Description and characteristics of the Ataman grape variety, history and growing rules
The Ataman grape variety is famous for its fruits. Refers to amateur breeding hybrids. The berries are pleasantly sweet, aromatic and large. Suitable for fresh realization, due to the fact that it has good transportability. It is the attractiveness of the fruit that stimulates gardeners to purchase Ataman grapes. Before planting, you should carefully study the features of the variety.
Ataman grape: description
Refers to table varieties. The plant is unpretentious in care, so a novice amateur will cope with growing grapes.
Origin story
Krainov is a gardener who is engaged in the cultivation of new grape varieties. He bred various hybrids with high characteristics. One of them is Ataman. It was obtained as a result of crossing the variety:
- The talisman is a variety that is famous for its huge berries and bountiful harvest.
- Rizamat, distinguished by the speed of fruit ripening and resistance to weather conditions.
Ataman inherited the best qualities of these varieties and surpassed them in taste characteristics.
Structure
Before buying a seedling, you need to find out the main characteristics of the appearance in order to know how to expect the fruit harvest as a result.
Vine
Differs in power and rapid growth. Produces many shoots that bear fruit well. The vine is light brown in color with green leaves.
Bunch
Elegant bunches have:
- With a minimum weight of 600 grams. The maximum weight reaches 1500 grams.
- The form is varied. Occurs conical, with "wings", cylindrical.
- The taste is refreshing, sweet and sour.
Berry
Basic description:
- size 3.5 x 2.5 centimeters;
- weight 20 grams;
- each contains 1-3 seeds in the center;
- in color, bright, expressive, it can be red-pink or purple;
- has a juicy, fleshy pulp;
- the peel is dense;
- no peas.
What is good and what are the disadvantages of the variety
Like any plant, Ataman has its own disadvantages and advantages over other varieties.
The advantages include:
- Fruit size. Large, beautiful berries immediately attract everyone's attention.
- Abundant productivity.
- Excellent transportability.Without causing any harm to the appearance, the grape bunches easily withstand long distance transportation.
- High presentation.
- Wasps rarely damage crops.
Disadvantages of the variety:
- poor resistance to major diseases;
- needs shelter;
- requires crop rationing.
With proper care, the variety will delight you with large bunches and a bountiful harvest.
Specifications
The Ataman variety has gained popularity among gardeners due to its high yield, which remains even under adverse weather conditions.
Yield
The average bunch weight is 800 grams. Some specimens reach 1200 grams.
When ripe
It takes about 130 days to ripen. Therefore, the technical ripeness of the fruit occurs around mid-September.
Frost resistant
Withstands cold up to -24 ° C. Therefore, in regions with severe winters, it requires shelter.
Disease resistance
Possesses medium resistance to fungal diseases. On a five-point scale, it is opposed to mildew and mildew by 3 points.
Benefits of the hybrid form
It is the largest-fruited form with an impressive, attractive appearance. Thanks to this, it is famous for its high commercial properties and transportability.
Common diseases and pests
The plant is most affected by:
- Oidium. The disease affects the ripening of the shoots, which can be the cause of the death of the entire bush. It appears as a whitish bloom on the leaves.
- Mildew. It is characterized by oily yellow spots covering the foliage.
Pests:
- Compared to other varieties, Ataman is very rarely affected by wasps.
- Leaf beetle. Destroys young shoots and leaves, lays eggs on them. The larvae also eat the leaves.
- Grape moth. A miniature red butterfly lays eggs twice a season. As a result, many caterpillars appear, destroying foliage. Because of what it dries up, which affects the abundance of the crop.
- Grape mite. Hibernates in grape buds and damages them.
How to plant correctly
To obtain a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to plant the seedlings correctly.
What you need to pay attention to
When planting grapes of the Ataman variety, pay attention to the terrain. The site should be bright with constant access to sunlight.
Tall crops should not grow nearby, which will subsequently take from the land the elements and water necessary for the development of grapes, thereby reducing the yield.
Selection of seedlings
When buying, pay attention to the appearance. There should be no visible damage or signs of disease. The root system needs to be healthy and strong. If the roots are dry, then you should not purchase this copy. Saplings are chosen for annuals.
Landing step by step
To avoid mistakes, follow simple rules:
- Cannot be planted in acidic and alkaline soil. The water must not stagnate, so clayey terrain is not suitable. Excess moisture causes the berries to crack. Also, the plant does not like too sandy soil, where the water immediately leaves.
- The well is prepared in advance. Fertilize and leave for at least two weeks.
- Before planting, the root system is placed in water for a couple of hours.
- After planting, the ground is trampled down and the surface is mulched with available material. You can use foliage, dry grass, rubble.
A support is installed next to the bush that will support the vine.
How to grow and care
After a competent planting, they pay close attention to care.
Cut the bush
You will need to thin out the foliage regularly. This will help ensure regular air flow. As a result, the bunches will receive more sunlight and ripen faster. Thorough pruning is carried out before the onset of the winter season.
Watering
The variety requires a lot of moisture. It is especially often watered on hot days.The liquid must penetrate the entire root system. Therefore, one bush uses 90 liters of water for irrigation. After the liquid is absorbed, the surface of the soil is loosened for better air flow.
Top dressing
To obtain large bunches, the soil is thoroughly fertilized. The procedure is carried out in the spring. Use:
- nitrogen;
- saltpeter;
- manure;
- phosphorus;
- chicken droppings.
Protection from diseases and pests
To prevent the development of diseases, the plant is sprayed with a suspension of sulfur. It will help protect the bushes from oidium. Medicines containing copper help against mildew.
Preparing the vine for winter
Without covering material, the bush will die. Before sheltering, the vine is bent to the ground, then covered:
- land;
- dry foliage;
- plastic bags;
- spruce branches.
In winter, throw more snow on the plant. This will help the bush to survive the cold more easily.
Harvesting and application of the crop
Bunches are harvested after reaching technical maturity. Applied fresh. Not suitable for raisins, juice and wine.
