides beauty, but alsocreates favorable conditions for growth. A bush growing in this way receives a sufficient amount of sunlight. It has the ability to grow on arches horizontally and vertically.
The bunches of grapes do not touch each other. They get the required air access, which allows the bushes to dry out quickly after rain or watering. In addition to all of the above, grapes growing on arches are convenient to process and spray with various preparations.
