Description and technology of growing Angelica grapes

Many gardeners want to plant a plot of grape bushes. However, before doing this, you need to choose a variety suitable for growing. The Angelica grape variety is popular. Before planting such a plant on your site, you need to read its description and tips for planting and further cultivation.

History of selection

This grape variety is considered relatively young, as it was developed only ten years ago. The plant was bred by the Russian breeder V.N. Krainov, who named the resulting grape variety Angelica. When creating the plant, varieties such as Radiant Kishmish and Talisman were used. These plants are poorly protected from frost and therefore Angelica is recommended to be grown in the southern parts of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

Description and characteristics of the Angelica (Ksenia) variety

Before planting, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the characteristics and description of the grape variety.

Bunches and berries

A distinctive feature of the bushes is their tallness. With proper care, each seedling grows up to two and a half meters. Angelica's vine grows quickly and therefore needs to be thinned and pruned regularly. Without pruning, the berries formed on the plant will ripen worse.

Experts recommend pruning the variety at least three times per season.

The clusters have a conical shape and weigh on average one and a half kilograms. However, sometimes larger clusters form on the bushes. They are a little loose and have a tendency to pea if the seedlings are not properly cared for. Ripened Angelica berries are quite large, they have an oval and oblong shape. Each grape weighs about 30-35 grams. The berries have a pleasant taste with a slight nutmeg aroma. At the same time, the sugar content does not exceed twenty percent.

Resistance to frost and disease

Angelica cannot boast of resistance to frost and therefore should not be grown in the northern regions.

However, it is resistant to many diseases, so it rarely suffers from powdery mildew or gray mold.

Advantages and disadvantages

Angelica has certain advantages and disadvantages that you should familiarize yourself with before planting. Among the advantages of the variety are the following:

• large bunches of berries;
• dense peel with excellent transportability;
• independent pollination;
• rapid ripening of the crop.

The disadvantages of the plant include:

• poor resistance to frost;
• the need for regular pruning.

Cultivation

To properly grow Angelica, you need to familiarize yourself with tips for growing it.

When to plant

First, you need to figure out the optimal timing for planting grape seedlings. Some gardeners plant the variety in the fall. However, in this case you need to be very careful, since frost can begin at any moment. Therefore, it is better to postpone planting to the spring, after the end of the winter cold. Planting begins at the end of April or early May.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

Having decided on the timing of planting, they select a landing site. Vineyards grow well in well-lit areas that are not exposed to much wind. The selected area is prepared in advance. During the preparation process, it is dug up and fertilized with organic fertilizers containing mineral components.

How to plant correctly

Planting begins with the creation of a planting hole in which the seedling will be planted. Its dimensions should not exceed forty centimeters in depth and width. The bottom of the dug hole is filled with fertilizer mixed with soil. Then a grape seedling is planted in the hole, which is carefully covered with soil and moistened with water.

Plant care

Planted seedlings must be properly cared for to maintain their productivity.

Watering and fertilizers

Angelica is considered a moisture-loving variety and therefore needs to be watered regularly with water. If a hose is used for irrigation, the procedure will have to be carried out in the evening or morning. Warm water is used for irrigation. You should not use cold water, as it will damage the root system.

Trimming

An important element of viticulture is the pruning of planted seedlings. Experts advise regular pruning to get rid of stems that do not bear fruit. Cutting off excess stems is done with sharpened garden shears. Manually breaking off branches is contraindicated.

Preparing for winter

To protect the vineyard from cold winds or frosts, it is necessary to build an insulating shelter. To do this, the base of the bushes is tightly covered with dried grass, fallen leaves or dry wood twigs. The shelter is removed in mid-spring, when the temperature rises to 5-10 degrees Celsius.

Diseases and pests

To protect the variety from pests and diseases, it is periodically sprayed with the following means:

• "Thanos";
• inkstone;
• Bordeaux mixture.

Spraying is carried out in the evening or in the morning.

Harvest and storage

By mid-August, all grapes will be fully ripe and ready to be harvested. The harvested crop can be stored for a long time only if it is kept in a cool place. Therefore, you should not leave cut brushes in the sun for a long time.

Conclusion

Angelica is considered a common grape variety that is grown by many winegrowers. However, before planting a plant, you need to read its description, as well as recommendations for further planting.