Rochefort is a grapes of table sort. Description, propagation by cuttings

Grapes are a plant with egg-shaped or globular juicy berries, which are collected in bunches. Varieties of grapes are many. More than three thousand species are grown on the territory of the CIS countries and the Russian Federation alone. Depending on the variety, the berries can be of various sizes, different sweetnesses, and the color varies from green to dark purple, almost black.

Grapes are one of the earliest berry crops that have been cultivated by man. It is used in raw form, it is made of juice and wine. In this article we describe the variety Rochefort, grapes table. It is a hybrid form. Matures very early, for 105-110 days.

Variety description

This is very common in our country grapes. The Rochefort variety is characterized by strong shrubs and large bunches, which can reach a mass of 0.5 to 0.9 kilograms. The bunch itself has the shape of a cone, rather dense and looks very elegant. Virtually there is no peeling. The blossom begins in early June.

A characteristic feature, which differs Rochefort (grapes) - almost one hundred percent marketable.

The berries on the bunches are often dark, red or purple. If the grapes overripe, they become black. Round in shape, but slightly flattened. The average weight of one berry is from seven to nine grams, but sometimes it can reach twelve grams. The size is 26 by 28 millimeters.

The flesh of the fruit is very tasty, with a light muscat flavor. Sufficiently fleshy. It covers berries very dense skin, but when eaten it is not felt. According to the productivity of Rochefort grape is average, but it has a beautiful ripening of shoots, and plant cuttings easily and quickly take root.

This variety is propagated by cuttings. But in order for you to grow a strong and healthy plant, cuttings must be properly prepared.

Preparing the cuttings

The cuttings are cut in autumn, and then they are stored in the basement, laid in wet sand, or in the refrigerator on the lower shelf until February. Only after that they can be planted.

Basically, from the shortened cuttings, the best grapes grow . The Rochefort variety is no exception. Their length should be from ten to twenty centimeters. On the cuttings should be located 2-3 kidneys. The planting material must be thoroughly rinsed and allowed to dry a little. After this, cuts are made above the upper kidney and below the lower one. On the lower part of the cuttings, the knife is made with several small notches under the slope, so that the rootlets in these places grow. The prepared material is immersed in a container with water for a couple of days. After this, it is necessary to process the cuttings with a preparation that will stimulate the growth of the roots.

Kilchevanie

Prepared planting material must be placed in the kiln. The killing procedure will accelerate the growth of rootlets, which will allow you to grow quickly and easily Rochefort (grapes). It is necessary to pour the cuttings with wet sawdust and place on a surface that is heated. In those places where roots should form, the temperature should be from 20 to 25 degrees. In the zone that will be above the soil level, the temperature should be no more than 15 degrees. If the upper bud of the planting material is heated, it will germinate.

Two weeks after kilting cuttings should be checked - whether they appeared on their roots. If yes, then they are transplanted into the soil mixture for further rooting. The further procedure of propagation and disembarkation of grapes is standard.

Afterword

Of all the existing table grapes, one of the best is Rochefort. Grapes, reviews of which are always only positive, easy to grow, easy to take care of, and the taste of berries surpasses many popular varieties.

Its bunches perfectly tolerate transportation, retain a magnificent marketable appearance, which in combination with excellent taste makes Rochefort one of the leaders in the modern market.