Grapes - a very unique plant, it can be cultivated absolutely in all regions of Russia.
The most important thing is to find the right variety. Species for the "northern" viticulture should be preferred in view of the very early or early term of ripening.
Many amateurs choose their choice - the vineyards of the northern regions stop the White Miracle on the grapes.
Description of the White Miracle variety
The White Miracle grape variety is often called the Song or OV-6-pc - these are synonymous names..
White miracle - table hybrid grape variety of very early ripening time. Early ripening are also Red Delight, Pleven and the Gift of the Blind.
Harvesting begins in early August.
Vegetation is 105-110 days. Not for nothing the second name of this species is Song.
Appearance of grapes:
- The berries are oval, slightly elongated, large, 20x24 mm in size.
- Fruit weight 6-8 grams, but some samples reach 15 grams.
- Pulp of grapes White miracle surprisingly juicy, fleshy, very pleasant.
- The skin color in the shade is greenish, in the light of the sunbeams of a beautiful yellowish color with a tan. The skin itself is thin, so when eaten easily breaks and when used in food is almost not felt. The taste is very harmonious, refreshing.
They say that someone, having tried this variety, exclaimed: "This is not a grape! But a real song!"
Admirers of sweet berries, this variety will also please, because it has a good sugar storage capacity. Fruits contain a significant amount of sugar 18-19 g / 100 cm3, having an acidity of 6-7 g / l.
King Ruby, Lydia and Bianca can boast high sugar content.
In the process of tasting fresh grapes this species received a score of 7, 9 points (on a ten-point scale).
The vine ripens completely, almost to its full length, despite the large size of the clusters.
Cuttings take root quickly, give a decent root system. Fruits have the ability to be on the bushes for a long time, while not losing their taste. Angelica, Isabella and Anyuta have similar traits.
For this species is characterized by the average strength of the growth bush. For this reason, it can be poorly formed if it is bred next to vigorous bushes.
Annual vine fragile enoughso you need to be careful and leave only those vines that are convenient to lay and cover for fruiting.
History of grape selection
The described form of grapes was obtained at the All-Russian Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking named after Ya.I. Potapenko.
This institute is famous for cultivating grafted and rooted own planting material of grape species of Russian and foreign selection. The white miracle happened by crossing the Original and Delight varieties. In this scientific research institute Amirkhan, Aladdin and Vityaz were born.
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Specifications
Of the obvious main advantages of the White Miracle form are large, very elegant, beautiful clusters. Tifi, Romeo and Chocolate are also notable for their special beauty.
The average weight of the brush is 600-900 grams, with appropriate care may be more (1500 grams). Clusters are characterized by a cylindric conical shape, as well as a moderately friable structure of the arrangement of the fruits.
Flower bisexual - this means that the grapes are pollinated independently.
Such varieties as Gurzuf pink, Korinka Russkaya and Galahad also possess bisexual flowers.
Also, most of the shoots of the bush is fruitful and the rate of this estimate reaches 70-75%. There is a large coefficient of fertility of the bush, it is equal to 1.3-1.6. Moreover, even shoots on long-term wood have a high suitability for fruiting.
This undoubtedly affects the very good yield of the White Miracle. Rkatsiteli, the Anniversary of the Kherson Summer Resident and the Gift of the Magarach demonstrate excellent yields.
Compatibility of OV-6-pc with stocks is excellent. The bushes of the variety usually start to harvest two, less often three years after planting.
The unconditional advantages include the frost resistance of this type. A white miracle fruit bud of the grape variety withstands temperatures down to -25 ° C. It is for this quality that the variety can be found in the vineyards of the north. Although in the southern regions, he fell in love with winegrowers no less.
Arched, Super Extra and Pink Flamingo also have excellent frost resistance.
Diseases and pests
White Miracle is invulnerable to one of the most insidious fungal diseases, often found in mildew varieties, very resistant to gray rot and oidium.
Resistance to diseases is estimated at 2.5 points (on a five-point scale). Despite this, we should not forget about the prevention of anthracnose, chlorosis, rubella, bacteriosis and bacterial cancer. Taken in time, they will help preserve plants and crops.
Wasps are almost not damaged.
The disadvantages of this type can, perhaps, include poor transportability. But, as already mentioned, the fruits were very much appreciated during the tasting of fresh berries, therefore, for all its merits, this drawback is insignificant.
Not for nothing, this species is called the White Miracle: the combination of delicious, juicy, large berries, together with excellent resistance to frost and disease, give a great combination. So we can safely say: "The white miracle took place!"
