The best grape varieties of Kuban

Winegrowers who have experience in selling their own harvest know that the first thing a buyer pays attention to is the appearance of the grapes. Beautiful bunches, consisting of many large berries, are sure to be the first to attract the buyer, and the taste is evaluated a little later. Claiming to be called the best grape for the market, a variety should produce just such a yield. Bushes should withstand stable and high yields, be exposed to minimal risk of infection with crop-dangerous diseases and loss of ovary from pests. Thanks to the constantly ongoing selection work, winegrowers get more and more interesting varieties and forms, which, after testing, sometimes crowd out recognized leaders in the ranking of the best grape varieties.

Arcadia grapes: description and photo of the variety

Created by Ukrainian breeders from the crossing of Moldova and Cardinal Arcadia, today it is recognized as one of the best grape varieties in many regions of the country where viticulture is developed. The variety is classified as a table variety and yields a harvest 115–120 days after the beginning of the growing season.

The plant forms a vigorous, early maturing vine with a strong root system and good survival rate. Arcadia shows an average result in resistance to diseases of grapes, in order to protect the vine from mildew, two preventive treatments are needed, protection is also required from powdery mildew. The variety tolerates frosts down to –21 ° С. With changes in humidity, the berries sometimes crack, which affects the quality of the crop.

As can be seen from the description and photo, Arcadia grapes form large, at most dense clusters weighing from 0.5 to 2 kg. The shape of the brushes is cylindrical or close to conical. With a weight of about 15 grams, the berries of this market variety can grow larger than 2.8 cm. At the same time, the berries have a heart-shaped shape and a beautiful yellowish or white color. Since the variety is very high-yielding, the fruit cannot accumulate a lot of sugars, but with a slight acidity, the taste of Arcadia will not disappoint. It is refreshing, pleasant and light, which is especially well felt when consumed with fresh berries with a fleshy consistency.

Radiant Kishmish grape

The seedless berries of the medium early grape Kishmish Radiant are well known to consumers. The variety, bred in Moldova from crossing the grapes Cardinal and Kishmish pink, ripens in 125-130 days and is distinguished by high yields ripening on medium or vigorous bushes.

Kishmish Radiant does not differ in high frost resistance and is susceptible to infections of this culture. At the same time, the variety is demanding for the attention of the grower, and with proper care it compensates for the efforts, gives large and medium berries of a golden and red-pink range, up to 2.5 cm long and weighing up to 4 grams. I have ripe berries with a dense consistency and nutmeg taste and aroma.Clusters of one of the best grape varieties on the market reach 40 centimeters in length and can weigh over 600 grams. The crop is easily transported and stored for quite a long time.

Description and photo of grapes Codryanka

According to the photo and description of the grapes, Codryanka can rightfully be considered one of the most interesting modern varieties. It takes from 110 to 118 days to ripen the berries of Cordyanka, obtained from the parent varieties Marshalsky and Moldova. The cultivar forms a vigorous, high-yielding vine, capable of withstanding a mass of large clusters weighing from 400 to 1500 grams.

Among the disadvantages of the best grape varieties is crushing the berries, which can be dealt with by using gibberellin, which will make the berries grow and reduce the number of seeds in them. Usually, the fruits of grapes about 3 cm long and weighing about 7 grams are distinguished by a thick bluish-purple color, dense pulp and an inconspicuous skin. By the time of ripening, the berries accumulate quite a lot of sugar, but they acquire a pleasant taste even a little earlier. Brushes can be transported, stored well and do not lose their qualities for a long time if they remain on the bushes.

Hadji Murat grapes

The basis for the work of Tajik scientists in the breeding of Hadji Murat grapes was the Zabalkansky and Muscat Hamburg varieties. As a result, the variety became one of the contenders for the title of the best grape variety for the market, while berries ripen on vigorous bushes in 125-135 days.

Hadji Murat grapes survive frosts down to -22 ° C, but they feel better in a greenhouse or under winter shelter. Fruiting shoots of this variety ripen 75% or more, withstanding extremely large clusters weighing from 800 to 2500 grams and retaining their properties well during storage and transportation. The variety is high-yielding, tending to form a large number of ovaries, therefore, to ensure the quality of the berries, it is necessary to ration the future harvest.

