Ruslan grapes are the most popular in the middle zone
Grapes are one of the most ancient cultivated plants known to man. This is probably the oldest berry that began to be eaten and cultivated. Now in the CIS countries and the former USSR alone there are more than 3 thousand varieties of this wonderful plant.
There are probably no people in the world who would not at least once in their life try this wonderful berry, rich in vitamins and microelements that are beneficial to the human body.
Grapes are a sweet or sour-sweet berry of green, burgundy or purple color of different shades. It all depends on the variety and place of growth. The berries are collected in clusters.
According to research results, it has been revealed that for the normal functioning of the body, each person must eat up to 70 kilograms of food per year. grapes of different varieties. However, in reality, the average person eats only up to 30 kilograms of grapes per year. And all this is due to the fact that grapes are considered a delicacy in many regions of the world. In recent years, many amateurs have begun to master the cultivation of different varieties of grapes in their garden plots.
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Description of the variety Ruslan
One of the most popular varieties for growing in gardens and vegetable gardens, on private plots outside the city and in the private sector of cities has recently become a new variety - Ruslan. Recently, at an exhibition-competition taking place in Simferopol, they presented best grape varieties. The Ruslan variety took 3rd place according to the results of the people's jury and was included in the 10 best varieties according to professionals.
Ruslan grapes are an early variety. This is the result of crossing two famous grape crops: Kuban and Gift to Zaporozhye. Ruslan is a hybrid form from the selection of the famous breeder V.V. Zagorulko.
If we describe this variety, we can say that:
- The bushes are tall and strong
- The ripening period of berries is from 100 to 115 days
- Flowers are multisexual, well pollinated in the natural environment
- Fruit color is dark blue bordering on black
- The size of each ripe berry can reach 15 grams; there are specimens weighing 21 grams
- The clusters are large and dense, weight can reach 800-900 grams
- Each berry has 1-2 seeds inside
- The pulp is dense and juicy, light
- The skin of the berries is thin, but slightly palatable and easy to eat.
- The taste of the pulp is fruity with a sweet aftertaste
- Has the taste of ripe plum
- Does not like a lot of moisture, but is not susceptible to fruit rotting
- Not susceptible to peas
- It is stored for a long time and does not deteriorate during transportation
- Harvest period – mid-August
Ruslan grapes are grown not only by amateur gardeners. This crop is often grown by professionals as a cover or uncovered crop in the field. This variety is resistant to frost; the shrub easily tolerates frost down to -23 degrees.
Usefulness of Ruslan
grape berry The Ruslan variety has a high sugar content for the places where it grows - 17.4 grams per 100 grams, with an acidity of 6.5 grams per liter. Almost all shoots bear fruit, with a coefficient of 72.6%, and the fruiting coefficient is up to 1.4.
Ruslan grapes are a storehouse of vitamins, as already mentioned.It contains the entire complex of vitamins necessary for a person. These are vitamins C, complex B, K, A, P, biotin, tocopherol. From trace elements: magnesium, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, zinc, boron, chromium, manganese. Lots of plant hormones, proteins, important organic acids.
Ruslan is recommended for diseases such as anemia, oncology, inflammatory processes of various etiologies, kidney disease, arthritis, gastrointestinal diseases, and metabolic disorders.
Productivity of the variety
The Ruslan grape harvest can remain on the bushes for a long time, since the clusters are stable and the berries do not fall off for a long time. The best harvest is obtained by short pruning of the bush. Ripens on the shoots of the bush almost simultaneously.
This grape variety is resistant to mildew and oidium. Gray rot is not harmful to this grape variety due to its selection genetics.
High yield is ensured by resistance to harmful external influences and the laying of berries on all shoots. Up to 3 inflorescences can ripen on each shoot. During transportation, the berries do not wrinkle or crack.
This selection variety practically not susceptible to diseases and fungi. And its appearance attracts people with its attractiveness, making these grapes popular in the consumer goods market.
In addition, the large green five-lobed leaves of Ruslan are excellent as an additive to pickles and marinades. This grape variety is recommended for cultivation in central and southern Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.
About Ruslan grapes from experienced gardeners in the video:
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Comments
Judging by the size of the fruit and the amount of harvest, the grapes need to be pruned and fertilized well every year.Such bunches are the result of not only good weather conditions and the variety, but also its care.