Description of the Heliodor grape variety, planting and care rules

The Heliodor grape variety is very popular among summer residents and farmers. This plant is characterized by high yield parameters and has tasty fruits. Grapes are resistant to diseases, can tolerate frost and are considered a completely unpretentious plant. However, for people who want to achieve good yields, it is still better to provide the crop with comprehensive care.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Before planting a plant on your site, you should familiarize yourself with its key characteristics.

Bushes

Heliodor is characterized by rapid development and is large in size. The culture is characterized by five-lobed leaves. They have medium dissection.

The flowers of this culture are considered bisexual. Therefore, additional pollinators are not required on the site. 3 inflorescences are formed on 1 shoot.

Fruit

The plant is characterized by large clusters, the berries of which belong to the third class of seedlessness. Some fruits contain few rudiments.

The fruits are white-yellow in color and oval in shape. Each berry weighs 6-7 grams. There is dense pulp inside. The grapes have a muscat taste. The harvest hangs on the branches until the end of August. This does not lead to loss of product characteristics or deterioration in taste.

Pros and cons of raisin grapes Heliodor

The advantages of the plant include the following:

• excellent productivity;
• resistance to frost;
• excellent taste.

The downside of the plant is the risk of being affected by certain diseases. This leads to problems and forces the summer resident to use fungicides.

Features of growing crops

For a culture to fully develop, it needs to be provided with high-quality, comprehensive care.

Landing dates

It is permissible to plant the plant in open ground in the spring - after the end of frost. This can also be done in the fall.

Choosing a landing site

Grapes of this variety are planted in open areas where the plant receives enough sun. It is not recommended to place the crop near houses and other structures, as there is a risk of shading the vine.

Also, do not plant Heliodor near trees.

They will lead to suppression of the grape root system. As a result, the bush may die.

Preparation of planting material

It is recommended to use annual seedlings for planting. These are the bushes that take root best. In areas where there is a high risk of phylloxera infestation, it is worth using seedlings that have been grafted onto rootstocks that are resistant to this pest.

When planting in spring, it is important to ensure that the seedlings do not dry out. To restore physiological moisture, they need to be soaked for 1-2 days before planting.

Paraffinizing the plant will help you achieve excellent results. This procedure increases survival rate and ensures rapid development of the culture. The manipulation is performed after trimming and soaking the crop. Paraffin should have a temperature of 80-85 degrees. 1 seedling will require 2-3 grams of the substance.

How to plant correctly?

Before planting, it is important to properly prepare the substrate. It should include fertile soil, sand and humus. This mixture should be applied on top of the drainage layer. Then a grape seedling is installed, sprinkled with soil, compacted the soil and watered abundantly.

How to care for culture

The plant requires adequate and high-quality care. Thanks to compliance with agrotechnical measures, it will be possible to obtain a strong plant that produces a good harvest. Caring for grapes should include watering, fertilizing, and pruning.

Watering

The plant needs abundant watering. Each bush requires 5-6 buckets of water per week. 2 weeks before harvesting, watering should be replaced with light irrigation of the soil. If Heliodor grows in sandy soil, it needs more moisture. In this case, the volume of water is increased by 1.5 times.

Top dressing

The use of fertilizers helps strengthen the vine and replenish the deficiency of important substances. At the same time, it is important to remember a sense of proportion. An overloaded vine will develop much more slowly, which will negatively affect the quantity and quality of the harvest.

It is worth feeding grapes with sulfates. Magnesium sulfate and potassium monophosphate are also actively used. After planting the plant in the ground, you do not need to feed it until fruiting begins.

Trimming

Carrying out this procedure helps prevent overloading of the crop. Otherwise, it will develop worse and quickly consume its supply of minerals and other useful elements.

During pruning, it is worth getting rid of all weak vines. With classic long pruning, shoots should be removed in such a way as to leave a maximum of 10-12 vines per 1 meter of bush. This pruning method involves removing 8-12 eyes.

Diseases of the variety and their control

The plant is resistant to fungal infections. However, in case of unfavorable weather conditions or violation of care rules, there is a risk of the following problems:

1. Oidium. This fungal infection causes damage to foliage and berries. In this case, the plant becomes covered with a white coating. Before flowering and during the appearance of green fruits, it is worth spraying with Topaz or Thanos.
2. Mildew. This is a serious disease that leads to damage to the berries and other parts of the plant. In this case, the leaves become covered with round oily spots. A white coating often forms on the reverse side. Timely application of fertilizers will help avoid the development of the disease. Also, for prevention, it is worth spraying the plant with fungicides. Damaged fragments should be removed and burned.

Harvest and storage

The harvest period is determined by the condition of the berries. It is recommended to carefully cut off ripe bunches with pruning shears and place them in a clean and dry container. Store the crop in a cool place.

Heliodor grapes are considered a popular crop that produces tasty and aromatic fruits. With proper care, you can get a rich harvest and avoid the development of dangerous pathologies.