Not only professionals, but also amateurs can breed new varieties of plants. Grapes are no exception. Painstaking and long work has given birth to many interesting varieties of this plant. Often, scientists conduct experiments during the breeding of varieties, and the Ruby Jubilee variety became a successful result of such events. Not only berries, but also the leaves of this variety are used in cooking. The fruits are not only eaten, but also used in the treatment of colds, tuberculosis, blood pathologies, as well as for cosmetic purposes.
General information about the variety
The table variety Yubiley Novocherkassk is interesting in that it was bred not by professional breeders, but by an amateur winegrower N.V. Krainov.
The anniversary of Novocherkassk is known for its large tasty berries that retain their shape and presentation well, and for their record-breaking large bunches. Among other advantages of this variety, early ripening and high resistance to diseases.
The variety is widespread on the territory of Russia and Ukraine, it does not require special soil and temperature conditions. It winters well both in the northern and southern regions of our vast homeland.
Characteristics of grapes Anniversary of Novocherkassk: yield, berry taste, bush parameters
Characteristics of the bush: vigorous, strong, five-toed leaves, medium-sized and rich green. The berries are large, the color is mixed - pink-yellow-green, depending on the stage of ripeness and purity of the hybrid. Note that breeding such varieties at home without knowing the specifics of the variety or crossing with other varieties may not give the desired result! To obtain a high-quality harvest and truly tasty berries, it is recommended to purchase seedlings only in nurseries, from specialists. It is worth dwelling on the description of the taste of this grape separately: the sugar content is average, up to 17%, which is generally lower than that of other dessert varieties, but this does not make the berries bland. On the contrary, due to ripening on the bush, the pulp becomes dense and rich, and the barely perceptible sour taste disappears completely. By the way, the acidity of Novocherkassk Jubilee berries is about 5%.
Differs in excellent maturation of the bushes in the season, a small number of immature brushes. There is a high yield and high quality berries. They do not choke, do not burst, perfectly retain their shape during transportation and during collection. Since frost resistance is weak, the shrub must be covered for the winter.
Description of the appearance of the grapes
- Description of bushes
The variety has a vigorous shrub with a strong skeleton. Shoots ripen well. The leaves are large, dark green in color.
- Description of berries
The main distinguishing feature of this variety is the huge cluster size. Conical or cylindro-conical in shape, they have an average weight of 0.8 - 1.6 kg. Under good conditions, the weight of one bunch easily reaches 3 kg. The berries are on average 38 mm long and 23 mm wide. You can often find a description of berries up to 52 mm in diameter. Berries weight from 12 to 18 g.
The color of the grapes of the Novocherkassk Jubilee is beautiful, yellow-pink. Sometimes there are bushes with white-pink or solid pink berries. The shape is elongated-oval, the skin is moderately dense, edible.
The pulp is juicy, fleshy, with a harmonious sweet taste, no off-flavors.The berries begin to quickly lose acidity as the ripening period approaches.
The benefits and harms of grapes
To saturate your body with all the useful and necessary substances, it is enough to eat only 10 grapes per day. The fruits of grapes contain antioxidants that can rejuvenate and prolong human life. Only the calorie content of this product can be called a negative factor in the use of grapes. For this reason, overweight people and those who are on a diet should not abuse such a product.
The Ruby Jubilee variety will be especially useful for those who suffer from periodic surges in blood pressure. With regular use of grapes, the pressure returns to normal, even despite weather anomalies and disasters. Grapes are also able to clear cholesterol plaques from the blood. A decoction can be made from the fruit, which perfectly lowers the temperature. And for coughs and other bronchial problems, grape syrup will help.
The main characteristics of the variety
The Yubiley Novocherkassk variety gives a stable high yield. It takes 110-120 days to ripen, so the harvest ripens by early to mid-August.
Sugar content of berries - 17 g / 100 ml; acidity - 6 g / l.
- Description of frost resistance
The grapes tolerate winter well and temperatures drop down to -23 ° C. In regions with mild winters, it can hibernate without shelter, however, if there is a possibility that the temperature will drop below -23 ° C, the bushes should be covered with soil.
- Description of disease and pest resistance
Judging by the numerous positive reviews of experienced wine-growing masters, Novocherkassk's Jubilee resists fungal diseases well, but preventive measures are highly desirable. Moreover, due to the high sugar content in berries, this variety can be affected by wasps. To get rid of annoying insects, use a chemical treatment during grooming already in the flowering period. However, you can make your work easier and reduce the harm from drug exposure by using techniques such as traps and grape nets. These bags will save your berries from the invasion of wasps and birds.
