The Vostorg grape variety occupies a leading position in the rankings of the best grape crops, due to the attractive appearance of the bunches, large size of berries, high fruiting rate, excellent taste properties, unpretentiousness in cultivation and undemanding care. Therefore, this variety often decorates garden plots, as it is recognized by many winegrowers, whose positive reviews fully justify its name.
What kind of variety is this?
The result of complex breeding work by Russian scientists is the Vostorg grape variety.Its “parents” are Zarya Severa, Russian Early and Dolores. The variety was included in the State Register in 1992. The Vostorg grape belongs to the table variety. Its fruits are good fresh and are used to make high-quality raisins, dry porridges and muesli.
The description of the variety includes an indication of the pros and cons of the crop, its varieties, recommendations for proper planting and care, as well as information about diseases and pests.
What are the varieties?
Popular types of Delight grapes include:
- Nutmeg. This variety is an extremely early table hybrid, which was obtained by crossing the varieties Vostorg and Frumoasa Albe.
- Peri. It is valued for its round-shaped fruits, which are decorated with white skin, which, when the berries are fully technically ripe, acquire a beautiful amber color. The pulp is characterized by density, juiciness, and harmonious taste.
- White. This variety is characterized by increased yield and early fruit ripening. Large berries have a dense peel, painted white or light green and decorated with a waxy coating and a golden “tan”.
- Red. Breeders, crossing Delight and Original, received the Red variety, the characteristic features of which are large-sized fruits with an elongated shape, a red color with shades of pink and a sweet, slightly sour taste.
- Black. This hybrid was bred by crossing Cardinal Moldova, Timurovets, White Delight. Attracting attention are the voluminous clusters with large fruits and berries, which are distinguished by their juiciness, sweetness, tart pulp, covered with skin, painted in a dark blue, almost black, color.
Advantages and disadvantages
The description of the Vostorg grape variety includes an indication of its pros and cons.The advantages that delight winegrowers include:
- stable, high yield of 12 tons per hectare;
- attractive bunch shape and excellent taste properties of the berries;
- excellent rooting ability and ease of care;
- good resistance to diseases and pests;
- ability to withstand the effects of low temperatures (down to -25 degrees);
- success when transporting over long distances.
With all the many advantages, this variety also has some disadvantages:
- tendency to overload, which is why the crop needs to be rationed;
- susceptible to phylloxera attacks.
Characteristics
The plant forms bushes of medium vigor. The ability of the vine to ripen produces 65-85 percent of the total number of fruitful shoots. The vine is decorated with light green leaves and bisexual flowers. The clusters of medium density in the shape of a cone with oval fruits of a white hue, having a characteristic “tan” on the skin, attract attention. On average, the weight of one berry is 6-7 grams, and the size is 2.7x2.4 centimeters.
The variety is valued for its increased sugar content, which varies from 19 to 25 percent, as well as its acidity level, from 6 to 9 grams per liter. Tasters rated the variety at 8.6 points.
Ripening time
Vostorg grapes are an early ripening variety. The crop bears fruit in the third year from the moment of planting, and with good care - in the second. The growing season ranges from 110 to 120 days. Mid-August is harvest time.
Planting and care
The optimal time for planting is spring, autumn. When choosing a location, you should take into account both the aesthetic appearance of the site and the needs of the crop for good development and crop formation.It is better to plant seedlings on the south side of the garden. To do this, dig holes at the bottom of which to organize drainage. Fill the top with minerals or organic substances and sprinkle with fertile substrate. Then install the support by driving in a peg and plant the seedlings so that their root collar is located above the soil surface. Tamp well and water.
Care will allow you to achieve stable yields. This requires:
- ensure adequate watering;
- loosen the soil in tree trunk circles, eliminating weeds;
- form bushes in spring and autumn, giving them the desired and comfortable shape;
- add nutrients so that the grapes grow and bear fruit better;
- carry out “green operations”: cutting, pinching growth points, pinching;
- constantly inspect plants for diseases and pests and, if infection is detected, take appropriate measures;
- protect young shrubs from freezing in winter by covering them with materials that allow moisture and air to pass through, thereby ensuring an optimal microclimate.
Proper care will have a positive effect on yield growth and the development of the vineyard as a whole.
Reproduction methods
To preserve the grape variety you like, you need to learn how to propagate it correctly. For a novice winegrower, this event will seem like a complicated process. But in reality there are no difficulties, since the crop has excellent growth characteristics.
The culture can be propagated:
- seedlings;
- shoots from an adult fruiting bush;
- grafting cuttings onto the rootstock of old bushes;
- bones.
Each of these methods is reliable and gives excellent results, which is why it is recommended by experienced winegrowers.
Diseases and pests
The Vostorg grape variety demonstrates excellent resistance to diseases and pest attacks, but this indicator does not exclude the risk of infection. According to the description, the variety is poorly resistant to phylloxera, therefore, for preventive purposes, it is necessary to spray the plants with special preparations before flowering, since an infected bush cannot be treated.
Conclusion
Gardeners successfully cultivate Delight grapes, because they fully live up to their name. The main reasons are the uniform ripening of the crop and the ability to tolerate cold winters well. By giving preference to this variety, you can not only reap a high-quality harvest, but also decorate your garden gazebo, arch or hedge in an original way with vines.
