Description and characteristics of the grape variety "Juodupe"

Currently, there are interesting varieties of grapes that can not only be eaten, but also used as a decoration for a gazebo or home. One of these universal varieties is the Bodry grape. Hobby gardeners prefer to grow it because of the minimal ripening period it has. Vigorous grapes are early ripening grapes, as the full ripening cycle lasts an average of 90-100 days.

You can harvest fruits in warm regions of Russia already in July. The Bodry variety is a relatively new hybrid; it was bred only in 2014. The flowers are bisexual. The grapes are susceptible to mold, which is required to make fine wines. You can use the Peppy variety for any purpose. Most often, gardeners and collectors grow this variety for making wine, tinctures, juices, compotes, desserts and dishes with grapes.

Thanks to the voluminous fruits that look like a ball, you want to eat them fresh. Some gardeners decorate a gazebo or part of the house with this variety, since the beautiful and rich color of the fruit attracts attention from all sides.

In order to purchase the best variety for your own site, first you should study the information with a description of the variety, watch photos and videos.

Characteristics of the Bodry variety

Shoots ripen along their entire length. The bushes are developed, voluminous. The bunches are large, they can weigh up to 1500 g, they look very elegant on the bush. The shade of the fruit is purple-raspberry mixed with plum. The fruits are round, like a ball, and large, one grape weighs 12-18 g, its parameters fluctuate around 32-34 mm. You can see in more detail how the Bouncy grapes look like in a photo or video.

This plant grows on grape terraces and forest soils. Many gardeners grow this variety on limestone and rocky soils. Loamy soil is least suitable for Bouncy grapes. Cuttings have the ability to instantly adapt after planting and take root very well.

You can plant such a variety next to the walls of a house or a gazebo, only you need the side for planting to be located in the south of the site. If you want to plant a plant along the wall, you should maintain a distance of at least 30 cm from the building.

How do seedlings behave?

Saplings of this variety take root very well. This variety can even become a wonderful decoration for your gazebo in the country. This is because the shrubs are very vigorous. The flowers on the shrub are bisexual, so the grower does not need to pollinate on his own.

It is important to prune on time, it should not be very strong. On average, there should be 5-6 eyes. This variety is good because it can be grown in various regions, all due to its high frost resistance and immunity.

The amazement grape is distinguished by its wonderful presentation and excellent taste. All thanks to the crossing of Bilash and Victoria Surprise. Bilash's surprise looks very attractive too. grade Astonishment can be used both for table consumption and for juice production.

Landing features

If it is so convenient for the gardener, it is allowed to plant several seedlings at once, but in this case it is important to maintain a distance between plantings of at least 1 m. It is recommended to plant grapes in loose, nutritious and slightly moist soil.

The soil should only be neutral. The seedlings should be placed in a deep hole, and crushed chalk should be poured into it before planting. This will help reduce the acidity of the soil. Before planting, the soil should be thoroughly fertilized: if the soil is scarce, then in the future this will affect the size of the fruits and their quantity.

Please note that nitrogen fertilizers should be added to the soil in the smallest amount, since nitrogen contributes to the development of bright green foliage, and not the number of berries.

After planting, mycorrhiza should be introduced as a prophylaxis for fruiting vines and resistance to fungal infections. It is a very effective mineral nutritional supplement for the vine. There is no need to doubt the effectiveness of such a fertilizer, since it has been tested by many years of research by scientists and amateur gardeners.

Disembarkation and preparation for it

Bazhena, like any other grape, is a light and heat-loving plant. For culture, areas that are well warmed by the sun are chosen. It is advisable to place it on the southern slope of a gentle hill, closer to the top. Any lowlands are categorically not suitable, where melt water stays for a long time in spring, and the rest of the time damp cold air is retained. Also, the vine does not like drafts. Ideally, a natural or artificial barrier should be located at some distance (2–2.5 m) from the vine, which would protect it from gusts of wind, without shading. It is good if it is made of stone or brick. Heating up during the day, it will give off heat to the plant at night.

The place for the vine is chosen so that the site is well warmed up by the sun and the plants have enough area for food

Bazhena has no special requirements for the quality of the soil. The ideal option for grapes is black soil, but it can also ripen on relatively poor soils. At the same time, it is desirable that the substrate is light, it allows water and air to pass through well. Acid-base balance - 5.5-7.0. The root system of the plant is powerful, so the groundwater should be located at least 4–5 m from the soil surface. Otherwise, root rot is very likely to develop.

