What good is this "American"? Yes, at least by the fact that he - kishmish. After all, who among us does not like grapes without seeds?
And if it is also sweet, fragrant, and it also ripens very early - everything speaks in favor of the fact that such a miracle must definitely be planted on your plot.
And here it turns out how Black Emerald is capricious and vulnerable, how much care it will require.
What kind is it?
Black Emerald (aka Black Emerald Sidlis) - black superearly kishmish. Harvest can be happy at the end of July.
As befits seedless grapes, the most popular fresh because of its rich taste and delicate, juicy pulp. Also used in liqueurs and desserts. Care should be taken to transport and store.
Among the sultanas also pay attention to such varieties Century Kishmish, Attica and Black Finger.
Grapes Black Emerald: variety description
High growth force of the bushes. The flower is functionally bisexual. A cluster of medium size (weighing 500-600 g), very dense, has the shape of a regular cone.
The same characteristics of grapes are possessed by Montepulciano, Ladanny and in memory of the surgeon.
The berries are small, round or slightly oval, weighing about 5 g. The pulp is juicy, dense, crispy, with a harmonious taste.
Sometimes in a berry seed germs can occur. The skin is thin, very durable, when used in food is almost not felt. The leaf is rounded, large, bright green, mid-cut. Vine light brown, strong, with reddish knots.
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Breeding history
The birthplace of the Black Emerald is the United States, California Agricultural Laboratory. It was bred by crossing varieties FRESNO A69-190 and FRESNO C84-116 by plant breeders David Ramming and Don Tarailo. Their goal was the creation of early and frost-resistant rash.
And indeed The black emerald is one of the most precocious Seeds. From the United States I came to Ukraine, then I spread throughout the southern territories of the former Soviet Union.
Originally from America are also such varieties of Buffalo, Witch fingers and Alpha.
Feels best in the Luhansk region and the Black Sea coast. More northern territories are afraid because of their thermophilic.
Specifications
Medium resistance to diseases, average frost resistance - not lower than - 22-23 degrees Celsius. Care - standard agricultural techniques.
The main thing is to avoid overloading the bush, otherwise it will immediately affect the yield, and even in subsequent seasons. Grapes will accumulate poor sugar and worse fruit.
Agrotechnical work should be carried out when not less than half of all flowers are in bloom; if you hurry, the ovaries will almost certainly crumble.
Afraid of spring frosts. Dislikes and heavy rain - the berries are cracked and showered. Aphl resistance is average. Show interest in the Black Emerald and wasps.
Prone to shattering due to excessive moisture and Ruta, Galahad and Ayut Pavlovsky.
Diseases and pests
With birds and wasps, everything is simple - they will not be allowed to barrage mesh barriers to the desired berries, for wasps - these are special bags in which bunches of grapes are packed.
Harder with bacteria. Our "jewel" requires protection from them.
Mealy dew, mildew and oidium are among the worst enemies of grapes. Spraying with Bordeaux mixture is good against them; Kuporos, Karbofos, Ridomil, Ridomil Gold are also suitable for fungicides.
Phylloxera. If these “babes” who easily overwinter in the grape buds are ignored, they will rather quickly imbue the whole vineyard. Fight her with carbon disulfide.
And not in small doses - they simply will not work on the parasite. Yes, the drug is toxic not only for aphids, but also for the grapes themselves, but here is the very case when the lesser of the two evils choose the lesser - it is better to sacrifice one bush than all the grapes.
However, agronomists believe that a dose of carbon disulfide at 80 cc per square meter gives the bush a chance to survive, and kills the phylloxera.
Bacterial cancer. Only uprooting a diseased shrub and prevention in the form of airing seedlings and caring attitude. Any wound or scratch can be the "foundation" for the tumor.
Any grape can be exposed to such common diseases as anthracnose, bacteriosis, rubella, and chlorosis. It is necessary to get acquainted with their signs, to prevent the appearance and spread.
The black emerald is a real jewel for those who love kishmish and do not want to wait long. Already in July, you will be able to enjoy the wonderful berries, but as for the care, in the end it’s not so difficult, even for a novice grower.
Sooner or later every gardener will have to face this, is it not better to learn not the simplest? Especially since it's worth it.
If you are looking for completely unpretentious varieties, then pay attention to Aleshenkin Dar, Muscat Delight and Giovanni.
