Good afternoon, my reader. If you decide to plant grapes on your site, first of all, pay attention to those varieties that can survive in the climatic conditions of your region. It is best to plant uncovered grapes in the southern part of the site, 50 cm from the walls of any building.
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What options to pay attention to summer residents of the Moscow region
When choosing a grape variety for the Moscow region, focus on the lowest temperatures that occur in the region. Of course, taste, resistance to diseases, parasites, the ripening time of the crop and vines must also be taken into account.
Grapes that are not afraid of cold and frost:
- Alpha. The variety gives good yields, but at the same time it is unpretentious and is not afraid of severe frosts (survives at temperatures down to -40 ° C). The bushes are tall, the clusters are medium in size, the berries are black with a waxy bloom, round in shape. The disadvantages of the Alpha variety include the high acidity of the grapes. It is best to use berries for juicing or compote. This variety can be grown on a balcony or arch.
- Fox berry. In terms of sugar content in berries, this variety surpasses even some covering ones. Able to withstand frosts down to -35 ° C, it is also resistant to fungal diseases. The variety is unpretentious, recovers quickly and has excellent yields.
- Kay Gray. The grape bushes are powerful, the clusters are small, the color of the berries is amber. It ripens early, is able to withstand frosts down to -42 ° C. The berries are tasty and very good for making homemade wine. In addition, the variety is resistant to many diseases: gray rot, oidium, mildew.
- Moore Earley. A vigorous variety of late ripening. The berries are medium-sized, rounded, dark purple in color. Resistant to frost down to -36 ° C, as well as to fungal diseases. Grapes grow well in acidic soils.
- Valiant. The variety is vigorous and highly productive. On each bush, many clusters grow with black and round fruits. The grapes are resistant to frost and heavy rainfall. The variety is early ripe, the first berries can be picked at the end of summer. The variety is universal - suitable for fresh consumption, freezing, making wine and juice.
- Seneca. An early variety with a characteristic taste and aroma. Has a universal purpose, ripens early. The bushes are very vigorous, the berries are large enough, light green with a yellow tint. The grapes are early ripe, tolerate low temperatures (up to -25 ° C), and are resistant to fungal diseases. It is consumed mainly fresh.
Thus, thanks to the work of breeders, there is a large number of grape varieties that can withstand cold weather and please the inhabitants of central Russia with an excellent harvest.
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