Grapes are a perennial plant, shrubby vines, most often grown en masse in countries with hot climates. But there are new varieties that can grow in the northern regions. Breeders and hobbyists breed dozens of varieties every year, but not all have quality characteristics and mass demand. The Jubilee Novocherkassk variety is one of the most successful grape hybrids.
History of the variety's creation
The grape variety was bred by amateur winegrower Viktor Nikolaevich Krainov for the anniversary of the city of Novocherkassk in 2004-2005. The parents of this variety were Talisman and Kishmish Radiant. Anniversary of Novocherkassk is a hybrid variety entered into the Russian register in 2016. He took all the best qualities from his parents, from Talisman - the yield and size of the berries, from Kishmish Radiant - the color and shape of the brushes.
Description and features
An early grape variety was bred in the Rostov region by an amateur breeder. It grows intensively, cuttings and offsets take root quickly. Requiring care, but resistant to many diseases. Requires shelter for the winter in the middle zone.
Description of grapes:
- The bushes are powerful, tall, strong.
- The leaves are large and dark green.
- The variety is classified as large-fruited with large conical clusters, densely packed berries and high yield.
- The brushes are transportable, stored for a long time, do not burst, and have a beautiful presentation.
- After severe frosts, the replacement shoots and underground trunk are quickly restored to high viability.
- The variety requires normal pruning.
The vines ripen quickly, but require constant pruning of the shoots, which reduces the yield.
Main characteristics
Novocherkassk Jubilee grapes are varieties that have a beautiful presentation for a long time; they are characterized by:
| Characteristic | Description |
| Ripening period | Early, brushes mature in 105-120 days |
| Adaptation and rooting | Cuttings and offsets take root quickly, seedlings adapt more easily if they are properly cared for |
| Soil selection and care | Demanding |
| Diseases | Resistant to many diseases, especially fungal ones |
| Harvest | Abundant, starting from 2-3 years |
| Commercial qualities | Long-term storage, almost does not wrinkle during transportation |
| Productivity per 1 ha | 267 quintals |
| Vine growth | Fast |
| Aging | Fast |
| Frost resistance | Down to -23 °C, recovers quickly |
The bushes are strong, 15-25 kg of grapes, and can withstand the heavy weight of the bunches. The clusters are of medium density, weighing from 0.7 kg to 3 kg, subject to compliance with agricultural technology. The berries are 3.5-4.5 cm long and 2-2.5 cm wide; berries exposed to the sun all day are green in color, while in the shade they are crimson with green streaks. The taste is sweet, balanced, without any frills. The berry has 2-3 seeds, the pulp is juicy, fleshy, crunchy when bitten, the skin is thin and tasty. Sugar accumulation - up to 17%. The weight of one berry is from 14-20 g.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Jubilee of Novocherkassk has more advantages than disadvantages:
- High yield.
- Resistance to fungal diseases: mildew, oidium.
- Tolerates frosts down to -23 without shelter, lower temperatures with shelter.
- Strong, powerful, fast growing vines.
- Early ripening.
- Successfully grown in most regions of Russia.
- The bunches are well transportable.
Flaws:
- Attracts wasps and birds.
- A bend forms on the stalk if the brush is large. It takes longer to pour and the berries are smaller than others.
- Requires pruning and crop regulation.
- Preventive treatment against diseases is needed, especially in humid climates.
- The yield from stepchildren is smaller.
All shortcomings can be quickly eliminated if you choose the right place and hang protective nets against birds and wasps, trim and normalize the crop in a timely manner, and follow agrotechnical recommendations.
Recommendations for planting
The most favorable place for the plant is partial shade, on the slope of the site.The soil should be neutral, light, fertile. Young seedlings are planted in mid-spring, when the threat of frost has passed at an air temperature of +10...+15 °C on the south, south-east side of the site, without drafts.
When planting, you should take into account the level of groundwater; if it is close, then a planting hole is made with a large layer of drainage, and there are drainage grooves around the bush to remove excess liquid.
Before planting, a seedling with an open root system should be soaked in warm water for 2-3 hours. Then immerse the roots in a manganese solution for 15-30 minutes. The hole should be 2-3 times larger than the root system; place a layer of organic fertilizer on top of the drainage.
When does it ripen?
The Novocherkassk Jubilee variety begins to bloom in mid-to-late May, the inflorescences bloom for 8-15 days, by mid-August or the 1st decade of September, depending on the planting region, you can get mature brushes. Ripening period is 105-120 days.
Caring for grapes Jubilee Novocherkassk
Caring for grapes involves proper watering and pruning of bushes.
Watering is carried out once a week, in dry weather 2 times a week, 10-15 liters each. Watering is especially important before and during flowering and bunch setting. During the ripening of the berries, watering should be as necessary so that the berries do not begin to crack.
Pruning is carried out in the spring - sanitary and formative, frozen or damaged branches are removed. In the summer, the stepsons are pruned so as not to reduce the yield of fruit-bearing vines. In the fall, sanitary pruning is carried out.
Feeding is needed for young bushes, especially if the soil is poor. It is carried out in 3 stages: after the spring thaw, during the flowering period and in preparation for winter.
Where is the best place to grow?
In most regions of Russia, it is possible to grow Jubilee of Novocherkassk, without shelter for the winter, in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd climatic zones: Rostov, Astrakhan, Bryansk, Voronezh, Tomsk, Perm regions, Krasnodar, Khabarovsk Territory, Crimea, Chechen Republic. It is also successfully grown in Ukraine, Belarus, Abkhazia, Moldova, Georgia, and Armenia.
Diseases and pests
V. N. Krainov’s hybrid is resistant to fungal diseases. But under unfavorable conditions it can become infected:
- powdery mildew;
- mildew;
- oidium;
- root rot;
- gray rot.
Pests that may appear on grapes: spider mites, aphids, wasps. In the spring, preventive treatment against diseases and pests is carried out.
Jubilee of Novocherkassk is a table grape that will satisfy both professional and novice gardeners.
