Victoria grapes: in a short summer
It is surprising that grapes are grown in the North-West of Russia. There are not so many varieties of this thermophilic plant that can not only survive in a fairly cold winter, but also give a decent harvest in a short summer. One of the most common and beloved by gardeners is the Victoria grape.
This grape variety was bred in our country at the All-Russian Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking named after V.Ya. Potapenko. This variety is hydrated, which has become an advantage in determining its consumer qualities. Victoria is a table grape variety. This variety was bred for growing in the middle Volga region. But its frost resistance, resistance to many diseases made it possible to grow this grape variety much further north than the Volga region.
This variety takes root well when propagated by cuttings. It belongs to medium-sized varieties, and therefore does not require any special structures for high-quality growth and fruiting.
Victoria ripens in 115-120 days from the moment of bud break. The leaves of this grape variety are medium-sized. But the brushes can be attributed to quite large. They have a conical shape, rather dense. The weight of one bunch varies from 500 to 700 grams. Moreover, the berries in a bunch have an impressive weight of 6-7.5 grams for grapes.
In order to get a healthy, strong plant, and an excellent harvest, it is necessary to carefully care for the plant, both during the rooting period and throughout the entire growing and fruiting season. Subject to the conditions of growing and caring for Victoria grapes, it will thank you with a beautiful and tasty harvest.
Good luck!