Grapes "Azalea"

There are many hybrid varieties of grapes, well-established among professionals and amateurs. This includes "Azalia" - a form of grapes, obtained through the crossing of "Delight of the Red" with a mixture of pollen varieties of Nadezhda Askayskaya and "Taifi Steady."

Grapes "Azalea" - description of the variety

This grapes refers to table varieties . The plant is characterized by an early maturation: the period of its vegetation is slightly more than 100 days. The bushes are of medium height, and the grapes, located on a short peduncle, are large and moderately large. Each berry weighing 10-14 g has a fleshy and juicy pulp. The shape of the berry is close to oval, the color is pink, and the skin, which is practically not palpable when eating, is very thin.

A feature of this variety is its increased transportability. Thanks to her, "Azalia" is often grown for sale. The variety has resistance to the following diseases: gray rot, mildew, oidium. It should be noted and frost resistance of grapes, which can withstand the cold to -25 ° C.

Features of cultivation of grapes of a grade "Azalia"

Those who already successfully grow Azalea on their sites, note that it is very easy to take care of this grapes. Cuttings are well rooted, the vine ripens in due time. The root system is formed strong, but this depends on the type of soil on which it grows.

Grapes, which are grown according to the rules of agricultural technology, enter fruiting for 2-3 years after planting. Pollination is also not a problem, because the flowers of grapes "Azalia" are bisexual.

Experts recommend cutting the vine to 6-8 kidneys for better fruiting, so as not to create an excessive load on the bush (note that the maximum figure is 30-35 kidneys).

The quality of the grape variety of the Siberian selection "Azalia" is markedly increased in the grafted culture. In this case, as a rootstock, it is better to use tall varieties.