Grapes

Growing grapes is only half the task of the grower. It is very important to harvest in time so that it is well kept and is a quality raw material for making wine or juice. Let's look at what period is considered optimal in order to shoot ripe bunches, and how to do it.

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If the region where the gardener lives is known for the cold climate and twenty degrees of frost, this will not be an obstacle to the cultivation of vines. Our tips will help you choose the right frost-resistant varieties for laying the vineyard, provide care for it and get a good harvest. Ukryvnye and neykryvnye varieties In viticulture, there is no concept of "covering and neykryvnoy variety of grapes," rather, it refers to one of the individual characteristics of any variety.

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Almost every one of us in our life tried such a fruit as grapes. But is it a fruit, in fact, as some of us are accustomed to count, since there are quite a lot of opinions confirming the fact that grapes are berries. This is due, perhaps, to the fact that there is a substitution of concepts: it is called a berry, but the raisins that are obtained from it are considered dried fruit.

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The technical Malbek grape is popular in winemaking for the production of red wines with a high alcohol content. Today we will look at a detailed description of the grapes of this variety, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as where and how Malbec is used. A little history "Malbec" carries a variety of names depending on the country.

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On a cold winter day, you open a jar of grape jam, scoop a spoon, and you have the overall impression that the sweet rays of the sun, saved from the summer, burst into the house. These rays are reddish-dawn, if the grapes are black, and hot-midday, if white grapes were used for jam. So in the summer it is worth a little work, so that in winter the grape dessert will give you a piece of hot sunny days.

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Grapes love and grow many. But to get a bountiful and good harvest, to uncover the nuances and "highlights" of each variety of this shrub, you need to ensure it is the right and careful care. Let's find out the features of grape care at different times of the year. Care for adult grapes after winter So, let's start from the beginning of the season, that is, from spring.

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With the onset of autumn a large variety of grapes appears on the shelves of stores. The most popular are table varieties, but not all of them can boast of their long shelf life. However, from varieties that are stored for a long time, you can select such grapes as "December".

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Grapes "Isabella" is popular because of its original taste and a large number contained in its composition of useful vitamins and trace elements. In our article we will tell about the peculiarities of this variety and share a simple recipe for fruit liqueurs. Grapes "Isabella": features varieties "Isabella" was bred in the beginning of the XVII century in the United States (South Carolina) from the varieties "Vitis Labruska" and "Vitis Winifira".

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Grapes - sunny culture, which is associated with summer and heat, juicy sweet berries are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. Among the many varieties of culture, the Adler variety stands out favorably for its characteristics, and we will talk about its cultivation today. History of creation The history of the variety "Adler" is not finished yet: work is still underway to improve the characteristics of the new hybrid.

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Probably there are few people who are indifferent to grapes. Its appearance, delicate taste and wonderful aroma cannot help but seduce. But among the variety of grape varieties, the Valek variety occupies a special place. We will tell about it. A bit of history "Valek" was bred by Ukrainian winegrower, a resident of Kirovograd region, amateur breeder, Nikolai Pavlovich Vishnevetsky.

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Among the wine grape varieties "Viorica" ​​is famous for its pleasant unusual taste and resistance to frost. In this article we will talk about the appearance and characteristics of the grapes "Viorica", the history of its selection, as well as how to grow it at home. Breeding history To combine the advantages of different grape varieties, breeders use hybridization - crossing different varieties.

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Today we will talk about how to cook the most delicious real Georgian chacha from Isabella grapes. This drink will decorate any holiday table. With the observance of the preparation technology, a high-quality alcoholic product is obtained, which, despite its high strength, is easy to drink and has a mild, pleasant taste.

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Home winemaking is still in trend. Many believe that the hand-made will be better than the "shop", but the process itself is important to someone. And each has its own secrets and tricks to help get a quality drink. Let us try to summarize the experience on the example of dry white wine of our own making.

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"Kadarka" - the most popular and common variety of dark grapes. It produces excellent table wine, so huge plantations are planted with these grapes. And it is growing rapidly, which also attracts winemakers. Get to know him better. Origin and distribution This variety has more than a dozen names.

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In winter, at times, summer heat and tasty juicy berries or fruits are not enough. Save a piece of the warm season is quite possible if you put very little effort. We will talk about how to store grapes - a delicious and healthy product. Shelf life: how many grapes can be stored. The shelf life of each variety is different, however, the most popular varieties of storage can be distinguished: "Original" - 130 days; "Autumn Black" - 4 months; "Jubilee of Crane" - 130 days; "Memory of the Negrulya" - 130 days; "Autumn Light" - not more than 100 days; "Nadezhda Azos" - no more than 3 months; "Moldova" - 160 days; "Moldavian black" - 100 days; Nistru - 140 days; "In memory of Verderevsky" - no more than 4 months.

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Preparation of grapes for the winter period is included in the set of mandatory and very important activities for the care of the plant. Tips on how to do it in the Moscow region, we have selected in this article. When to start and what does winter training include? How well the grapes will endure the winter cold will depend on how well they have been looked after during the growing season and whether they have been properly prepared and covered for the cold season.

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Being separated from the continent by a mountain range of the Caucasus, Georgia received a wonderful mild climate, which is suitable for the development of viticulture. Here they grew grapes and processed it for wine in the Neolithic era. For many years, Georgia has developed its technology for the production of this product, which is valued in many countries due to unique grape varieties.

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Fans of new drugs to combat pests and diseases of cultures consider iron sulfate as an obsolete tool. However, despite innovations in crop production, ferrous sulphate, thanks to a wide range of activity and safety, has not lost its popularity. Apply iron sulfate in the gardens to prevent and protect against the fungi of various types of cultivated trees and shrubs.

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