Large and dense clusters and strong berries tolerate transportation and storage very well.
Advantages and disadvantages
Hybrids often have great advantages over purebred varieties.
Advantages:
- immunity to disease;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- good ripening of shoots;
- high commercial qualities;
- plentiful regular harvest;
- long shelf life;
- presentable appearance;
- rich taste.
Disadvantages:
- shoots are subject to rationing and formation;
- it is necessary to carry out regular prophylaxis with fungicides;
- fruits are susceptible to spoilage by wasps;
- the yield on the stepchildren is much less than that of the parent bush.
The anniversary of Novocherkassk is characterized by high yields
Pros of the variety:
- large berries and bunches;
- stable high yield;
- high transportability;
- resistance to frost and disease;
- strong growth of the bush.
Cons of the variety:
- requires normalization;
- without prevention, it can be affected by fungal diseases;
- easily affected by wasps;
- gives a weak harvest from stepchildren.
Features of care when planting grapes
When choosing a place for planting future grapes, always look at the ripening dates. The main condition is to give a place warmer to those varieties that are delayed with ripening. This will save you from early frost and its effect on the grapes. As for the Jubilee, everything is quite simple. Choose a place without drafts, and the rather average ripening period of the crop will allow you not to worry about finding a warm place.
Talking about the planting process itself, it should be noted the importance of choosing good seedlings in the vineyard.Look after their appearance, do not forget that the reputation of the cattery and feedback on its work will save you from disappointment! If you decide to propagate grapes by cuttings, then you can safely proceed: the rooting rate of Novocherkassk Anniversary cuttings is at its best! This variety can be perfectly combined with rootstocks. With regard to pruning procedures, growers recommend leaving about 8-10 eyes.
After you have prepared the drainage, dug a hole and planted grapes, water abundantly and prepare for the fact that soon the shoots will have to be pruned, and later - look for support. The Novocherkassk Jubilee has vigorous bushes with a good rhizome, so plant them taking into account the development of the root system. Leave enough space between the bushes for their development!
Agrotechnical rules
The Novocherkassk Jubilee grape variety cannot be called very capricious and demanding, but this large-fruited hybrid needs an approach. The grower will collect a good harvest of beautiful and densely packed bunches only if he provides competent care for the Jubilee and follows all the rules for planting and propagating these grapes.
Preparing for landing
Young grape seedlings are sensitive to unfavorable external factors, such as temperature drop, wind, insufficient or high humidity. Therefore, for planting seedlings of the Anniversary of Novocherkassk, it is necessary to choose the right time. Most winegrowers consider the optimal time for planting an early-maturing hybrid to be mid-late April, when the air warms up to 10-15 degrees, and the soil temperature is in the range of 8-10 degrees.
Important! Reproduction of the Jubilee can be performed in a variety of ways, including grafting on your own roots, planting seedlings and others. Not all of these methods can be implemented in the spring, for example, grafting of a green cutting to a green stock is carried out in the fall.
The second thing that the grower should think about is choosing a suitable place for the new variety. The anniversary of Novocherkassk is a vigorous grape, so it will need a lot of space. You also need to take care of a reliable and solid support for a massive vine. It is better to find a place for grapes sunny, located on a hill or on a plain.
Cold and strong winds are contraindicated for heat-loving grapes, therefore the southern wall of an outbuilding, fence or house is considered the best place for planting it.
The grapes Jubilee Novocherkassk are not very picky about the soil, but, nevertheless, it needs a nutritious soil. The best option is black soil, but loam can also be used. High-lying groundwater can wash away the deep roots of the Jubilee, in this case they think over a drainage system.
Attention! Moisture should not stagnate in the soil under the grapes, as this can lead to rotting or infection of the roots.
Planting grapes
There are several ways to propagate grapes Anniversary of Novocherkassk. Most often, growers buy ready-made seedlings with an open or closed root system. In this case, it is necessary to choose the right planting material: the seedling must be strong and healthy, its roots are white, flexible and moist.
For planting Jubilee seedlings, pits about a meter deep are prepared, at the bottom of which a layer of nutrient soil or rotted fertilizers is poured. The roots of young grapes are straightened and covered with earth. After that, the earth must be tamped and watered abundantly. The gardener must be prepared for the fact that soon he will need to cut the shoots and build a support, because the Jubilee vine grows very quickly.
