Today there is a huge variety of grapes. Even an experienced gardener is sometimes hard to choose one or another variety for cultivation in a country site.
Most often, preference is given to popular proven varieties, such as the Kuban, which we want to tell you in our article.
What kind is it?
Kuban belongs to the table grape variety with a rather early ripening of berries. Harvest ripens later 120-125 days since the growing season.
In the city of Novocherkassk, the crop is removed in mid-August. In a colder climate closer to September.
Early-maturing varieties also include Gordey, Elegant and Early Purple.
Like other table varieties, Kuban is valued for its excellent taste.
Amethyst, Alyoshenkin dar and Athos are also good fresh.
Kuban grapes: description of the variety
- Bushes are characterized by a rapid growth rate, a strong trunk and branches. The leaves are light green, medium size, carved at the edges.
- Grape clusters are large. The average weight of the vine is about 700-900 gramsand some clusters up to 1.2-1.5 kg.
- The density is medium, may be slightly loose, cylindrical shape.
- The berries are large (about 3 × 2.5 cm in diameter), oval-ovoid, 10-12 grams each.
- Grapes received a high tasting rating. The taste is harmonious, rich, sweet with a slight sourness and a touch of nutmeg. The flesh is juicy, meaty, aromatic. The skin is thin.
- Berries accumulate sugar well.Ripe grapes contain at least 18% sugar content with acidity 5-6 g / l.
The special taste is different and Ruta, Chocolate and Romeo.
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Photo grapes "Kuban":
Breeding history and breeding region
The variety was obtained at AZOS (Anapa) from breeding varieties Cardinal and Moldova.
This variety is also known under the name Early Moldova. Sometimes gardeners confuse these varieties, although they are completely different in origin and characteristics. The variety has been successfully tested and is suitable for cultivation in different regions of Ukraine, Russia, Moldova.
Characteristic
- Shrubs bring abundant annual crops, especially when grown in the southern regions. It is worth noting that 55-60% shoots are fruitful. According to research, the fruiting rate is 1,0-1,2.
- When growing grapes gardener need to pay attention to the recommendations on the load of the bush. For this variety, it is about 35-40 eyes on the bush.After the wreckage, the number of green shoots should be 30-35 pieces. The recommended load will improve the quality of the crop, help avoid breaking the branches from overloading the berries.
- Kuban is often valued for good commercial quality. Berries are easily transported. With proper transportation and storage do not crack, do not crumble and do not lose their appearance. After ripening, the grapes can remain for some time on the bushes without losing taste.
- Frost varieties average. Shrubs can withstand to -20 -23 degrees frost. However, in our climate, gardeners need to take care of a safe shelter for the winter, since it is recommended to grow grapes in our country as a covering crop.The plant is thermophilic and will not survive sudden changes in temperature, frosty winters.
Hadji Murat, Montepulciano and Arsenyevsky also belong to the heat-loving varieties.
Diseases and pests
The variety is highly resistant to mildew and gray mold (3-3.5 points). Despite this, grapes are very vulnerable to common diseases and pests.
Do not neglect the prevention of anthracnose, bacteriosis, chlorosis, rubella and bacterial cancer and follow the proper care of grapes.
- Kuban - a favorite delicacy of wasps. To protect the berries, it is recommended to use special baits, traps, pollinate with chemical means, as well as destroy the wasp nests in time near the site.
Carefully take care of the soil: water it abundantly, loosen the ground, remove weeds. In time, collect and destroy old dry leaves and fallen berries. This is a real breeding ground for bacteria and dangerous pests for grapes.- Twice a year pruning grapes. The first falls in the autumn, and the second in the spring. Carefully inspect the bushes, remove dried old twigs.
- For the purpose of prevention, spray the bushes with special chemicals. This will help prevent pest attacks.
Carefully take care of the soil: water it abundantly, loosen the ground, remove weeds. In time, collect and destroy old dry leaves and fallen berries. This is a real breeding ground for bacteria and dangerous pests for grapes.Kuban - a favorite variety of many gardeners. It attracts attention with decorative qualities, not difficult care, resistance to diseases and pests.
Rkatsiteli, the anniversary of the Kherson summer resident and the Gift of Magarach also demonstrate high yields.
