Description and technology of growing Ruta grapes

Many summer residents are engaged in growing grapes. There are many grape varieties, but the Ruta grape variety is popular among gardeners. Before you start growing this plant, you need to familiarize yourself with its description and planting features in more detail.

Description and characteristics of Ruta grapes

To get acquainted with the distinctive features of the variety, you will have to understand its description.

Fruits and bushes

Ruta is classified as a medium-sized grape shrub, since the height of the plants reaches two meters. The advantages of the bush include well-knitted and dense branches that are resistant to temperature changes. The leaves on the seedlings are medium in size and have a light greenish color.

Ripe grape fruits are egg-shaped and quite large. The weight of each berry reaches fifteen grams. The grape bunches are also large, weighing 700-800 grams.

Fruiting

One of the advantages of this variety is its early ripening period, thanks to which the crop begins to ripen within 85-95 days. This allows you to enjoy ripe grapes already in early August. It is not necessary to harvest the crop immediately, as it can hang on the branches for a month. Therefore, you can start collecting at the end of August or beginning of September.

Ripe berries of the variety have a dense skin that does not show signs of rot or cracks.

Features of the vine

A characteristic feature of the vine is its vigorous growth and the female type of flower, thanks to which the plants are pollinated quite quickly. Due to the fact that the vine grows strongly, seedlings are recommended to be planted in spacious gardens with plenty of free space. Also, supports are installed near each bush, to which the main stem with large branches is tied.

Genetic properties

Some people consider Rue to be a frost-resistant plant, but this is far from true. The frost resistance of such grape bushes is not very high and is only 20-22 degrees below zero, which is quite low for a vineyard.Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend taking care of insulating the seedlings in advance.

However, the variety is resistant to diplodia and other diseases dangerous to vineyards. Resistance to oidium and gray mold is rated at three points.

Positive and negative aspects of the variety

Rue, like other grape varieties, has advantages and disadvantages that should be familiarized with before planting. The advantages of the variety include:

• rich taste;
• speed of crop ripening;
• disease resistance;
• long preservation of the ripened harvest.

Among the disadvantages are the following:

• a large number of seeds in the berries;
• strong growth of the vine.

How to grow crops correctly

There are several recommendations that will help you grow the Rutu variety correctly.

Preparing the landing site

Before planting, it is necessary to first prepare the seat. First, the area is carefully dug up and cleared of weeds. Then mineral and organic fertilizers are added to the soil, which promote the growth of grape bushes.

Landing technique

Planting seedlings is carried out in several stages:

1. Creating a planting hole. To do this, a square hole is dug, the length and width of which is forty centimeters.
2. Filling the pit. The bottom of the dug hole is covered with a thin layer of soil mixed with mineral fertilizers and water.
3. Planting. After filling the planting hole, carefully place the seedling in it and sprinkle it with soil.

Plant care tips

The planted plant must be properly cared for so that it bears fruit well.

Watering

Experienced gardeners advise watering vineyards in the following cases:

• after planting;
• 7-8 days after cutting the stems;
• after tying to the supports;
• a week before the flowers appear;
• before harvesting fruits;
• before sheltering for the winter.

Feeding

In order for the seedlings of the variety to bear fruit well, it is necessary to periodically feed the soil. Among mineral fertilizers, it is necessary to use mixtures that contain potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen.

The most effective organic fertilizers include manure, peat mixtures, wood ash and litter.

Trimming

Grape seedlings of the variety are pruned in the spring before the buds appear. In this case, no more than sixty eyes are left on each bush. The next time the stems are pruned is in mid-summer. During this period of time, all unnecessary shoots are cut off, which slow down the ripening of the crop.

Preparing for winter

Before the onset of winter frosts, the vineyard must be covered with spruce branches. Gardeners advise using it, as it protects seedlings from rodents and also prevents overcooling of the root system. The layer of spruce branches should be at least thirty-five centimeters.

Diseases and pests

Diseases dangerous to Ruta include:

1. Powdery mildew. Provokes the death of leaves and stems of shrubs.
2. Black spot. Promotes rotting of stems.
3. Anthracnose. A fungus that leads to the death of young seedlings of the variety.

Dangerous pests are mites, borers, leaf rollers and cushion borers.

Harvesting and storing grapes

Harvesting is carried out at the end of summer or in the first half of autumn. The entire harvested crop should be stored in a cool place where temperatures do not exceed ten degrees Celsius. High temperatures reduce the shelf life of the harvested crop.

Conclusion

Some gardeners want to plant the grape variety Ruta on their plot. However, before you start planting, you will have to read the description of the variety and recommendations for its cultivation.