Consumer qualities of this grape variety have made it quite popular in European countries.
Attractive appearance, good stability during transportation, early ripening make Viva Aik interesting for farmers and amateur winegrowers.
This grape belongs to the white market table varieties. In recent years, this grape is actively conquering the market.
Homeland grapes
This grape variety appeared in Romania as a result of the crossing of the Cardinal grapes with the Kharaburnu variety. The author of the variety is Victoria Lepedatu, and its original name is Victoria Romanian.
But soon the grapes came to Moldova, and then somehow in Italy. As a result, the name of Viva Hayk followed him, and many began to consider the variety Italian, since it was there that he became a popular market variety. In the market, the variety is also known as Victoria White.
Among the white table grapes are also known White Delight, Amethyst Novocherkassky and Anthony the Great.
Viva Aika variety description
Own root bushes of a grade possesses average force of growth, the grafted have growth much above average.
Vine maturity is very good along the entire length, which is especially important for the successful wintering of this thermophilic variety.
Good aging of the shoots was observed even with excessive moisture and excess nitrogen supplements. Fruiting begins 2-3 years after the laying of the plantation.
- The flowers are bisexual, the degree of pollination is high.
- Victoria Romanian has large clusters of conical shape. The density of clusters is moderate, occasionally friable.
- The mass of grapes on average is 600-800 grams, sometimes up to one and a half to two kilograms.
- The berries are very attractive appearance: greenish-yellow, oval-ovoid-shaped, shimmer and shine through the sun, with a slight tan.
- The pulp of the fruit is dense, juicy-fleshy, with a noticeable crunch. The berries have a pleasant nutmeg flavor.
- Sugar content of Viva Aik fruits is within 17-19%, but sugar accumulation is slow.
- The acidity of the juice does not exceed 5-6 g per liter.
- The rind of the berries is thin, but dense, eaten.
- The size of the berries is on average 24mm by 36mm, the weight is 10-15 (up to 20) grams.
Good to know! On strong-growing rootstocks Victoria Romanian is capable of forming clusters and berries of even larger size.
Bogatyanovskiy, Druzhba and Velez can also boast with muscatel scent.
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Photo grape "Viva Ike":
Agrotechnical characteristics
This grape belongs to the early varieties. In southern Ukraine, maturation occurs in the first half of August. In cool years - a little later.
Among the early varieties worth noting Red Delight, Gift Nessevaya and Muscat White.
About 70-90% of fruit-bearing shoots are formed on a bush, with an average amount of 1.4-1.8 clusters per shoot. For the cultivation of this grape variety is recommended long-sleeved or half-shaped formirovka bush.
The bush prone to crop overload needs to be rationed both by inflorescences and clusters. In general, it is recommended to leave 25-30 eyes on the plant, pruning the fruiting vine into 6-8 holes.
But since the eyes at the base of the shoot have an extremely high fruitful ability, it is permissible to leave only 2-4 eyes on them in some cases. Especially important is the regulation of the load on the bushes own-rooted.
Important! If you do not comply with the rules of the normalization of the harvest, Victoria Romanian fruits are prone to peas, can grow small and green, it is not enough to accumulate sugar.
The following varieties of Harold, Raisin and Saperavi can peas berries.
The Victoria Romanian variety has low frost resistance.
His kidneys are able to withstand frost not lower than -21 degrees. Therefore, it is possible to grow this grape only in a covering culture. But in the case of freezing the variety can bear fruit on the stepchildren.
To thermophilic varieties belong Helios, Hadji Murat and Cardinal.
Viva Hayk has a good and stable yield. The variety has a high degree of responsiveness to watering, increased dosage of fertilizers. Both root and foliar dressings give good results. Moreover, with foliar top dressing of grapes it is possible to achieve a noticeable result at lower costs.
Bunches of ripe grapes are able to stay on the bushes for a long time without losing their consumer qualities. At the same time, a characteristic tan appears on the fruit. Berries do not crack in the sun and do not dry out.
Diseases and pests
The Viva Ayka variety is quite susceptible to diseases and, to a lesser extent, to pests. Shrubs are highly susceptible to oidium, mildew and gray rot.
On average, resistance to fungal diseases is estimated at 3 points. Somewhat less so - mildew. But, nevertheless, at least 3-4 preventive treatments for these diseases are required for the season.
Positive quality is the good ability of this grape to resist phylloxera. Wasp was not observed until now.
The good stability of the fruit during transportation, the spectacular look of luxurious bunches, the juiciness and aroma of large berries give every reason for this variety to occupy a decent niche among commercially viable varieties.
He will be pleased with these qualities and those who like to grow grapes in a private household.
Among the beautiful grape varieties, Romeo, Taifi and Chocolate are particularly prominent.
