Tukay grapes: variety description and proper care
Tukai grapes belong to the group of table varieties. This means that it gives a good harvest and the berries have a high taste.
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Description of the grape variety Tukay
Tukay grape variety refers to early maturing... The berries ripen very quickly, after the buds have blossomed, a little more than 100 days pass before the fruits are fully ripe.
The grapes will grow best in the southeastern and southwestern regions of Russia. The variety is popular for cultivation in Siberia.
Characteristics of grapes:
- Tukai grape bushes grow widely, the maximum number of berries ripens on one vine.
- It is also easy to propagate this variety, the cuttings take root quickly. The flower contains both male and female reproductive organs.
- As for the bunches themselves, they are large, winged, cylindrical-conical. The mass of one bunch can reach 1 kilogram, an average of 800 grams. The berries themselves are small, the weight of one can reach 4 grams. Sugar content is 17-19%.
- The taste is high, the taste is nutmeg, the color is amber or light green. If a lot of light gets on the berry, it gets a "tan". The peel of the berries is dense, strong, but it is not felt when eaten.
The tukai grape harvest is good. Even if it is not harvested for a long time, the berries can continue to be on the branches for a long time and not spoil, the taste is preserved. Also, the berries do not crumple during transportation.
When caring for grapes, you need to remember that one tukai bush can withstand about 40 eyes. The vine is pruned fruiting for 7 eyes. If the inflorescences are overloaded, then the berries will grow small, in smaller quantities. Shoots break off for this, and the inflorescences are brought back to normal.
The Tukai variety tolerates the winter period well, although it is advisable to cover the plant.
The fruit bud does not die even at -25 degrees. Grapes are not highly resistant to disease, but with proper care they are not afraid of parasites.
Other Popular Table Grapes
The most popular table grape varieties for home cultivation are:
- Bogatonovsky belongs to the early ripening hybrid varieties. The mass of one bunch averages 700 grams. The berries are large, the weight of one can reach 12 grams, the fruits are yellow-green. The berries have high taste, the pulp is juicy, the skin is thin. The variety is resistant to frost, withstands up to -30 degrees. The plant gives a bountiful harvest, while it rarely gets sick.
- Grapes Pretty Woman is also an early ripening hybrid variety. Each bunch weighs 500 grams. The berries are red, large in size, dense flesh, thin skin. Berries are popular for consumption due to their small amount of seeds.
- The early maturing grape variety Transfiguration has heavy large clusters. Each weighs 1.5 kg. The berries are pink, juicy, thin skin. Average frost resistance, the plant can withstand up to -23 degrees of frost, high resistance to parasites. The harvest is abundant.
- Anniversary of Novocherkassk is an early ripe hybrid variety. The berries are fully ripe in 120 days. The bunches are heavy, large, each weighing up to 1.5 kg.The berries are pink; in rare cases, a yellow or white tint may be added. This variety possesses high palatability and abundant harvest, high resistance to diseases.
All table grape varieties are artificially bred. Therefore, they are especially tasty and the shoots bear fruit well.
Tukay grape care
Since Tukay grapes are table varieties, the same care is provided for them. First of all, you need grapes put in a bright place... Table varieties are very fond of light, this directly affects the abundance of the harvest and the taste of berries.
The grapes do not have much soil requirements. Any soil will do, except for highly moistened, marshy and saline soil. Good fit:
- Sandstone
- Limestone
- Loam
Manure or compost will need to be added to the sandstone. Drainage is added to clay soil, to peat sand. Grapes can thrive well in poor soils. The main thing is that water does not get in the area of the roots. For the same reason, it is important not to pour the grapes.
Although grapes love warmth, they do not tolerate too hot weather.
If the temperature reaches more than 35 degrees, the grapes will grow very slowly. Dark varieties are easier to tolerate. Light ones will be able to grow even in partial shade conditions.
Before planting grapes, you need to study the garden area well. The south sides of the house will do. If the east or west side is chosen, then the seedlings burrow into a trench by about 50 centimeters. So the roots will not freeze. There are no strict rules for planting grapes. The main thing is to choose the right variety that fully corresponds to the climatic conditions of the region.
You need to pay attention to:
- The ripening period of the crop
- Whimsy
- Frost resistance
- The need for shelter for the winter
The grapes do not require much attention. Even a novice gardener can cope with the cultivation. Choosing a table grape is not so difficult. The cultivation region will serve as a reference point. Warmth and sun are the main conditions for a good harvest.