The clusters of Hadji Murat grapes have an even conical shape and medium density. Ripe oval berries can weigh from 15 to 25 grams, have a dense almost black color, are covered with a gray waxy coating and have a decent taste.

Grape Pretty

It takes from 110 to 110 days to ripen the beautiful berries of the Krasotka grape variety, dark pink with a dense purple tip. Krasotka has bushes of medium vigor, fruit-bearing shoots ripening well and smooth, weighing about 500-700 grams of brush. The variety shows average resistance to common infections and pests.

The bunches contain elongated, about 3 cm long and weighing up to 6 grams of berries with a good fresh taste, juicy and rather fleshy pulp and hardly noticeable when biting through the skin. Berries of grapes Beauty with an excess of moisture at the ripening stage can sometimes burst. The fruits of this variety gain sweetness well, but they cannot compete with the brightness of taste with varieties for personal use.

Monarch grapes: photo and description of the variety

When choosing the best varieties for the market, Monarch grapes can be awarded the attention of gardeners and specialists, since with medium ripening periods it gives large, high quality brushes weighing about 900 grams. The variety shows a high yield. One vine produces at least 7 kg of fresh berries of commercial quality.

According to the photo and description, Monarch grapes are distinguished by high growth vigor, good rooting of cuttings and ripening of more than 65% of the length of the shoots. The variety is frost-hardy and demonstrates high and medium resistance to the known diseases of this crop. A characteristic feature of this grape is the large, 20-gram oval berries of a beautiful yellow color. The pulp has a juicy, but not liquid consistency and a wonderful, rich taste. After ripening, being on the vine, Monarch grapes, as in the photo and in the description, almost do not lose their quality, they can be stored and transported for a long time.

Galahad grapes

The extremely early hybrid Galahad grape in the Kuban and other areas of viticulture yields a harvest within 95-100 days after the start of the growing season. The plant received the title of the best grape variety for the market due to the highest taste, good vigor of the bushes, the ability to winter at air temperatures down to -25 ° C, as well as noteworthy resistance to harmful fungi and rot.

The grapes give beautiful, weighing up to 1.1 kg, medium density conical bunches. The average length of oval, large amber berries is 2.6 cm. The weight of a fleshy, pleasant texture and sweet berry reaches 12 grams.

Photo and description of Super-extra grapes

The hybrid of early maturity obtained by E. Pavlovsky yields a harvest 100–110 days after the appearance of the first leaves. By the end of July, on vigorous bushes of Super-Extra grapes, you can see large, up to 1.5 kg in weight, clusters of medium friability. The variety is high-yielding, so the grower must deal with the rationing of the ovary and inflorescences.

According to the description and photo of grapes Super-Extra brushes consist of oval or ovoid large berries weighing 7-8 grams. The color of the berry is white or light amber. The berries gain sweetness very quickly, their pulp is pleasant, dense with a sufficient amount of juice.

Grapes are good at withstanding diseases and winter frosts. After collection, brushes can be transported and stored, the only drawback is the variety of berries inside the bunch.

Grapes Buffet

Bearing fruit 115–125 days after the start of the growing season, the Furshetny grape was bred in Ukraine by the breeder V.V. Zagorulko from the Kuban variety and the Gift to Zaporozhye. According to the data obtained by winegrowers who have already managed to get acquainted with this grape, Furshetny has an average resistance to fungal attack and successfully hibernates at a temperature of -22 ° C. Powerful bushes of this species actively form shoots, almost completely ripening by autumn.

The brushes on the bushes are dense, closer to cylindrical in shape. The weight of a bunch of oval berries weighing up to 16 grams, from 600 to 800 grams. The length of an individual berry is about 3.5 cm, the color is dark, reddish-purple with a pronounced waxy bloom. One of the best grape varieties has a great taste with notes of raisins and ripe mulberry.

The description of the Furshetny grape variety does not end with the acquaintance with the best varieties for the market. Read on for the best grape varieties for sale. We hope that our selection will help you make your choice and start growing grapes for sale.

Video about the best grape varieties

The Krasnodar Territory is considered ideal in terms of climatic conditions for growing grapes. But even so, it is necessary to choose the right variety in order to achieve an excellent harvest.

The history of growing grapes in the Krasnodar Territory

The first mentions of vineyards in the territory where the modern Kuban is now located are equated to the 6th century BC. The Greeks willingly shared the secrets of winemaking and grape cultivation with the Slavs. With the passage of time, the wines of the Krasnodar Territory were also discussed in the capital.

