Especially popular are the universal grape varieties, which not only have a pleasant taste, but are also suitable for winemaking and raisin drying.
It is important that such a variety was easy to grow and resistant to the climatic conditions of the middle or even northern strip.
One of these is the result of skillful American breeding "Kishmish Jupiter".
Grape Kishmish Jupiter: description of the variety
The fruit of Jupiter is bright red, which in a mature state takes on a dark blue hue.
The shape of the oval, the average weight is about 5 grams. The flesh is juicy with a dense skin, to taste, depending on the year, it can be with a fruity nutmeg flavor or isabel flavor.
Berry is not prone to cracking and has a good sugar accumulation - up to 22%. Seeds are absent. In some fruits rudiments are allowed.
Among the sultanas are also worth noting Kishmish Century, Attica, Black Finger and Kishmish 342.
Bush srednerosly, when grafting - vigorous, well-ripened. The flower is bisexual, therefore additional pollination of the variety is not required.
Do not require additional pollination and Miner, Galahad and Augustine.
The vine matures very well almost the entire length of the shoots.
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Photo grapes "Kishmish Jupiter":
Breeding history
The variety was obtained in America at the University of Arkansas in 1998 by crossing the breeding varieties 1762 and 1258.
Among the American varieties are also known Alpha, Witch Fingers and Cardinal.
Characteristic
Kishmish Jupiter - universal unpretentious grape variety with seedlessness 1 class, which is used fresh and is used for drying high quality raisins.
For the preparation of raisins are also suitable Karmakod, Korinka Russian and Kishmish Century.
Kishmish Jupiter is distinguished by its extremely early ripening, its vegetative period is only 105-115 days. Already by August 10, you can pick berries for tasting.
The cuttings root very well and begin to actively bear fruit in the second or third year after planting in a permanent place. On the shoot can be formed up to 4 inflorescenceswhile the bush can not be rationed - the vine can withstand the load well.
To get a harvest before, it is still advisable to remove the inflorescences, leaving only 2 lower ones. Pruning vines produced on 6-8 eyeswhile optimal load - 30-35.
The productivity of Jupiter is high and regular.
Berries are well transported, while maintaining their presentation, however, when overriding prone to rapid shattering.
Such varieties as the Count of Monte Cristo, Muscat Dievsky and Lia are easily tolerated in transportation.
The characteristic difference of the variety is its frost resistance. Kishmish Jupiter stands up to -27⁰С, therefore, many growers grow it without shelter for the winter. If the shoots are frozen out, the bush is able to fully recover in a season.
The Beauty of the North, Super Extra and Arched are also particularly frost resistant.
The variety responds well to intensive watering until harvesting and prikormku organic fertilizers.
Diseases and pests
The variety is not damaged by wasps and is characterized by good resistance to fungal diseases such as oidium and mildew (at the level of 2.5 points). Despite growing with abundant watering, the berries are not affected by gray mold.
It is enough to carry out preventive treatment with standard biologics against fungal diseases. 1-2 times for the whole season. These funds will not affect the taste of berries in any way and are absolutely safe for humans.
As for anthracnose, chlorosis, bacteriosis and rubella, you can read about these common diseases of grapes in detail in separate materials of our site.
Roofer varieties usually encounter the problem of rodents - during the winter these pests damage the wood of the plant. Under the conditions of the middle lane, the variety can not be covered; when grown in the northern regions, covering the plant with pine branches will help with the problem of rodents.
In the fight against ubiquitous aphids, pincers and leafworm regular inspection of the plant and removal of affected parts, loosening the soil and weed control, on which they appear in the first place, will help.
Jupiter is a worthy variety not only for homegrown viticulture, but also for growing in large areas. Its resistance to changeable climatic conditions and high frost resistance make it possible to achieve a regular and high yield of the presentation with excellent taste.
No less tasty varieties such as Velika, Krasa Balki and Victoria.
