Rochefort is a table grape variety. The color of the mature cluster is dark pinkish red. Smaller berries are usually darker than the largest.
It is characterized by a sweet, harmonious taste and delicate aroma. Clusters are large, look very nice on the holiday table.
The berries are the correct form, with a light matte coating, juicy. There are clusters where the size of the berries is about the same, and those where especially large berries stand out against the rest with a lighter pinkish tinge.
Rochefort grapes: variety description
Rochefort refers to the grapes of early ripening. In color shades, ripe grapes may differ depending on the place and growing conditions.
The color of the ripened cluster is from dark pink to brown, almost black. Deep purple and lilac-blue color are also found. The intensity of dull plaque is from low to medium, its color is silver-gray or light lilac.
Purple varieties are different varieties such as early purple, witch fingers and ataman.
The density of the bunch varies, most often the average. Well transported, provided the correct choice of packaging. The bunch shape is conical, cylindrical, weight - from 300 g to 1 000 g. The average weight of a berry is from 6-7 to 12-13 grams, diameter 21 ± 0.5 mm The skin is thin or medium thickness, does not cause difficulties when eating. The number of seeds in the berry is from 1 to 3-4.
Large branches often have a branch - “wing”.
The bush is strong, well developed.
Landing should be well lit, protection from the wind is desirable.
When planting take into account that one plant requires an area of 5-6 square meters. m. Cuttings rooted without problems.
Crimson, Ataman Pavlyuk and Buffalo also have good growth power.
Normal flowering time - the first decade of June. Flowers of both sexes.
A photo
Photo grapes Rochefort:
Origin
Author - Evgeny Pavlovsky, amateur breeder. Since 1985 - the beginning of the occupation of breeding - brought more than 50 grape varieties, which are experienced in their own backyard. For example, Ayut Pavlovsky, King and Super Extra.
The hybrid variety Rochefort is the result of the crossing: Talisman and (Cardinal + pollen mixture).
Specifications
Since it is relatively recently bred, it is impossible to unambiguously characterize its yield. Susceptibility to disease and frost resistance is also still being investigated.
If you are looking for a frost-resistant variety, pay attention to the Beauty of the North, Pink Flamingo and Arched.
It is considered that the yield refers to the average, in favorable conditions - to high. From one bush receive 4-7 kg of a crop.
Determined that it can tolerate frost down to -23 переносС, but lower temperatures are dangerous for it. It is recommended to cover the plant for the winter.
Crystal, Marcelo and Krasa Nikopol also require shelter in the cold season.
Competent top dressing helps to increase the yield, improve the taste and presentation of grapes.
Diseases and pests
During the study, the variety showed weak susceptibility to mildew. Resistance to oidium and most fungal diseases - medium to phylloxera - from medium to low.
Hail is not typical, but it is found in some regions. In case the pea has been observed in previous years, it is recommended to dope the flowers by hand.
Rochefort grapes are not too picky about the conditions of storage and transportation, preserves its taste for a long time. The same signs have Blagovest, Baikonur and Muscat Novoshakhtinsky.
It looks very elegant, and great taste allows you to carry this grape to the most exquisite desserts.
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