Grapes have been grown in the Kuban for a very long time

In the 15th century, it was decided to support this industry at the state level for further development. Many varieties were imported to the Kuban from France. But the neighborhood with Georgia had a greater influence on the development of winemaking.

During the war with Turkey, vineyards disappeared in the occupied territories. And only after the end of the exhausting wars around the 19th century, viticulture began to revive. Its development was taken under control by D.V. Pilenko (Lieutenant General of the Russian Army). With the help of the Czech agronomist F.I. Heyduk, they laid vineyards, which are still operating in the Krasnodar Territory. By 1970, the Soviet Union was the third largest wine producer.

Video: Kuban farmers opt for grapes

The best grape varieties for cultivation in the south of Russia

The Krasnodar Territory has a rather mild climate. But some grape varieties can still freeze due to little snowy winters. Therefore, they practice covering the grapes with various materials.

Various varieties of grapes are grown in the Krasnodar Territory, including those used in wine production

As a neighbor, who lived in the Kuban for some time, shared, many gardeners choose early and uncovered varieties. But at the same time, many use agrofiber as a shelter. After all, winter there is very unpredictable, although it lasts only 1–1.5 months. The temperature can vary from 15 ° C to -10 ° C. Although there were cases that the frost reached -25 ° C.

Particular attention is paid to the treatment of plants from pests. They develop rapidly in warm and humid environments. Large areas of vineyards can die because of them.

Many varieties of grapes are planted on the plots, selecting the most suitable ones through experiments. My neighbor has three favorite varieties:

• Nastya (or Arcadia). An early and frost-resistant variety. But still it is better to cover it in case of severe frosts. Fruiting very well;
• Rochefort. An early variety with large clusters of grapes;
• Novocherkassk sweet. It produces a good harvest and is resistant to most diseases.

Grape varieties of Krasnodar selection

The best yields can be obtained from varieties adapted to the climate and soil composition. For the Krasnodar Territory, the best choice is the varieties of the Anapa Zonal Experimental Station of Viticulture and Winemaking (AZOSViV). They are distinguished by high yield and quality of berries.

The AZOS produces not only technical varieties for the production of wines, but also canteens, which differ in terms of maturity. At the same time, they are suitable for the soil-climatic zone of the Krasnodar Territory and are immune to most fungal diseases.

As a result of painstaking and long work of AZOS breeders, copyright certificates in 2011 were obtained by varieties:

• Fantasy. "Parents" - varieties Yangi Er and Criulyansky. The vine has large, rounded, light green leaves. The lower part is without pubescence. Flowers are bisexual. The bunch is strong, medium-dense. Weighs approximately 450-500 g. The berries are large, in the shape of an elongated oval. When ripe, they have a bright pink color. The juicy pulp is under the dense skin and has 1–2 seeds. The taste is harmonious, with a refreshing sourness. The sugar content reaches 180 g / dm3 with an average acidity of 6.5 g / dm3. The variety belongs to the early ones. Resistant to frost down to -20 ° C and gray mold infection. The yield reaches 130–160 kg / ha. Farmers appreciate it for its stable fruiting and transportability.
• Winner. The variety was bred by crossing the Muscat of Hamburg and Nimrang. Leaves in the summer are dark green, large, round, medium-dissected. The flowers are bisexual. The bunch is conical with a wide base. The average weight was about 500 g. The highest weight of one bunch was recorded - 3 kg. The berries are round, large, dark red. The fleshy flesh is found under the dense skin. The winner belongs to the early ripening varieties. Fruiting occurs in the 3-4th year. Average yield - 125 kg / ha. The variety is poorly resistant to frost and does not regenerate well after damage. Medium resistant to pests and diseases. Berries do not differ in transportability, therefore they are mainly used for conservation, fresh and for drying. The taste of the fruit is estimated at 8.8 points.
• Taman. Obtained by crossing the varieties Cardinal and Criulyansky. The leaves are large, drop-shaped. Sparse pubescence of the reverse side. No pollinator required. The bunch is loose, wide conical in shape, the average weight is 570 g. The berries are dark red, juicy, oval in shape. Taste score of 9 points. The variety belongs to the very early ripening period. Disease and local pest resistance is good. The yield is about 150 kg / ha.
• Early white.The variety was bred by crossing the Pearls of Saba and the Samarkand hybrid. Flowers are bisexual. The bunches are large, wide conical in shape. Weight varies from 400 to 850 g. Berries are white-yellow, large, oval. The weight of one berry reaches 5-6 g. The skin is thin and elastic, but strong enough. According to the ripening period, they are classified as early table varieties. The yield is 130 kg / ha. The variety is appreciated for its taste (score at tasting 8.9 points) and the appearance of the berries. The disadvantages include low frost resistance.
• Ruby AZOS. No pollinator is required for the variety. It has bisexual flowers. Medium-sized conical clusters. Weight varies from 190 to 240 g. The berries are round, dark blue with firm pulp. Ruby AZOS belongs to mid-season varieties. Disease and frost resistance is average. The variety is appreciated for its taste, the tasting score of which is 9.8 points.

