The hybrid variety Amethyst Novocherkassky is distinguished by an unusual shade of berries, changing in the process of ripening and originality of their taste. The original variety quickly gained popularity.
This variety was bred by Russian breeders VNIIViV (Novocherkassk, Rostov region) in 2009 with interbreeding varieties Delight with Delight red.
The new variety quickly began to spread across different regions. The first began to cultivate it in the Poltava region and in the Rostov region.
Then Amethyst Novocherkassky appeared in winegrowers Belgorod and Voronezh regions, Krasnodar and Stavropol territories, in Slavyansk and Krivoy Rog. Soon, grapes were grown in Belarus, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan.
Description of the Amethyst Novocherkassky grape variety
This table grapes are red varieties. However, the color of its berries can be called rather dark pink. As the berries ripen, they gradually become purple-red, and over-ripe fruits become raspberry-colored.
Fruits - with a juicy, fleshy crunchy flesh, covered with thin skin. The berries are large, the average weight is 6-8 grams. The vine in ripening season, covered with dense clusters of bright fruits, looks very impressive.
Clusters are cylindroconic, elongated, of medium density. The mass of a bunch reaches 600-800 grams. Ripened fruits are able to hang on the branches for a long time (up to two months) without losing their consumer and product qualities. Transportability varieties are characterized as high or very high.
High transportability is also demonstrated by Nadezhda Azos, Agat Donskoy and Viking.
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- tasters evaluate the taste of the fruit on a score of 8, 1, noting the harmony of a pleasant taste and some similarity with that of the plum Renclod Altana;
- sugar content in fruits - from 16 to 23%;
- average acidity - not more than 5.7 g / l.
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Photo grapes "Amethyst Novocherkassky":
Vine Type
Shrubs grade Amethyst Novocherkassky characterized by medium growth, sometimes growth is above average. The preferred method of forming a vine is a fan, although there have been described cases of successful cultivation of this variety in the arbor.
Medium growth also differ varieties Dasha, Muscat Bely and Muscat Hamburg.
Young shoots mature well almost the entire length of the shoot. Fruits are recommended to prune 4-6 buds. The load on the bush in the amount of 30-35 eyes is considered optimal.
Note! Due to the high degree of yield and the tendency of this variety to be overloaded, it is necessary to standardize the inflorescences.Each fruiting shoot forms from two to four inflorescences, therefore, the normalization of the crop in clusters is required.
Productivity can boast and Rkatsiteli, Alex and Gift of Zaporozhye.
In the process of cultivation, many growers note a high degree of fruiting in the lower eyes. Some even recommend leaving only 2-3 peepholes when pruning.
Therefore, there is every reason for the formation of the vine, also in the form of a cordon, to use a low horizontal pruning.
Features
This hybrid variety is different very early maturation. Under the conditions of Novocherkassk, the fruits reach maturity already by the end of July, in the area of Kazan, the harvest can be harvested in early September.
The variety is characterized high and stable yield. It reaches 70- 80 c / ha.
The flowers of the variety are bisexual, the degree of flower pollination is high. There is a high frost resistance of this grape variety. Without shelter, it can withstand temperatures down to -24 degrees.
Amethyst Novocherkassky and Amirkhan also possess flowers with double flowers.
When cultivating the variety in the northern regions and if there is a risk of a more significant drop in temperature, it is recommended to cover the vine for the winter slightly.
For berries varieties characteristic high degree of resistance to cracking and rotting, even in high humidity conditions.
Diseases and pests
It is remarkable variety and good ability to resist viral, fungal and bacterial diseases. His degree of disease resistance equates to 2.5 points.
Low susceptibility of gray rot fruits is noted, which allows the crop to stay on the vine for a long time without loss of quality.
Due to the high resistance of mildew, in the process of growing season varieties require no more than 2 sprays against this disease.
In addition to the above-mentioned diseases, grapes can be exposed such as oidium, chlorosis, bacteriosis, bacterial cancer, anthracnose. In our articles you will find complete information on how to deal with them and what preventive measures can be taken.
Grapes Amethyst Novocherkassky little exposed to wasps.
Based on the characteristics of the Amethyst Novocherkassky grape variety, we can recommend it for cultivation in various regions.
The original taste, attractive appearance, good keeping quality and transportability make it possible to grow a variety not only for personal needs, but also as a commercial product.
