It is believed that one of the first crops that an ancient man began to consciously cultivate was grapes. The reverent attitude to its berries has survived to this day.
People have bred the so-called raisins (seedless), technical (intended for making juices and wine) and dessert (table) varieties of this plant.
One of the latest selections is the mid-late taman grape variety.
Ataman grapes. Variety description
The "ataman" variety was obtained by crossing the pink table-raisin variety "rizamat" and the green table variety "talisman". As a result of selection, grapes of red-violet color with a characteristic oval-elongated shape of berries were obtained. As it ripens, the berry darkens and acquires a rich purple hue. The size of the berries is quite large. Their average weight is 12-16 g, the weight of the brush is up to 1 kg. The pulp is juicy, moderately sour and quite harmonious in taste. The skin of the berries is dense, slightly covered with a wax coating.
"Ataman" - grapes with a ripening period of berries up to 145 days. The final maturity of the bunch falls on September 15-20.
The bushes of this variety are powerful, give many shoots, most of which bear fruit. The hybrid is frost-resistant, butrequires cover.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
"Ataman" - grapes with an attractive presentation. Berries are transportable. They can be stored for quite a long time without being subjected to fermentation and fungal diseases.
The main drawback of the ataman variety is that the grapes need shelter for the winter and grow poorly in shaded areas. It cannot be planted near trees, which creates difficulties for owners of small plots.
The variety name "ataman" grapes received as a symbol of leadership in comparison with other grape varieties in terms of commercial and taste qualities.