Bazhena's vines are vigorous, therefore, at least 5 m is left between the plants when planting. The same distance is maintained between the rows of plantings. It is even better to increase it to 6–7 m, if the area of ​​the site allows. The nearest fruit trees should be at least 5 m, and about 2 m to the bushes.

At the same time, a place should be provided for installing the trellis. Otherwise, the vines will not withstand the load. The simplest option is metal or plastic pipes of small diameter dug into the ground with wire stretched over them in several parallel rows. The lower one is located at a distance of 50–70 cm from the surface of the earth, then - 120–140 cm and 180–220 cm. The height of the trellis allows you to adjust the height of the grape bush, which greatly facilitates its care.

Bazhena can be planted both in spring and autumn. The first option is the only one possible for regions with a continental climate. It is impossible to predict when the frost will come. And during the summer, the plant will definitely have time to adapt to new habitat conditions. The optimal time for the procedure is the first half of May. By this time, the air should warm up to at least 15 ° C, and the soil at a depth of about 10 cm - up to 10-12 ° C.

Autumn planting is practiced mainly in the homeland of the hybrid. It is carried out from early September to mid-October. You need to be sure that at least two months are left before the cold weather. As practice shows, a vine planted in spring develops faster, but in the fall there is a wider choice of varieties.

Two-year-old grape seedlings take root best of all. A high-quality planting material has white or cream roots on the cut, shoots are salad, the bark is smooth, elastic, evenly colored, not flaky or wrinkled, without spots that resemble mold or rot.There must be several growth buds, which should not fall off when touched. Buy seedlings exclusively in specialized stores, nurseries, and other trustworthy places. Only in this case can the quality of the planting material be guaranteed.

Grape seedlings are purchased only from trusted suppliers

The planting hole is prepared at least 3-4 weeks before the planned procedure. And with a spring planting - in general from the fall. Bazhena's root system is powerful, the optimum depth is 80–90 cm. The diameter is about the same. Sometimes amateur gardeners plant grapes in trenches about 50 cm deep, but this option is rarely practiced.

The landing pit is being prepared as follows. At the bottom, a drainage layer with a thickness of at least 10 cm is required. Suitable material is expanded clay, clay shards, pebbles, broken brick, and so on. You also need to remember to dig in a small diameter plastic pipe - through it the plant will receive water. This is the best way to water the grapes. The length of the pipe should be such that after filling the hole, it protrudes 10-15 cm above the soil surface.

At the bottom of the planting pit for grapes, a drainage layer is required so that water does not stagnate at the roots

About 10 cm of fertile sod soil is poured at the bottom of the pit, on top - about the same amount of a mixture of humus and peat chips (1: 1) with the addition of 120–150 g of simple superphosphate, 80–100 g of potassium fertilizer without chlorine and 150–200 g of dolomite flour. This needs to be repeated once more and the resulting "puff cake" is covered with ordinary soil. Then 50–70 liters of warm water is poured into the pit and left, covered with any waterproof material. Mineral dressing can be replaced with wood ash (about 0.5 l). A very light sandy substrate is mixed with powdered clay, coarse sand is added to a heavy soil.

Humus is a natural remedy for increasing soil fertility

The very procedure for planting grape seedlings in the ground is no different in complexity:

