Rochefort grapes

Rochefort grapes - a fairly new variety, but it is especially popular among canteens - primarily for its early ripening, as well as for its good yields and ease of care.

Grape bushes - powerful, one bush can have up to 30 shoots. Bush propagation does not require much work, since the cuttings take root well.
Flowers Rochefort grapes are bisexual, flowering occurs in early June. Rochefort can be classified as a market variety, because it fruit - large, very beautiful dark blue berries. Bunches - smooth, medium density, conical shape, medium size (up to 1 kilogram).
Berries usually medium in size (8 grams), but sometimes can reach 13 grams.
Skin dense, but not thick, you can’t feel it when eating.
Taste of berries - sweet, and the pulp itself is juicy and fleshy, with a nutmeg flavor.
Productivity average: from one bush you can get from 4 to 7 kilograms of grapes.

Caring for Rochefort grapes

Grapes of this variety tolerates temperatures down to 23 degrees below zero, but at temperatures below this indicator, the buds may freeze, so it should be covered for the winter.
As for resistance to diseases, it is weakly affected by mildew and rot, and is moderately resistant to oidium.
Rochefort afraid of strong wind, and loves sunny places.
To improve the quality of the harvest and increase it, grapes need fertilize on time.

Presentation of ripe berries, delicate taste, beautiful bunch, ease of care - here the main advantages of the Rochefort grape. In addition, the berries last a long time and are easy to transport.