Photo gallery: grapes bred in the Krasnodar Territory

Non-covering varieties

Non-covering varieties are a conditional concept that directly depends on the place of cultivation. If there is little snowfall in winter, then in any case it is better to protect the vine from frost. You can not make a solid shelter, but simply sprinkle with dry leaves or cover with agrofibre.

Of the non-covering varieties for cultivation in the Krasnodar Territory, the following can be distinguished:

• Amur breakthrough. A medium-ripening variety with resistance to frost down to -40 ° C, diseases, rot and insect damage. Wines and juices are made from dark raspberry berries.
• Crystal. Transfers frosts down to -29 ° С. Resistant to mildew and gray rot. The fruits are white or dark green. Used to make wine.
• Platovsky. Has a second name - Early Dawn. The variety is very early, capable of withstanding frosts down to -29 ° С. The berries are white in medium size clusters. To increase yields, it is recommended to remove stepchildren and weak branches.
• Amethyst. An early variety that is immune to diseases and can withstand frosts down to -32 ° C. The dark purple berries begin to ripen in late August and September.
• Kay Gray. The variety is early maturing, which can withstand temperatures as low as -42 ° C. The shoots are powerful and vigorous, but the berries are small, with a specific flavor of Isabella. The variety is resistant to mildew, black and gray rot. It is mainly used for the production of dry wines.
• Sharov's riddle. Medium-yielding variety that can withstand frosts down to -34 ° С. The dark blue berries have a strawberry aroma. In the conditions of the Krasnodar Territory, it is recommended to pay attention to protection against powdery mildew.
• Maurice Earley. The frost resistance of the variety is up to -36 ° С. The berries are dark purple in color, closer to black. Harvested in September. For faster ripening of the berries, all the leaves are removed around the vine.
• Valiant. An early variety that can withstand frosts down to -46 ° C. The berries are small, dark blue. Clusters are medium in size and quite dense. Berries are consumed fresh, used for making juice and wine.

Photo gallery: grape varieties grown without shelter

Early varieties

The conditions of the Krasnodar Territory allow planting grapes of different ripening periods. Thanks to this, you can eat fresh berries for 3 months.

Residents of the Kuban recommend having several vines of different ripening periods. It is good if they also differ in color and size of berries, as well as taste. Thus, you can divide the berries according to their purpose. Some will be ideal for fresh consumption, others will make delicious juice, and some can be kept fresh for up to 3 months. This is exactly what the locals do.

Early varieties that are best suited for cultivation in the Krasnodar Territory include:

• Pearls Saba. The berries ripen at the end of July. After planting, it begins to bear fruit in 2-3 years. Resistant to fungal diseases. The berry flavor is rated 8.1 on a 10-point scale.
• Madeleine Angevin. The berries begin to ripen from the beginning of August. The quantity and quality of the crop depends on the pollinator.The Shasla variety is considered the best. The weight of the bunches is from 120 to 230 g. The taste is estimated at 7.6 points. Recommended for planting in the northern regions of the Krasnodar Territory.
• Shasla white. It begins to ripen in mid-August. Fruiting already in the 2nd year after planting. The bunches reach a weight of about 150 g. The taste is estimated at 7.6 points. The berries are used not only for local consumption, but also for export. They have good keeping quality and transportability.
• Shasla nutmeg. It is found very often among amateur winegrowers in the Krasnodar Territory. Ripening begins in the second half of August. Resistant to fungal diseases. Begins to bear fruit after planting in 2-3 years. The berries are of medium transportability and are mostly used for local consumption. The taste is rated at 8.3 points.
• Chaush. Begins to ripen in the third decade of August. It has unisexual flowers, therefore, the proximity of the pollinator is necessary. The best option is Chasselas. The average weight of a bunch is 410 g (some reach 600 g). It is mainly used for local consumption and production due to poor transportability.
• Hungarian Muscat. Ripening begins at the end of August. Full fruiting occurs 4–5 years after planting. The bunches are small. Their weight varies from 60 to 220 g. The taste is estimated at 8.6 points. It is mainly used for local consumption and the production of juices, which have a mild taste and honey notes in the aroma. It is not recommended to plant in regions with high rainfall. Excess water can cause the berries to crack.

