Description and subtleties of growing Manicure Finger grapes

Many gardeners grow grape bushes in their summer cottages. There are many varieties of vineyards, but the Manicure Finger grape variety is popular. Before you start growing a hybrid, you need to understand in more detail its characteristic differences and recommendations for cultivation.

Description and characteristics of grapes Manicure finger

To understand the main features of this grape variety, you need to read the description of its characteristics.

Bunch

The main distinguishing feature of the variety is the shape of its ripe fruits. Grape berries have an oblong shape, which is why they are called fingers. The surface of the thin peel at the edges has a yellowish tint, with the tips of the grapes colored pinkish-red. Each ripe grape weighs about ten grams. The pulp of Manicure finger is dense and juicy. At the same time, a slight crunch appears during eating.

Productivity

People who are going to plant and grow Manicure finger in the future are interested in its yield. Some people think that the plant does not bear fruit very well, but this is not so. On average, it is possible to collect twenty kilograms of ripe berries from each bush. The amount of harvest directly depends on the characteristics of growing grape seedlings. If you properly care for the vineyard, the yield will increase several times. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor watering and feeding of seedlings.

Transportability and keeping quality

Some gardeners grow grapes for further sale and therefore have to transport them over long distances. The transportability of Manicure Finger is quite good; the grapes do not spoil or rot on the road. However, there are certain problems with keeping quality, since a few days after harvesting the berries become softer. To prolong the shelf life of the collected fruits, it is necessary to protect them from sunlight.

Under the sun, berries deteriorate many times faster than in shaded areas.

Disease resistance

Gardeners who plan to grow this variety in the future are interested in its resistance to common grape diseases. Manicure finger is considered a disease-resistant plant that has a strong immune system. This grape variety never suffers from gray spot or anthracnose. If it is periodically treated with fungicidal compounds, it will never get sick.

Frost resistance

Summer residents living in the northern regions are interested in the frost resistance of grape bushes. This variety cannot boast of excellent resistance to frost, since the resistance limit is twenty-two degrees below zero. Therefore, experts recommend covering the plant with a special covering material before the onset of winter frosts.

If the winter temperature is too low, the plant will have to be grafted onto more frost-resistant rootstocks.

Pros and cons of the variety

Manicure finger, like other plants, has a number of advantages and disadvantages, which should be familiarized with before planting it on the site. The advantages include:

• attractive appearance of ripe fruits;
• high level of productivity;
• taste qualities of berries;
• resistance to diseases.

Among the disadvantages of finger manicure are the following:

• poor resistance to low temperatures;
• susceptibility to sunburn;
• demand for care.

Features of cultivation

To grow a lot of grapes, you need to become familiar with their main growing features.

When to plant

First, you need to understand the timing of planting grape seedlings. Planting grapes can be done both in autumn and spring. If people are going to plant seedlings before the beginning of autumn, they will have to do it from the twentieth of March to the beginning of June.Sometimes planting is postponed until autumn. In this case, planting work will have to be completed before the end of October, before winter frosts begin.

Preparing the landing site

Having decided on the timing of planting, it is necessary to begin preparing the planting site. The area where the vineyard will be grown is dug up in advance and cleared of remaining weeds. Then all the dug up weeds are burned, and the dug up area is fed with mineral and organic fertilizers.

Preparation of seedlings

After preparing the planting site, grape seedlings are harvested. Twenty-four hours before planting, they are placed in a small container with water. This is done so that the plant absorbs a sufficient amount of moisture to acclimatize to the new planting site.

Without pre-soaking, the seedling may quickly die after replanting.

Planting in the soil

Planting grape seedlings is carried out in several stages:

• formation of a landing pit, the length and width of which is 30-40 centimeters;
• laying pebbles, expanded clay or other material on the bottom to improve drainage;
• adding organic matter and mineral fertilizers;
• planting a seedling and sprinkling it with soil;
• watering the planted bush.

Care Tips

In order for Manicure Finger to bear fruit well, you need to understand the peculiarities of caring for seedlings.

Fertilizer

In the process of growing grapes, you will have to periodically add fertilizing mixtures to the soil. They are first introduced into the soil before planting seedlings. Experienced gardeners also recommend adding more fertilizing after winter, when the cover is removed from the bushes. In addition, organic fertilizers are added during the formation of fruit clusters.

Watering

In the summer, planted grapes are watered with water, since without sufficient moisture the seedlings can dry out. It is recommended to moisten the plant at least once a week. In this case, watering is carried out in the evening, after sunset. Each planted bush consumes 15-20 liters of water.

Trimming

In order for the grapes to ripen faster, the bushes are regularly pruned. Most often, pruning is carried out in mid-spring, before buds appear.

It is necessary to cut off the maximum number of branches on which fruits do not form.

Disease and pest control

In prolonged heat and humid weather, seedlings may develop gray rot. Due to the development of the disease, the fruits become tasteless and begin to rot. To protect seedlings from diseases, it is necessary to periodically spray them with Bordeaux mixture and properly care for them.

Harvest and storage

Ripe fruits are harvested in mid-August, when all the berries are ripe. Collected brushes must be stored in dark rooms, as they deteriorate faster when exposed to too much light.

Conclusion

Some owners of summer cottages want to grow Manicure finger in the garden. However, before planting, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the variety, as well as familiarize yourself with the recommendations for planting.