It is much cheaper to propagate grapes by cuttings, grafting them onto green shoots. Cuttings need to be prepared.To do this, the lower part of them is cut 2-3 mm from the upper bud, and the top is dipped in melted paraffin - this will help to retain moisture and prevent the cuttings from drying out.
Attention! The stock is also prepared in advance. First, the entire old grape bush is pruned, after which the wood is cleaned, dirt is removed. Then you need to split the vine using an ax or a sharp knife.
Before grafting, the bottom of the cutting is soaked in water or in a growth stimulator. Then the edges of the cutting and the crevice of the rootstock are pressed tightly so that the lower bud is on the surface. Wrap the vaccination site with material that tends to decompose. Often they coat the joint with clay or bandage it with polyethylene to retain moisture. After all the procedures, the stem with the inoculation is watered abundantly.
Vineyard care
As already mentioned, the Anniversary of Novocherkassk cannot be called capricious, this grape is unpretentious and not too demanding in care. However, only those owners who have devoted enough time and attention to their vineyards can wait for big harvests.
Grape care The anniversary of Novocherkassk is as follows:
- It is necessary to water the grapes as the soil dries up, while paying attention to the presence of natural precipitation in the region. However, twice a summer, the Jubilee is watered, no matter what: before flowering shoots and immediately after flowering. If the bushes do not have enough moisture, this will definitely affect the size of the berries and their taste.
- To keep water in the soil longer, use mulch. It is best to take humus for these purposes and fill it with a three-centimeter layer, filling the near-stem circle. In addition to retaining moisture, such mulch will fertilize grapes and insulate their roots in frost.
- You need to feed the Novocherkassk Anniversary at least once a year. In autumn, organic matter is used, and in spring and summer, it is better to give preference to mineral complexes. Particular attention is paid to such components as potassium and phosphorus - the yield of grapes and the taste of its fruits depend on them.
- Given the rapid growth of Novocherkassk Jubilee grapes, it will have to be pruned and rationed regularly. Pruning is recommended in the fall or early spring, until the sap has moved in the plant. On each bush, no more than 24 shoots should be left, the total number of fruit buds should be about 45 pieces. It will be more convenient to care for the grapes Jubilee if the bush is shaped like a fan. You need to shorten the shoots once a year, until the first bud. When the bunches are formed, they are thinned out, leaving no more than one bunch of grapes on the shoot.
- Before winter, in the northern regions, the Jubilee needs to be covered. Various methods and materials are used to insulate the vines. The most convenient way is to use burlap and hay, which are simply wrapped around the wood of the Jubilee. In regions with very cold winters, grapes are pressed to the ground, covered with soil and snow. Young seedlings and cuttings are insulated even in the south of Russia.
- The anniversary of Novocherkassk is resistant to various diseases, but preventive treatment should be used from powdery mildew and mildew. The whole grape bush is sprayed 2-3 times per season.
Attention! Winegrowers' responses to the Jubilee's disease resistance vary widely. Some owners note the high resistance of the grapes, others talk about the need for constant prophylaxis. Most likely, a lot here depends on the climate in a particular region and the method of cultivation.
Landing
Before starting planting work, you should take care of choosing a healthy seedling, from which a strong bush of grapes will grow in the future. Check the roots, the seedling cannot have dry roots, they must be moist. Planting is usually done in the spring. You need to place the seedling in any growth stimulant in advance for at least 20 hours.
Prepare a planting hole in the middle of which make a mound.Place a seedling on such a mound, spread the roots and fill the hole with a mixture of earth and humus. Compact the soil well and spill the planting. Use only settled water and do not forget about regular watering. A young seedling should be shaded for several weeks.
Pests and diseases
This variety is highly resistant to major diseases:
- powdery mildew;
- rot.
Despite this strength, it is better not to cancel preventive measures. For all fungal pathologies, the plant should definitely be treated with a solution of Bordeaux liquid 1%. This grape is often attacked by wasps. For this reason, the bunches are often wrapped in a mesh bag. Sticky traps are often used, but odorless ones are better. Birds are also not averse to eating grapes; a fine mesh is used from them.