Photo gallery: early grape varieties for the Krasnodar Territory

Late varieties

Late varieties are cultivated mostly in the southern regions of the region. Mild and short winters are desirable for good fruiting. The whole vine can die completely from frost. If ripening takes place at temperatures below 20 ° C, then the berries will be small and tasteless.

Common late varieties grown in the Krasnodar Territory include:

• Donskoy white. Has a ripening period of 150-155 days. Berries are green-yellow in color, large, oval in shape. The flesh is crispy and tastes good. The flowers are female, so a pollinator is essential. The best for this variety are Senso and White or Hamburg Muscat.
• Karaburnu. Large ovoid berries, yellow with a green tint. They have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and crunchy flesh. Large clusters have good transportability. The yield is good from year to year, there is no peeling of berries and shedding of flowers. Requires shelter for the winter.
• Moldova. The berries are large (weighing about 55 g), dark purple in color. Under the dense skin is crispy and fleshy flesh. The bunches have an average weight of 400 g. The variety tolerates transportation well and has a high keeping quality up to 180 days. Resistant to mildew and gray rot.
• Nimrang. It is considered one of the best table varieties in the world. Flowers are unisexual. The varieties Black Kishmish, Saperavi, Hungarian Muscat are well suited as pollinators. The berries are oval, large, white-yellow in color with a pinkish tinge. The keeping quality and transportability of the fruits are high. They are mainly used fresh, for making juices and wines, for drying.
• Odessa black. The berries are medium-sized, round, black in color with a purine tinge. The pulp is juicy, with a cherry-thorny aftertaste. The bunches are small, weighing about 200 g. The variety is characterized by increased frost resistance and is able to withstand frosts down to -22 ° С.
• Taifi pink. It belongs to one of the most valuable table varieties. The berries are dark pink, oval in shape. The flesh is firm and crispy. Has a harmonious ratio of sugar and acid. The bunches are large, weighing from 500 to 800 g.

Photo gallery: late ripening grape varieties

Reviews

It is much easier to grow grapes in the Krasnodar Territory in comparison with other regions of Russia. Despite the warm climate, there are some peculiarities here.So, choosing the right variety can significantly increase the yield. It is also necessary to take into account the proximity of some varieties.

Today there is a huge variety of grape varieties. It is sometimes difficult for even an experienced gardener to choose one or another variety for growing in a suburban area.

Most often, preference is given to popular proven varieties, for example Kuban, which we want to tell you about in our article.

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What species does it belong to?

Kuban belongs to the table grape variety with a fairly early ripening period. The harvest ripens later 120-125 days from the growing season.

In the city of Novocherkassk, the harvest is taken in mid-August. In colder climates closer to September.

Early maturing varieties also include Gordey, Elegant and Early Violet.

Like other table varieties, Kuban is valued for its excellent taste.

Most often grapes are grown for fresh consumption, as well as for home cooking, baking, canning.

Amethyst, Aleshenkin's dar and Athos are also good fresh.

Grapes "Kuban": description of the variety

• The bushes are characterized by a fast growth rate, strong trunk and branches. Leaves are light green, medium in size, carved at the edges.
• The grape clusters are large. The average weight of the vine is about 700-900 grams, and some bunches up to 1.2-1.5 kg.
• The density is medium, it can be slightly loose, the shape is cylindrical-conical.
• The berries are large (about 3 × 2.5 cm in diameter), oval-ovoid, 10-12 grams each.
• The grapes received a high tasting rating. The taste is harmonious, rich, sweet with a slight sourness and a hint of nutmeg. The pulp is juicy, fleshy, aromatic. The skin is thin.
• Berries store sugar well.

