With the development of science, grapes have ceased to be exotic for our country. Now the crop is grown by farmers from all regions of Russia. The main thing is to choose an adapted, unpretentious and fruitful hybrid. Some gardeners harvest in August. Despite its name, the Long-awaited grape refers precisely to this type of grape.

Description of grapes Long-awaited

  • Early ripening, 100-110 days before.
  • Vigorous bushes.
  • A smooth sheet with five lobes.
  • Bisexual flowers, making pollination easier.
  • The bunches are conical, large, each weighing up to 800 g.
  • Ripe berries are yellow, large.
  • Suitable for horticultural use.
  • The purpose of the hybrid is for dining. Suitable for making homemade wine and juice.
  • Blooms from mid-June.
  • The first fruits are expected 3 years after planting.
  • The berries contain 1 or 2 soft seeds, which makes the hybrid similar to the popular Kishmish variety.
  • Not damaged in transit.
  • Shelter is required for the winter.

Grapes Long-awaited

Important! It is immune to mildew, but needs protection from powdery mildew.

Growing features

Helios grapes

In the middle lane, grapes are planted at the end of April. In the south, growing a hybrid is permissible in the fall, but with cover. In any case, the place is chosen sunny, without drafts, where groundwater does not lie close to the soil surface. In this case, you should retreat from the house at least 50 cm, and from the trees - 3 meters.

On a note!To plant grapes, you need to dig a hole 50 cm deep and 80 cm in diameter.If the soil is sandy, the planting hole should be deeper - up to 80 cm.

Line the bottom with chips and gravel. Pour the prepared mixture of earth and organic fertilizers on top: ash, superphosphate and manure are suitable. Place the grapes, sprinkle with earth, loosen it and water. In the future, watering is carried out by 10 liters per bush. Stop irrigation during flowering.

To protect grapes from diseases during ripening, a solution of water, soda and potassium permanganate should be used. A fungicide will help against the fungus. For mildew, use a solution of 1 liter of milk, 9 Trichopolum tablets and 1 ml of iodine, which must be diluted in a bucket of water.

Grape processing

Important! Before the onset of cold weather, lay the grape vines along the rows, cover with foil and sprinkle with earth.

Formation of a grape bush

In order to give an aesthetic appearance to the vineyard and to simplify cultivation, grape shoots are tied to a trellis or let them go along the gazebo and facade of buildings. The pillars become supports, between which the rope should be pulled. The procedure is performed when the grapes reach a height of 50 cm.

To avoid excessive density, shoots are removed, the length of which is not more than 3 cm. The rest are pinched at a length of 15 cm. This will save the grapes from overloading, depletion and allow regulating the spread of shoots without fruit.

Formation of a grape bush

Advantages and disadvantages of a hybrid

  • Frost resistance.
  • Self-pollination.
  • Early maturation.
  • The ability to transport berries without damage.
  • Few or no bones.

Gourmet grape

Note! Varietal disadvantage is the susceptibility of the hybrid to fungal diseases.

The Long-awaited hybrid will be a welcome acquisition and will give a good harvest if you follow the basic recommendations for growing. It is important that the grapes receive enough light, heat and water. Also, do not forget to fertilize the soil and make sure that fungal diseases do not hit the bush.