Description and characteristics of the Ataman grape variety, history and cultivation rules

The Ataman grape variety is famous for its fruits. Refers to hybrids of amateur selection. The berries are pleasantly sweet, aromatic and large. Suitable for fresh sale due to its good transportability. It is the attractiveness of the fruit that encourages gardeners to purchase Ataman grapes. Before planting, you should carefully study the characteristics of the variety.

Grapes Ataman: description

Refers to table varieties. The plant is easy to care for, so a novice amateur can handle growing grapes.

Origin story

Krainov is a gardener who breeds new grape varieties. He bred various hybrids with high characteristics. One of them is Ataman. It was obtained by crossing the variety:

• Talisman is a variety that is famous for its huge berries and abundant harvest.
• Rizamat, characterized by the speed of fruit ripening and resistance to weather conditions.

Ataman inherited the best qualities of these varieties and surpassed them in taste characteristics.

Structure

Before purchasing a seedling, you need to know the basic characteristics of its appearance in order to know what fruit harvest to expect as a result.

Vine

It is distinguished by its power and rapid growth. It produces many shoots that bear fruit well. The vine is light brown in color with green leaves.

Bunch

Elegant bunches have:

• Minimum weight 600 grams. The maximum weight reaches 1500 grams.
• The form is varied. There are conical, with “wings”, and cylindrical.
• The taste is refreshing, sweet and sour.

Berry

Basic Description:

• size 3.5 x 2.5 centimeters;
• weight 20 grams;
• each center contains 1-3 seeds;
• the color is bright, expressive, can be red-pink or purple;
• has juicy, fleshy pulp;
• the peel is dense;
• there is no pea.

What are the good and what are the disadvantages of the variety?

Like any plant, Ataman has its disadvantages and advantages over other varieties.

The advantages include:

• Fruit size.Large, beautiful berries immediately attract everyone's attention.
• Abundant yield.
• Excellent transportability. Without causing any harm to their appearance, grape bunches can easily withstand long-distance transportation.
• High presentation.
• Wasps rarely damage crops.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• weak resistance to major diseases;
• needs shelter;
• requires crop rationing.

With proper care, the variety will delight you with large clusters and a bountiful harvest.

Characteristics

The Ataman variety has gained popularity among gardeners due to its high yield, which is maintained even in unfavorable weather conditions.

Productivity

The average weight of a bunch is 800 grams. Some specimens reach 1200 grams.

When it ripens

It takes about 130 days to mature. Therefore, the technical maturity of the fruit occurs around mid-September.

Frost resistance

Withstands cold temperatures down to -24 °C. Therefore, in regions with harsh winters it requires shelter.

Disease resistance

It has average resistance to fungal diseases. On a five-point scale, it resists oidium and mildew by 3 points.

Advantages of the hybrid form

This is the largest-fruited form with an impressive, attractive appearance. Thanks to this, it is famous for its high commercial properties and transportability.

Common diseases and pests

The plant is most affected by:

• Oidium. The disease affects the ripening of shoots, which can cause the death of the entire bush. It appears as a whitish coating on the leaves.
• Mildew. Characterized by oily yellow spots covering the foliage.

Pests:

• Compared to other varieties, Ataman is very rarely affected by wasps.
• Leaf beetle.Destroys young shoots and leaves and lays eggs on them. The larvae also eat leaves.
• Grape moth. A miniature red butterfly lays eggs twice a season. As a result, many caterpillars appear that destroy the foliage. Because of this, it dries out, which affects the abundance of the harvest.
• Grape mite. It overwinters in grape buds and damages them.

How to plant correctly

To obtain a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to plant seedlings correctly.

What to pay attention to

When planting Ataman grapes, attention is paid to the terrain. The area should be bright with constant access to sunlight.

Tall crops should not grow nearby, which will subsequently take elements and water necessary for the development of grapes from the ground, thereby reducing yields.

Selection of seedlings

When purchasing, pay attention to the appearance. There should be no visible damage or signs of disease. The root system needs to be healthy and strong. If the roots are dried, then you should not purchase this specimen. Saplings are chosen as annuals.

Planting step by step

To avoid mistakes, follow simple rules:

1. Do not plant in acidic or alkaline soil. Water should not stagnate, so clayey terrain is not suitable. Excess moisture causes cracking of the berries. Also, the plant does not like soil that is too sandy, where water quickly drains away.
2. The hole is prepared in advance. Fertilize and leave for at least two weeks.
3. Before planting, the root system is placed in water for a couple of hours.
4. After planting, the soil is trampled down and the surface is mulched with available material. You can use foliage, dry grass, crushed stone.

A support is installed next to the bush that will support the vine.

How to grow and care

After proper planting, pay close attention to care.

Trimming the bush

You will need to thin out the foliage regularly. This will help ensure regular air flow. As a result, the grapes will receive more sunlight and ripen faster. Careful pruning is carried out before the onset of the winter season.

Watering

The variety requires a large amount of moisture. Water especially often on hot days. The liquid should penetrate the entire root system. Therefore, 90 liters of water are used for irrigation per bush. After the liquid is absorbed, the surface of the soil is loosened for better air flow.

Top dressing

To obtain large clusters, carefully fertilize the soil. The procedure is carried out in the spring. Use:

• nitrogen;
• saltpeter;
• manure;
• phosphorus;
• chicken droppings.

Protection from diseases and pests

To prevent the development of diseases, the plant is sprayed with a sulfur suspension. It will help protect the bushes from oidium. Medicines containing copper help against mildew.

Preparing the vine for winter

Without covering material, the bush will die. Before covering, the vine is bent to the ground, then covered:

• earth;
• dry leaves;
• plastic bags;
• spruce branches.

In winter, throw more snow on the plant. This will help the bush survive frosts more easily.

Harvesting and application

The bunches are harvested after reaching technical maturity. Use fresh. Not suitable for preparations in the form of raisins, juice and wine.