Charlie Grapes: cultivation, varietal characteristics, description and reviews

In Russia, there are many varieties of grapes, which have perfectly proven themselves in different regions of our country. Of course, most of them are intended for cultivation in the sunny south. But today there are varieties that can grow a gardener from the middle lane (Moscow region, Leningrad region).

In this article we will introduce you Charlie grapes. Description of the variety, reviews of experienced gardeners will be discussed in detail.

History of the creation of a new culture

To create Charlie, Nadezhda-AZOS and Victoria were used. As a result of selection, a promising and high-yield variety was obtained. Variety of grapes Charlie refers to the numerous collections of the well-known amateur breeder from Russia EG Pavlovsky. Today, it is often grown in suburban areas in the suburbs and Leningrad region.

Charlie Grapes: Variety Description

The bushes of this variety are rather tall and strong. The vine is colored in a brown color, flexible, powerful. The cluster is larger than the middle one (up to 800 g), at the top it has a cylindrical shape, it goes downward into an elongated cone. Moderately dense.

Grapes are large, the weight of the berries reaches ten grams. Color can range from black to dark blue. Large clusters can persist for a long time on the vine. The plant is resistant to increased humidity, and the fruits are not prone to rot even in the rainiest summer. The skin of the berries is thin and when fully ripened it is almost not tasted.

Charlie grape has a sugar content of at least 19%, acidity is not more than 8 g / l. The percentage of fruitfulness is at least 90%. Cuttings propagation, as a rule, is successful, giving a high percentage of rooting and rapid adaptation.

Features of the hybrid

The variety feature of this variety is manifested by rapid acclimatization to the most unfavorable weather conditions. Experienced grape growers could appreciate its viability and high yield even in conditions of temperate climate.

Diseases and pests

According to experts, Charlie grapes are practically not subject to traditional diseases for these plants. Therefore, he does not need chemicals at all. Nevertheless, there are "enemies" in this variety. This is primarily birds - jays, tits, magpies and sparrows.

Owners who grow Charlie grapes can not come to a common opinion about the wasps. Some believe that they are not afraid of this cultivar, while others lament over the massive attacks. Therefore, it is better to take the necessary measures in advance. On the site you should get rid of the aspen nests and families, seal all the holes where the "striped bandits" can settle. In addition, it is necessary to put grapes in grapes in special meshes that will not allow the wasps to reach the sweet berries.

Planting and care

Experts recommend to plant Charlie grapes in the spring. This allows the plant to take root quickly. Bushes are planted at a distance of one meter. This will allow the vines to develop normally and provide free access to the plant when processing the bush and harvesting.

Charlie grape needs regular weeding and weed removal around the bushes. Regularly prune and form the vine regularly . We must not forget the importance of irrigation measures, which have a beneficial effect on the formation of quality and healthy bunches. Undoubtedly, in this case, the modern drip irrigation system is most suitable.

Planting cuttings or seedlings?

For beginners in viticulture, you can advise a fairly simple way of planting - cuttings. In this case, the cutting should not be shorter than sixty centimeters. Prepare it from the fall, and before planting it in the soil, soak the stalk in water at room temperature for two hours. Prepared in this way cuttings are planted in the holes that are made in the soil with the help of scrap.

Planting is carried out in spring, at a temperature not lower than +10 degrees. However, this method has a significant drawback - the cuttings do not always get accustomed.

Planting with seedlings gives a great guarantee of plant survival. Saplings (as well as cuttings) are soaked before planting, shortening pre-roots and growth.

Autumn Trimming

Pruning should be carried out not too early, because if you cut the bush after harvest, (this is the sin of many gardeners), you can weaken the plant and leave it to winter without a supply of nutrients.

For the maturation of the crop, the plant spends a lot of effort. If you remove the entire productive part, you will not leave the grapes chances to assimilate nutrients. If you give the plant the strength to restore and only after that you will spend the autumn pruning, the grapes will winter prepared and strong.

Advantages of the variety

Despite some shortcomings, Charlie grapes have a number of undeniable advantages. Among them:

• Stable high yield;
• Bunch, which has high commodity and taste qualities;
• The possibility of growing both on personal plots and on large plantations (for commercial purposes);
• Absence of a predilection of a variety to a peas (formation of small berries);
• High resistance to diseases;
• Stable frost resistance (up to -24 C).

disadvantages

At the same time, wine growers need to know that Charlie grapes need winter shelter. In addition, a little less than a hundred percent of shoots are fruit-bearing, therefore, crop yielding is required.

From all of the above, we can conclude that the grapes Charlie almost devoid of flaws. It is enjoyed by experienced wine growers, and they are advised to start them newcomers, because this variety does not need complex care, and the harvest yields a delightful one.

Charlie Grapes: reviews

This variety is grown on the territory of Russia, so many gardeners were able to assess its advantages and disadvantages. Most owners note the increased resistance of the hybrid to diseases and pests. Vinogradari with experience argue that Charlie grapes perfectly fructifies even after the defeat of April recurrent frosts.

Variety of grapes Charlie (reviews confirm this) always ripens completely and very qualitatively. Even when bushes are overloaded with bunches, full maturation is only delayed for a week, in comparison with control shrubs that have a normal load. It is important that the vine of this variety is always clean, without signs of damage to pests or diseases.

An early ripening large bunch remains for a long time on the bush. Many gardeners do not really like the nightshade flavor of berries. Experts advise those who want to get rid of it - leave the grapes on the bush until autumn. They will pick up sugars, and the nightshade taste will go away by itself.