  Ripe grapes contain no less 18% sugar content with acidity 5-6 g / l.

Ruta, Chocolate and Romeo also have a special taste.

Photo

Photo of grapes "Kuban":

Breeding history and breeding region

The variety was obtained at AZOS (Anapa) from crossing varieties Cardinal and Moldova.

This variety is also known as early Moldova. Sometimes gardeners confuse these varieties, although they are completely different in origin and characteristics. The variety has been successfully tested and is suitable for cultivation in different regions of Ukraine, Russia, Moldova.

Characteristic

• The bushes bring bountiful annual harvests, especially when grown in the southern regions. It should be noted that 55-60% shoots are fertile. According to research, the fruiting factor is 1,0-1,2.
• When growing grapes, the gardener needs to pay attention to the recommendations for the load of the bush. For this variety, it is about 35-40 eyes on the bush.

  After the wreckage, the number of green shoots should be 30-35 pieces... The recommended load will improve the quality of the crop, help to avoid branch breakage from overloading berries.

• Kuban is often valued for its good commercial qualities. The berries are easy to transport. When properly transported and stored, they do not crack, crumble and do not lose their appearance. After ripening, the grapes can remain on the bushes for some time without losing their taste.
• The frost resistance of the variety is average. Bushes can withstand up to -20 -23 degrees frost. However, in our climate, gardeners need to take care of a reliable shelter for the winter, since grapes in our country are recommended to be grown as a cover crop.

  The plant is thermophilic and will not survive sudden temperature changes, frosty winters.

The thermophilic varieties also include Hadji Murat, Montepulciano and Arsenyevsky.

Diseases and pests

The variety is highly resistant to mildew and gray rot (3-3.5 points). Despite this, grapes are very vulnerable to common diseases and pests.

Do not neglect the prevention of anthracnose, bacteriosis, chlorosis, rubella and bacterial cancer and stick to proper grape care.

• Kuban is a favorite delicacy of wasps. To protect the berries, it is recommended to use special baits, traps, pollinate with chemicals, and also destroy wasp nests near the site in time.
• Carefully look after the soil: water abundantly, loosen the soil, remove weeds. Collect and destroy old dry foliage and fallen berries in time. This is a real breeding ground for bacteria and dangerous pests for grapes.
• Prune your grapes twice a year. The first falls in the fall, and the second in the spring. Examine the bushes carefully, remove dried old twigs.
• For prophylaxis, spray the bushes with special chemicals. This will help avoid pest attacks.

Kuban is a favorite variety of many gardeners. It attracts attention with its decorative qualities, easy care, resistance to diseases and pests.

The grapes have a good presentation and rich taste. With proper care, the bushes will delight you with bountiful harvests every year.

High productivity is also demonstrated by Rkatsiteli, the Anniversary of the Kherson summer resident and the Gift of Magarach.

Useful video

A visual overview of the Kuban grapes in this video:

Viticulture in Russia is gaining momentum. The new Kuban variety appeared on the market quite recently, but has already gained popularity and is actively discussed on the forums. The variety was developed by crossing Moldova and Cardinal grapes. Everyone who bought the Kuban grape seedlings and received the first harvest was satisfied.

Varietal qualities of grapes of the Kuban variety

Assignment of the variety	dining room
The acidity of the variety	5 g / l
Sugar content of the variety	20 %
Bunch shape	conical
Bunch mass	1-1.5 kg
Berry shape	oblong
Berry color	black
Berry size	10 g
Taste	sweet with slightly sourness
Frost resistance	-20 degrees
Ripening period	end of August

Kuban is an early black grape variety. The berries ripen at the end of August.

Usually the early varieties are small, and the Kuban berries are very large 10g in weight, large bunches of 1-1.5 kg in weight, excellent presentation, and this is the main advantage of the variety.

When selling crops on the market, winegrowers noticed that among the many varieties, Kuban is the first to be bought up.

Buyers first of all pay attention to beautiful clusters with large oblong berries. To eat a berry, you need to bite off in pieces. The seeds are pronounced. The peel is edible, does not burst. Even when ripe, the berries adhere well to the brush, do not fall off.