1. The day before the procedure, the seedlings are removed from the containers, examined and the healthy roots are shortened by about 3-4 cm. Their length should not exceed 15-18 cm. Dried and blackened cut off completely. Then they are soaked in a solution of any biostimulant with the addition of several crystals of potassium permanganate. You can use both store preparations (Epin, potassium humate, Zircon) and folk remedies (aloe juice, honey, succinic acid). This is necessary to strengthen the plant's immunity, disinfect and prevent fungal diseases.
2. 3-4 hours before planting, the roots are dipped in a slurry of powdered clay diluted with water with the addition of any fertilizer based on vermicompost (5-7 ml per liter). In consistency, this mass should not resemble too thick sour cream. She is given time to dry up.
3. About an hour before planting, the soil in the planting pit is watered abundantly. When the moisture is absorbed, a small mound is formed at the bottom. The seedling is placed on its top, spreading the roots so that they are directed downward, and not sticking up and to the sides. It should be tilted at an angle of 40–45º. The exception is cuttings up to 25 cm long, they are placed vertically. The "heel" of the root is oriented to the south, the growth buds to the north.
4. The pit is gradually filled with soil, filling it with small portions. The seedling should be shaken periodically, and the soil should be carefully compacted with your hands to avoid the formation of air pockets. In the process, be sure to make sure not to fill up the root collar. It should be located 5–7 cm above the ground.
5. Having filled the hole to the end, the soil is again well compacted. The grapes are abundantly (30–40 l) watered. When the water is absorbed, a near-trunk circle with a diameter of about 60 cm is mulched with peat chips, rotten sawdust, humus, and freshly cut grass. You can also tighten it with black plastic wrap. Existing shoots are shortened, leaving 3-4 growth buds.Until the seedling starts to grow, it is covered with a cut plastic bottle.

Planting grapes in the ground differs little from a similar procedure for other seedlings

Video: how to properly plant a grape seedling

A little about grapes

Few people know that the vine is one of the oldest plants grown by man. Historical books describing the culture indicate that traces of grape wine were found in an Iranian vase, which is about 5500 years old. This is impressive. Man always knew what was good for him ... Such is our human nature.

In the city of Maribor, Slovenia, grows the oldest vine, which is 400 years old.

The oldest grape in Maribor

She is listed in the Guinness Book of Records, and two images from 1657 and 1681 on the building, along with grapes, serve as confirmation of her age. Until now, about 100 bottles of wine a year are obtained from its fruits.

The botanical grape variety (Vitis L.) consists of dozens of different species that can easily interbreed with each other, forming new varieties, like the Bodry variety. Half of the botanical varieties come from the regions of North and Central America, and the second, partly wild grapes from China, South Siberia, Korea and the Japanese islands. By the origin of the grapes, one can judge which climate will be more favorable for its cultivation.

The variety of varieties allows winegrowers even in the northern regions to choose a species adapted to the conditions and capabilities of the area.

Comparison with analogues

In terms of frost resistance, the varieties "White Muscat" and "Sharov's Riddle" can be considered analogues. However, the “riddle” clusters reach a weight of 500 grams. The yield of the variety is much higher than that of "Juodupe" and the resistance to diseases is lower. Bunches of "Muscat" reach 350 gr. The berry is medium-sized, round, white. Disease resistance is high, as is the yield.

Let's consider the variety in more detail in comparison with several other similar analogues.

Description of the variety Bodry

The flowers do not require additional pollination, they are bisexual. The weight of one bunch is up to 1500 grams, they look very elegant on the bush. The berries are large, weighing 12-18 g, the shape of the berries resembles a ball (32x34 mm), red-purple in color. The variety is susceptible to noble molds, which are essential for the production of noble sweet wines. To other fungal diseases of grapes, it is quite resistant, frost-resistant variety (up to minus 23). It grows very well on grape terraces and loess soils, but the variety is successfully grown on calcareous soils and rocky ground. Loamy soils are the least suitable for cultivating the variety.

Berries of the Brisk variety, pink and juicy

The grape shoots ripen to their full length.

Variety Bodry (breeding number B-14-8) bred in 2014, parents (Gift to Zaporozhye and K-81). Grape cuttings root well.

Testimonials

She is well acquainted with the works of Alexander Burdak. Many of its hybrid varieties are striking in both the taste of the fruit and the large size. The last one I planted for testing was the Senator variety. This year the bush has already rooted well, has grown long shoots. It grows powerful, one bunch on the branches so far, so there was no need to ration. The fruits are not yet ripe, but the perspective is already visible. The acid is gradually leaving to replace the sweetness.The pulp is dense, fleshy. Although the vineyard is located on an area with a close occurrence of groundwater, I do not see a single burst of berries. I think that Senator is one of the most successful breeding of Burdak.

Tried several different varieties of Burdak. So far I liked Dixon and Nicole. The first has a large, unusual shape. The color is light pink. The bunches are large, weighty. The ripening period of the vineyard is rather late, but this can be with me, since the main part of the culture is in the shade, maybe that's why it takes longer than usual to gain color. Nicole ripens well, the finished berry is sweet, fleshy. Not bad in our cold and rainy summer, Lorano shows himself from year to year. Well pollinated, bunches of 800-1000 grams. The berries are large, one-dimensional.

