Description and characteristics, the origin of the White Miracle grape variety and the rules of cultivation
The variety of crop types allows the summer resident to choose a variety that suits all requests. A white miracle is a grape that conquers summer residents with its unpretentiousness, undemanding care and high yield.
Grapes White miracle: description
To find out as much information about the variety as possible, the gardener looks for the characteristics of the plants. The knowledge gained as a result of the study will help to determine the place for planting, understand how to plant and care for the bushes and many other useful things.
Origin
The Potapenko Research Institute, known to all summer residents, has bred many varieties, each of which has become popular among gardeners. When obtaining the variety White Miracle, 2 varieties were crossed:
- Original.
- Delight.
The grapes inherited positive characteristics from the parent plants. The second name of the variety is Song.
Bush structure
The flowers on the vine are bisexual, so the variety is confidently called self-fertile. The vine is capable of ripening by 75%. Leave 50 eyes, no more, otherwise the bush will give less harvest than it should.
The growth rate is medium, this must be taken into account if several grape varieties are grown. A vigorous species is able to slow down the development of the White Miracle.
Positive and negative characteristics
The predominant amount of positive qualities of grapes White miracle helps the plant win the favor of summer residents.
Pros:
- early ripening;
- high, stable yield;
- frost resistance;
- excellent transportability and long shelf life;
- a large percentage of vine ripening;
- versatility of using berries;
- unpretentious care;
- high immunity;
- the variety is grafted onto any stock, the White Miracle has excellent compatibility.
A feature of the White Miracle variety is that the brushes on the vine can be for a long time without loss of taste and presentation.
Minuses:
- annual shoots are brittle and fragile.
The presence of positive and negative properties in a plant is natural. Therefore, when choosing a variety, summer residents are guided by the merits of grapes.
Variety properties
Important criteria when choosing a variety are the volume of the harvest and the field health of the grapes. The higher the score, the better. These properties are especially important in regions with risky farming.
Yield
The White miracle variety, when all the requirements of agricultural technology are met, is capable of producing high yields. The approximate number of berries is 15-20 kg per bush.
Diseases and pests inherent in the bush
Plant immunity plays an important role. The higher the field health of the grapes, the better. White miracle is a variety that is resistant to common diseases. But for the purpose of prevention, the bushes are treated in spring and autumn.
In addition to treatments, they prevent the appearance of diseases by performing standard agricultural techniques. Removing weeds, loosening and mulching the soil can help reduce harmful bacteria that cause crop disease.
Insect pests destroy a significant part of the crop. Gardeners recommend spraying plants using mullein or whey and setting traps.
Fruit
The characteristics of the berries are of interest to gardeners no less than the description of the bush. Evaluating them, the summer resident makes the final decision whether to plant the variety on the site or not.
Bunch
The brushes are large, beautiful, medium friable. Subject to the planting technology and growing standards, 1 bunch weighs 1.5 kg. The average hand mass is 850-900 g.
Berry
Taste characteristics at the highest level. Sweet fruits, slightly sour, are used for fresh consumption and all kinds of preparations for the winter. Used for making wine, liqueurs and other drinks.
The fruits are fleshy, oval in shape. One grape weighs up to 10 g. The shade of a ripe berry is green. A bunch of yellow ripened in the sun.
How to plant seedlings correctly
A competent landing is half the battle. Several requirements must be met to obtain an excellent harvest in the future:
- The right choice of location. A sunny area located on a hill, protected from a draft, is perfect for grapes.
Plant roots are susceptible to decay, so the depth of groundwater is at least 4 m.
- Purchase of quality planting material. Healthy seedlings will produce powerful plants in the future. Plants should be free of damage and visible signs of deformation.
- Disembarkation dates. Each summer resident chooses the day for planting independently, it depends on the climatic conditions of the growing region. They are planted in the ground in spring or autumn. It is preferable to do this in April or May. This gives the plants a better chance of taking root and preparing for winter.
- Landing scheme. Distance between plants 1.5 m, between rows 2.5 m.
- Preparing holes for planting. The depth and width of the planting holes depends on the roots of the bushes. The bottom is filled with a drainage layer, then filled with a mixture of soil with humus and minerals.
- Landing. The roots are placed vertically. Sprinkle with soil and watered abundantly with water.
Compliance with simple requirements will allow the gardener to grow a healthy, powerful plant.
Growing and grooming tips
After the grapes are planted in the ground, proper care of the bushes is required. It is not difficult to carry out it, it consists in performing standard agrotechnical techniques.
Pruning
Vines are formed in the fall. So the procedure is less painful for the plant. Unnecessary shoots are removed, 35-45 eyes are left.The vine is tied horizontally, such an arrangement allows the plant to form more fruiting shoots.After fruiting, dry branches are cut off, as they weaken the bush and do not allow to fully prepare for winter.
Irrigation and fertilization
Frequent watering is necessary for young grape seedlings White miracle. Water it 1-2 times a week if the weather is fine. In drought, the amount of watering is increased, in rainy weather, it is reduced or stopped altogether. They are attentive to watering fruit-bearing bushes.
Plants need moisture during flowering and early fruiting.But at the time of ripening, the bushes are not watered at all, since the fruits will begin to crack.
The final watering is carried out after harvest and during the preparation for winter. Top dressing is necessary for plants at any age. They use complex mineral fertilizers and organic matter, alternating them with each other. They feed mainly in autumn, after harvest.
Protection from diseases and pests
The best defense is prevention. It is easier to prevent disease than to cure. To do this, you should strictly observe the cultivation technique, plant and care for the White Miracle grapes correctly. Performing preventive seasonal treatments will help protect plants from viruses and insect attacks. The bushes are sprayed in spring and autumn.
We cover for the winter
Despite the fact that the vine is resistant to temperatures down to -23 ⁰С, it is better to wrap the bushes for the winter. Now there are no problems with this, since a covering material is being produced. You need to purchase it in specialized stores, cover the vine with it. Term in mid-autumn, in dry and warm weather. Sprinkle with soil if necessary.
About the harvest: collection and storage
The grapes are capable of hanging on the bushes for 15-20 days without harm to their taste characteristics and presentation. But gardeners do not recommend keeping sweet berries for a long time. This threatens the appearance of a large number of wasps that harm the crop. Ripening is amicable, the grapes are cut with brushes, and stored in this form. It is necessary to create optimal storage conditions. If possible, grapes are stored in the attic. The brushes are tied on a string, then fixed on a thick rope.
The second way of storage is in the basement. To do this, take containers, pour a layer of sawdust on the bottom and place bunches of grapes in them. And they put it in a cellar or other dark room. Refrigerators have special compartments for storing berries. If the fruits are carefully folded without damaging the structure, they will be stored for up to 2.5 months. The White Miracle grape is an excellent option for growing beginners. It is undemanding to care, bears fruit regularly, the yield is high.