Taste qualities of berries are similar to the progenitor of Moldova. They do not differ in particularly exquisite taste, but they are quite satisfied with the inexperienced buyer. The berries are very juicy, fleshy, sweet, with a slight sourness, which lasts into the aftertaste. The sugar content is 20%, and the acid content is 5 g / l. Tasting score 8.4 points. If all the bunches are left on the vine, then the harvest will be excellent, but the taste of the berries will deteriorate, they will even become a little astringent. Plus the Kuban variety, that the crop is not affected by wasps and is suitable for storage and transportation.

The variety is medium-sized, and sometimes vigorous. Therefore, it is advisable to plant at a distance of 6-8 meters. The yield is very high. The flowers are bisexual, so all flowering clusters bear fruit abundantly.
There are many bunches and they are very large. For these qualities, he is very much appreciated by gardeners.

Kuban delights with its productivity and large berries.

Minus of the variety, its low winter hardiness. It cannot tolerate frosts below -20 degrees. Therefore, it is better not to experiment, but to cover it for the winter.

Kuban has a high resistance to many diseases and fungal diseases. Resistance to mildew 3 points, and to rot 2 points.

The berries get burned in the sun, so it is not recommended to pick off the leaves (exposing the bunches). Sometimes the brushes have underdeveloped berries, peas.

Agrotechnology for growing grapes

If you need a new variety, it is safer to buy a ready-made seedling in a container, and then you can propagate it by cuttings, layering and grafting.

• It is best to buy seedlings in containers.
• The place should be sunny, no drafts. It is good to plant on the south side of the building, 70 cm from the foundation. Do not plant grapes in ravines and valleys, where fogs, high humidity and frost are common.

• A pit for planting is prepared in a month. The depth of the pit and the diameter is 80cm. A drainage of 5 cm is poured at the bottom, then 10 cm of chernozem. Several buckets of humus are poured, a complex mineral fertilizer (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium) 100 g. And finally, everything is covered with a fertile layer of soil, previously removed when they began to dig the hole. Pour several buckets of water onto the planting site, and plant grapes after a month.
• It is not necessary to plant deeply. The main thing is to close the root system and leave the root collar free. After planting, tamp the soil so that nutrients can better penetrate the roots. Water the seedling abundantly. In hot weather, the grapes must be watered, without enough moisture, they starve.

If you plant rooted cuttings, and not seedlings, then it is better to plant 2 pieces in one hole. If both take root, then leave the one that will be stronger, remove the weak.

Kuban grapes do not belong to frost-resistant varieties, so it is better to cover it in advance for the winter. Since the bush is tall, you need to make sure that it has supports for the vine.
It is impossible to pick off the leaves and expose the vine so that the bunch ripens faster, because the berries of "Kuban" are susceptible to sunburn. The taste of the berries depends on how many bunches remain on the vine.

It is possible to increase the yield of the Kuban by introducing mineral fertilizers or organic fertilizers under the vine.

It is better not to apply fresh manure, with it you can bring in some kind of disease or the plant can get burned.

Watering should be infrequent, but abundant. When the berries take on the appropriate color for the variety and acquire a sweet taste, you can harvest.

Treatment of grapes from pests and diseases

The Kuban variety is moderately resistant to mildew, gray rot, powdery mildew and other diseases. It is advisable to carry out 3 treatments for diseases:

1. the first treatment is carried out before flowering;
2. the second after flowering;
3. the third before sheltering for the winter.

Good processing agents, copper and iron vitriol, Bordeaux mixture.

Also, three times you need to process the vines from pests. You can spray with such insecticides as: "Fufanon", "Fitoverm", "Iskra", "Aktelik", "Fozalon", and the old proven agent "Karbaphos". If you do not carry out treatment from pests, then you can be left without a crop, and even lose the entire vineyard.

In addition, after winter, the vines need to be cleaned of old leaves and bark. Because they hide eggs and larvae of future pests. All garbage after processing the grapes must be burned.
Despite the fact that the Kuban variety is very young, it is already popular among winegrowers. On all forums, there are only positive reviews about him. Unpretentious, productive, large-fruited. The berry tastes good, does not crack, does not fall off. The bunches are stored for a long time and are suitable for transportation. On the counter, among other grape varieties, they are bought up by the very first. This is the best indicator of the quality and beauty of the bunch and berries. The Kuban variety can rightfully be considered one of the best table varieties of black grapes.

The vine of the Kuban variety is just a miracle, how good it is!