Description and characteristics of the Long-awaited grape variety, yield and cultivation

The beneficial composition and high taste characteristics of the Dolgozhdanny grape variety distinguish it favorably from other varieties. The fruits have a harmonious, sweet taste and ripen at an early stage. Table grapes produce a large harvest and do not require special care.

History of variety development

The hybrid grape variety Dolgozhdanny was bred by amateur breeder V. N. Krainov from Russia. The varieties Talisman and Kishmish Radiant acted as the parent pair.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Long-awaited grape is valued for a large number of benefits. These include:

1. Early fruiting. The duration of ripening of bunches ranges from 105 to 120 days.
2. Low temperature resistance. Plants are able to withstand cold weather without additional insulation.
3. High yield. Every season, large clusters weighing up to 1.5 kg ripen on the bushes, the number of which exceeds the average.
4. Easy to care for. To consistently obtain a large harvest, you do not need to use special agricultural techniques - it is enough to adhere to standard care rules.

External characteristics

Good presentation is an undoubted advantage of the Long-awaited variety. Grapevines are often used for design purposes - for decorating country houses and gazebos.

Bush and shoots

The grape bush is spreading and tall, characterized by intensive growth and rapid growth. Green mass quickly grows on the bushes, regardless of how the grapes are planted - by grafting or using seedlings.

Each bush produces 20-25 shoots, and the total area of ​​one plant is 5-6 square meters. m.

Harvest quantity and description of fruits

One bush can grow up to 10 kg of grapes. Dense clusters weighing from 0.6 to 1.5 kg are cone-shaped and retain their marketable appearance well after harvest.

The fruits weighing 7-12 g differ from other varieties in their large size and narrowed shape.The color of the berries is yellow-green, turning to amber when fully ripe. The taste is harmonious, sweet and sour. The skin of the fruit is very thin and barely noticeable. The pulp is medium dense, juicy and quite meaty.

As a rule, there are no seeds in the fruits, or there is only one dense soft seed.

Grape resistance to diseases and frosts

The Long-awaited variety is resistant to many common diseases and the effects of cold weather. The average degree of susceptibility is manifested to downy mildew. The risk of damage covers the entire above-ground part of the bushes. To protect plants from infection, it is necessary to periodically spray with fungicidal preparations and ensure the bushes are ventilated.

In what areas is it recommended to plant?

The characteristics of the Dolgozhdanny variety make it suitable for cultivation in remote northern regions, where there are not enough sunny days for other varieties to ripen. Grapes require constant natural light and minimal rainfall.

Features of planting and growing

Long-awaited grapes develop and bear fruit better when grown in loose soil. For a seedling, a hole is dug with a diameter of 80 to 100 cm and a depth of up to 65 cm. If the soil freezes significantly, the seedlings are laid to a depth of 80 cm. Clay soil is diluted with sand, crushed brick or crushed plaster, and sandy soil is flavored with rotted manure. The hole for spring planting is prepared in the fall, and if you plan to plant in October, 2-3 months before planting the seedlings in the ground.

Disembarkation scheme and timing

Grapes can be planted in early spring or autumn. The choice of period depends on the region, climatic conditions and the stage of development of the seedling.In spring, it is recommended to plant cuttings or fragile seedlings that will have time to take root well during the warm period of time.

In the fall, it is better to plant bushes with developed roots and woody vines, since they will be able to withstand the cold winter without the risk of death.

When planting the Dolgozhdanny variety, you can adhere to the standard planting scheme. Between each bush you need to leave a distance of about 1.5 m for free growth of roots and ground parts. The optimal row spacing varies between 1.5-1.8 m.

Watering and fertilizing

When planting plants, the first fertilizer is applied to the hole. The dose of fertilizer depends on the degree of soil fertility on the site and is 5-10 kg. Organic components mixed with superphosphate are used as fertilizer. The fertilizer is poured into the bottom of the hole and promotes the correct and active development of the bushes. During the further growth of grapes, it is recommended to fertilize the plants with wood ash and phosphorus-potassium substances.

Watering the bushes is done as the soil dries out. For the first time, it is necessary to water the seedlings immediately after planting to compact the soil. With average precipitation, the number of irrigations during the season does not exceed three. It is important to avoid waterlogging, since excess liquid will cause rotting of the roots and subsequent death of green spaces.

Trimming technology

Pruning and shaping of grapevines is carried out to remove old and rotten branches, reduce the density of foliage, give a decorative appearance, and provide access to the sun and air to the fruits. If you plan to cover the bushes for the winter, then pruning is done 2-3 weeks after the leaves fall to simplify the work.

In the absence of winter shelter, it is better to prune the bushes in the spring so that the plant adapts during the warm season.

Mulching

In order for the grapes to develop intensively and produce a harvest, it is necessary to mulch the soil around the bushes annually. For this purpose, plant materials are used, which are laid in a layer 5-10 cm thick. Sawdust, straw, foliage and peat are suitable as mulching materials for the Dolgozhdanny variety. The mulching process retains moisture at the roots of the grapes, saturating the soil with air and preventing the formation of a crust. The conditions created with the help of mulch favor the life of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.

Preparing the vine for winter

In the central zone of the country, it is recommended to cover grapes for the winter. Thick reinforced film or burlap is used as a covering material. To properly cover plants, the following features must be taken into account:

1. The grapes are covered after the first frost. It is enough for the bushes to be left unprotected for a couple of days at a temperature of about -8 degrees. Hardened vines, due to the developed immunity, are better preserved until spring.
2. Early cover leads to the development of rot and subsequent death of plants.
3. The bushes must be provided with a flow of fresh air for their full development and ventilation.
4. Before covering the grapevines, they are treated against pests and diseases. The development of infection or insect damage to a covered plant will not allow the problem to be detected in time.

Prevention from diseases and pests

Despite the high resistance to a number of infections and pest attacks, it is recommended to carry out preventive spraying with protective drugs several times during the season.For prevention, it is enough to carry out 3 treatments per season.

When to expect the first harvest

Provided that spring planting is timely, the first fruits ripen in the second half of August.

The specific timing of crop ripening directly depends on the surrounding climatic conditions, region of growth, type of soil, fertilizers used and specific care.

Ripe fruits can be visually distinguished by their pronounced amber color. It is recommended to pick only those clusters on which all the berries are ripe. The yield from one bunch can reach 1.5 kg.

Fruit ripening period and harvest

The growing season of the long-awaited variety is 105-120 days. Other varieties have a longer growing season, so the variety is classified as an early ripening variety. When harvesting a ripe harvest, it is recommended to follow a number of rules so that the berries do not lose their high taste characteristics. In particular:

• Fruits must be picked immediately after ripening, since early harvesting will eliminate the possibility of ripening, and overripe berries will begin to deteriorate;
• It is recommended to carefully cut off ripe bunches with pruning shears so as not to damage the vines;
• the optimal time for harvesting fruits is the first half of the day, when the dew leaves the clusters;
• dried and damaged berries are removed from whole bunches using scissors, without dividing the bunch into several parts.

After picking the berries, they are carefully inspected to select rotten and unripe specimens. If it is necessary to leave some grapes for storage, it is important to choose only high-quality fruits in order to prevent damage to the rest of the harvest.

In what areas are berries used?

The taste qualities of the fruits of the Dolgozhdanny variety allow the grapes to be used for fresh consumption, freezing, and processing. Berries are also widely used in the production of juice and wine. This variety has a good shelf life and can be stored for further use without loss of taste characteristics.