Acquaintance with Yubileiny Novgorodsky
The Yubileiny Novgorodsky grape variety was bred at the beginning of the 20th century at the Michurin Institute. To create a hybrid, they chose the parents: Concorde Russian and early Malengr. Concorde gave his heir the ability to withstand high frosts, and the ability to withstand many diseases. But the main goal was still to get an isabelle variety that will be able to withstand the harsh winter days. Only later it became clear that the variety works for an increased yield in climates where there is more cold than warmth. Thanks to this fact, the Yubileiny Novgorod grape has become popular in the Baltics, Belarus and all over Russia. They tried to bring the variety as close as possible to Isabella, a variety that has always enjoyed success. Has distinctive features:
- does not require shelter in winter, as it is resistant to severe frosts and winds. Able to develop and reproduce in the conditions of the northern regions;
- has no special care requirements. All actions are standard: pruning, hilling, processing, watering;
- sufficiently resistant to fungal diseases (provided that all the rules for caring for the shrub are followed);
- the taste reminds a little of strawberries.
As for the characteristics of the variety, everything is very clear here:
- ripening earlier, about one hundred and twenty days;
- average vigor, but the quality of vine ripening is higher than normal;
- by the third year it begins to bear fruit;
- since the flowers are of both sexes, no additional pollination is required;
- productivity both for amateur cultivation and for professional cultivation is high.
The Yubileiny variety does not like moisture very much.
It should be noted that the variety does not like moisture very much. After heavy rains, it is advisable to take measures to protect against fungal diseases. Although, according to the comments of specialists, the variety, even without additional treatments with special means, steadily tolerates diseases such as mildew and gray rot. Requires regular pruning and cleaning. It is imperative to carry out regular preventive spraying. It should be noted that the variety is prone to such a fungal disease as anthracnose. It first covers all the inflorescences, and then up the stairs (leaf, shoot, berry). The disease can exist for up to five years and it is almost impossible to defeat it by spraying. With increasing humidity, it immediately begins to progress. The presence of the disease can be determined by the appearance of brown spots on the leaves of grapes. It has a white border, which contributes to the death of living elements. Anthracnose can be in the form of ulcers, which leads to breaking off and drying of the shoots. The disease causes enormous damage not only to crops, but also to shrubs. Capable of killing him completely. Additional information on the Yubileyny Novgorodsky variety can serve as the characteristics of the fruit itself. So, berries can be medium and small, but do not exceed the weight of three grams. They are round-oval in shape. The berries are usually golden-white, but also light green.The grapes are pleasant in taste and have a lot of juice, which makes it possible to use it not only fresh. It is perfectly used for the production of juice, compotes and, of course, wine products. Its unique taste, slightly herbal with hints of strawberries, gives not only aroma, but also a wonderful set of tastes when making drinks. It happens that there are notes of nutmeg. To describe it more precisely, it is simple, sweet. Moreover, the sweetness will depend only on the youth of the bush. The older the shrub, the more interesting its aroma and taste become. After a few years, the taste of caramel appears. After familiarizing yourself with the two Jubilee varieties, you can give preference and choose the one that suits you more for your garden. Although both Jubilee Novgorodsky and Jubilee Novocherkassky are successful in all respects. Only a choice for taste preferences.
How to shelter for the winter
Ruby Jubilee needs shelter almost always. The exception is the southern regions with warm winters. They begin to prepare for winter in October. The vine is cut from the leaves, removed from the support. A trench is being dug next to the place where the grapes are grown. Peat is laid in the trench, and shoots are lowered from above. Shoots are buried in soil. A layer of cellophane or roofing material is placed on the garden bed. When the snow covers the ground, it is shoveled from above onto the shelter. In the spring, the snowdrift is removed, otherwise the melted snow will wash away the soil.
Testimonials
Pavel from Krasnodar region He speaks:
“The Ruby Jubilee caught my attention with its beautiful berries. I have been growing it for 4 years in a row in my summer cottage. Fruiting takes place every year and is stable. The berries are always sweet and large, not prone to crumbling. Since last year I started to use top dressing. I fed the grapes before and after flowering with a potassium supplement (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water). Fruiting began 2 weeks earlier than usual.
Anna from the Ivanovo region tells:
“I was worried that the seedlings would not take root in the ground because of their low frost resistance. Indeed, some plants died, but most remained. I planted grapes in April, in the middle of the month, but the spring was late, it was cold at night. The remaining plants have bloomed, I hope that I will be harvesting soon ”.