Culture requirements

They are very modest, although you cannot plant a vine anywhere. It should be sunny, warm and sheltered from the winds (the most dangerous are those cold winds blowing in late autumn or early spring). If you plan to plant Bodry near the wall of a house or other structure, let it be the western or southern wall. These walls reflect most of the stored heat at night, and will additionally keep your vine warm at night. When planting near a wall, the description of the planting method recommends keeping a distance of at least 30 cm.

Care

Good care will increase crop yields

Proper care ensures vigorous growth and good yields of the plant. Care should be started from the moment of planting the cuttings and throughout life.

Loosening

In the first year after planting, the land around the bush needs loosening. This procedure provides oxygen to the roots of the plant and gives access to other beneficial microorganisms, which promotes root development.

Watering

Don't save water. The grapes require careful watering, especially before the first flowering appears. The rate of water for one bush is 7-9 liters.

Shaping and pruning

The formation is carried out systematically. This affects the growth of the plant and allows the berries to grow larger. With proper pruning and regular maintenance, you can get great results every season. Cut the bush, depending on its size. If it is tall, then the eyes of the seedlings are cut off after 7 eyes. If the plant is medium-sized, then after 5.

Tie up the plant in spring, before young foliage and new shoots form. If you do this later, then there is a high probability of damage to the plant, and this will negatively affect the yield.

Mulching and fertilization

Use wood shavings and moss. All ingredients are placed around the bush in a layer of 3 cm. Top dressing is performed 3-4 times per season, if the plant bears fruit. Young bushes are fed up to 6 times. For this, compost, fertilizers with a high content of potassium and phosphate are used.

Shelter

The Etalon grape variety has a high resistance to frost, but for the winter, the bushes should be covered. For this, a special tub or a dense plastic film wrapped in several layers is used.

What is famous for

The beautiful purple-red berries are not only pleasing to the eyes, but also beneficial to health. Most of the nutrients in deep purple grapes are high in flavonoids, natural antioxidants that inactivate free radicals and thereby protect against cancer and heart disease.

Bouncy grapes make excellent wine

The Bodry variety is rich in iron. In addition, grapes contain:

• Vitamins C and A.
• B vitamins.
• Potassium. Phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron.
• The berries contain iodine, which is necessary for the functioning of the thyroid gland.
• In the presence of an alkaline environment that helps to get rid of accumulated acids in the body.

Peppy differs from other varieties in that its description indicates that it is ideal not only for eating raw, but also for making juices and homemade wine.

Make a small revolution in your vineyards and plant a new vine with breeding number B-14-8.

The property of all grape varieties, not only Bodroi, was highly appreciated by alternative medicine - a special section was created, which is called ampelotherapy, or treatment with grapes, grape juice and even wine.
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Application

For grapes of the technical direction, the indicators of juice yield, its physical and chemical characteristics and taste are of great importance, so that the future wine material is unique and meets the highest standards. The beauty and size of the bunch, as well as the fleshiness of the berries, fade into the background. Bagheera stands out from the mass of other forms of grapes for its wide range of applications. Thanks to the perfectly balanced combination of sugar content and acidity, a good light table wine is obtained from it. The sum of points of the tasting assessment of young red wine - 7.8. The high sugar content and pleasant taste allows the berries of this variety to be eaten fresh. In addition, this complex hybrid form is successfully used in the breeding of other products of grape selection as a donor of such indicators as high frost resistance and stable yield.

The newest varieties and hybrid forms, created in recent decades, compare favorably with the previously popular types of grapes, significantly surpassing them in many important indicators. There is a constant increase in frost and winter hardiness (which makes it possible to expand the area of ​​open vineyards), an increase in the productivity and resistance of a grape plant to diseases and pests, a reduction in ripening time along with excellent taste and minimization of labor costs. Bagheera is one such variety. Despite the not too spectacular appearance of the bunch, this new hybrid form is unpretentious and high-yielding even in relatively cold climates, has quite edible fresh berries and is perfect for making high-quality red wine with a harmonious taste.