The history of the cultivation of grapes has more than 9000 years. Traditionally it was cultivated in the southern regions of the Earth - in Central Asia, in the east, in the Mediterranean. Today, thanks to the efforts of breeders and amateur gardeners, the area of growing grapes has expanded significantly and reached the Moscow region.
One of the most popular varieties that are cultivated both in the south and in central Russia is Pleven Muscat.
What kind is it?
Pleven Muscat - early (115-125 days) variety of Bulgarian selection. Refers to a group of dining forms. White grape variety.
White Varieties also include White Delight, Crystal and Bianca.
Pleven Muscat grapes: variety description
Oval berries have a greenish-yellow color with an amber tint. On the sunny side they form a characteristic tan. Quite large berries (6-8 g) are collected in conic-cylindrical clusters weighing up to 600-800 g each.
The clusters are quite friable, of medium density, which allows all berries to ripen evenly.
The vine in this variety is quite large. In height reaches up to 2 meters. This feature allows the use of grapes for landscaping fences, gazebos and sheds.
A characteristic feature of this variety is the absence of pea berries in the brush.
Ataman Pavlyuk, Athos and Harold have no peas berries either.
A photo
Photo grapes "Musk Pple":
Specifications
- The taste of grapes.
The grapes have a characteristic nutmeg flavor. The sweetness of the fruit provides a fairly high content of sugar - 17-21%. The acidity is only 6-8 g / l. The flesh of the berries is dense, fleshy, quite juicy.
- Productivity and safety of the variety.
Ripened brush can be on the bush without loss of taste for up to 3 weeks.
Quite dense berries allow you to transport grapes for a long time. In a refrigerator, berries can be stored for 2 months.
Vine.Vine grape powerful, grows up to 2 meters. Maintains a load of 35-45 eyes.
Gives up to 80% of fruitful shoots. It is recommended to leave 1.5-1.9 bunches for fruitful escape.
Pruning of the vine is carried out on 6-8 eyes. The degree of vine ripening is high, ending simultaneously with the ripening of the crop - by the end of August.
- Frost resistance.
This variety is quite cold-resistant, able to withstand cold Dominus 25 ° C.
One vine can give up to 60 kg of berries. On average, from one hectare of planting receive up to 140 centners of fruit.
Vine.Among the cold-resistant varieties stand out Super Extra, Arched and Beauty of the North.
Growing regions and collection times
Initially, Pleven muscat was bred as a variety for the southern regions. But thanks to the early ripening and frost-resistance, the cultivation area of this variety moved to the north and reached the Moscow region.
The peculiarity of the variety to accumulate sugar, even in rainy weather, makes it a favorite in many household plots.
And the observance of certain agrotechnical measures, for example, such as planting on the southern side of the site and sheltering the vine for the winter in severe frosts, allows the grapes to produce a stable high yield.
Muscat Pleven is a very early grape variety. The crop ripens depending on the growing climate - from the first to the third decade of August.
Amethyst Novocherkassky, Anyuta and Julian also ripen early.
Diseases and pests
Muscat Pleven is moderately resistant (2.5-3 points) to mildew, oidium and gray rot.
Do not forget about such misfortunes as rubella, anthracnose, chlorosis and bacterial cancer. You can read about preventive measures and signs in separate materials.
The fight against various pests on the bushes of grapes (worms, spiders, ticks, aphids, etc.) should begin in early spring. Timely processing with protective agents will ensure good development of bushes and clusters.
As the fruit ripens, the grapes become the object of attack by wasps and birds. Therefore, it is necessary to make a lot of effort for the safety of the crop.
It is not recommended to treat the fruit during the period of enhanced ripening of the bunch with chemical preparations, since harmful substances can be absorbed into the berries and do not have time to be removed until they are fully ripe.
During this period, the best option for crop protection is the use of mechanical means of protection.
If the landing area is small, then a special net is used to protect the bushes. She covered with a bush on all sides and fix.
With large plantings, crop protection work is more laborious. A special mesh sleeve is put on each bunch.
Musk Pleven with minor drawbacks has a lot of advantages.
High yields, excellent taste and unpretentious care make this grape variety very popular not only among amateurs, but also among farmers.
Isabella, Rkatsiteli and Podarok Magaracha demonstrate high yields.
