Description and characteristics, disease resistance of the Daria grape variety and cultivation rules

Growing grapes on a plot of land is a complex and troublesome process. Therefore, many summer residents refuse to plant plants in their gardens. Daria grapes have many advantages for which gardeners love and appreciate them. Minimal maintenance is required, but the results are worth it.

History of the hybrid

Knowing the origin of the species, it is easier to navigate when choosing and planting. Daria is undergoing a test, so she is not particularly popular yet.

Breeder Viktor Nikolaevich Krainov combined two varieties: Kesha and Druzhba. He sought to create a species that would not be susceptible to common grape diseases. He produced the Daria variety, which has high immunity and is able to independently fight diseases.

Variety variety

The grapes have several names of the same name, but slightly modified ones. But in fact, the varieties are slightly different from each other.

Daria

This grape variety is resistant to many diseases and ripens early. Grows up to 2.5 m, the berries are large, the clusters are dense. The fruits are stored for 30-35 days.

Dasha

A variety of medium-ripening grapes. Dashunya is not the second name of the variety; it is an independent variety of the crop. It is widely known to gardeners.

One brush weighs 950-1000 g. The weight depends on proper care and compliance with agrotechnical requirements. Immunity to diseases is average, winter hardiness is also at an average level.

Description of grapes

To help gardeners in any region, manufacturers provide detailed characteristics of varieties. This will help you understand the structural features of the bush and berries. Find out the timing of ripening, active fruiting and other information useful for summer residents.

Bush, vine and leaves

A vigorous variety of grapes, Daria grows up to 2.5 m. The shoots are powerful, fruiting is developed by 6-8 buds.

The leaves have a dark green tint and consist of 5 lobes. The slots are very deep, and the edges of the sheet are jagged.

Taste and appearance of berries

The grape bunches have a cone shape, the density of the berries is average. The color of the ripe fruit is amber, the shape is ovoid. The weight of one grape is 14-16 g.

The berries are not attacked by wasps, they do not crack.

The thickness of the skin is medium, the fleshy pulp has a nutmeg flavor. Inside each berry there are 1-3 small seeds.

Specifications

A description of these indicators will allow the summer resident to make a final decision. After studying the technical characteristics, it becomes clear to the gardener whether the variety is suitable for growing in a particular region.

Low temperature resistance

Daria calmly withstands temperatures dropping to -23 ⁰C. This is an average figure, but this is sufficient in some regions.

Susceptibility to diseases

Breeders claim that this grape variety is immune to:

• mildew - increased;
• oidiumu - above average;
• gray rot - high.

To consolidate the result, preventive treatments are necessary.

Pollination and yield

We need a grape variety that blooms at the same time as Daria. A pollinator planted nearby helps increase yield.

The volume of fruit depends on the quality of care, fulfillment of all requirements for cultivation and planting. The approximate yield per plant is 15-20 kg.

Features of cultivation

Knowing and following some of the subtleties of planting grapes and subsequently caring for them, the summer resident receives the declared harvest.

Optimal soil composition

The grapes do not tolerate stagnation of moisture and do not like close proximity to groundwater. The site is selected on the sunny side of the dacha, protected from drafts. Preferably sandy or sandy loam soil.

Planting scheme

It all depends on what kind of soil is in the chosen location.If suitable for cultivation, then form a trench and plant grape bushes in it. If you plan to plant in loam or in an area with close groundwater, then form a raised bed.

The distance between bushes is 1.5 m, between rows 2.5 m. It is recommended to place seedlings at the maximum possible angle. A vine planted in this way ripens better.

Caring for young animals

The first few years, seedlings require careful care, as the foundation of the future plant and harvest is laid. If a brush has formed on the vine in the first year, it must be cut off. It will weaken the bush and reduce harvest volumes in the future.

Water the young plants frequently and abundantly. It is necessary for the plants to take root. Feeding is important at first, as the foundation of a future strong plant is laid. Alternate organic matter and mineral fertilizers.

Loosening the soil

It is advisable to loosen the soil near the bush; do this after each watering and precipitation. Loose soil allows oxygen to reach the root system and helps retain moisture.

In addition, weeds have less chance to grow and interfere with the normal development of the grapes.

Watering

Often only small plants are watered; the bushes need to gain strength and grow. Mature grapes are watered 3 times per season:

1. 14 days before flowering. This point must be strictly observed. Late-watered bushes will bloom later, and the harvest will ripen late. The plant may lose color due to excess moisture.
2. After flowering, water until the berries begin to change color.
3. The last watering is in the fall, during the period when the plant begins to prepare for winter and needs moisture as a reserve.

It is not recommended to water grapes at the root or by sprinkling. It is better to water the row spacing, at least 0.5 m from the base of the plants.

Top dressing

Daria's grapes need feeding. By receiving nutrients in a timely manner, the bushes grow strong and healthy.

Plants need organic matter and minerals. Feed at least three times per season:

• before flowering;
• before the start of fruiting;
• in preparation for winter.

It is not advisable to spray the bushes; it is better to install pipes through which watering and root feeding can be carried out.

Seasonal treatment against diseases and pests

It is advisable to treat against diseases and insects in early spring, even before the buds appear. Until the plant wakes up, chemicals are used.

In autumn, plants need to be treated. When the grapes are not sick with anything, they devote all their energy to preparing for the cold season. Such bushes winter better and begin to grow actively in the spring.

Trimming and shaping vines

The procedure is mandatory, the correct and timely implementation of which affects the yield. For the first few years, the plants are not touched. Then the formation of the vine begins.

Excess stepsons are not cut out to the base; it is advisable to leave 2 leaves. Gardeners recommend pruning grapevines in the fall, when the leaves begin to fall.

In the spring, only young bushes are pruned, since adult plants with pruned vines do not tolerate low temperatures well.

Shelter for the winter

Despite the fact that Daria grapes are cold-resistant, it is necessary to wrap the bushes for the winter. This procedure is especially important for 2-3 year old seedlings.

Adult plants are wrapped depending on the climatic conditions of the region.

Ripening and harvest period

The berries begin to ripen in mid-July.At this time it is necessary to collect the fruits. The brushes removed from the vine can be stored for a month. Then they must be used to avoid damage.

Berries are transported to any distance, their presentation is preserved.

Where are the berries used?

The use of grapes in cooking is universal; the berries are used to prepare:

• jam;
• jams;
• juices;
• compotes;
• guilt.

The use of berries is practiced in folk medicine and cosmetology. Grapes are also consumed fresh.

Daria is a grape hybrid with enviable immunity. Therefore, summer residents choose it for their plots.