Grapes by Krasokhina S.I., description of table and technical varieties
Grapes are a unique creation of nature. Its berries can be both food and medicine. The benefits and medicinal properties of grapes have been known for several millennia. There are people who have devoted their entire lives to growing grapes. Among the famous winegrowers who have made a huge contribution not only to breeding work, but also to the popularization of viticulture, Ivan Aleksandrovich Kostrykin can rightfully be included.
Many new ones are associated with his name varieties. After the death of her father, his life’s work was continued by his daughter, Svetlana Ivanovna Krasokhina. Grapes by Krasokhina S.I. is known far beyond the breeding laboratory in Novocherkassk, where Svetlana Ivanovna has been fruitfully engaged in selection for many years.
Content:
- List of varieties and hybrid forms of grapes by Krasokhina S.I.
- Table grape varieties Krasokhina S.I.
- Description of the technical grape variety Platovsky, selected by Krasokhina S.I.
List of varieties and hybrid forms of grapes by Krasokhina S.I.
For many new resistant hybrids of Krasokhina grapes, the super-early variety Vostorg became the parent form. Svetlana Ivanovna’s father participated in the creation of Delight. Since this variety belongs to the early varieties, Svetla Ivanovna continued to work primarily on the early varieties.
In addition to early varieties, among the hybrid forms of Krasokhina’s selection there are also medium and late ripening grapes. In addition, grapes differ in purpose. There are both technical and table varieties.
TO early varieties include:
- Baklanovsky
- Gadbena know or Zolotinka
- Platovsky or Early Dawn
In addition to such properties as ripening time and friendly yield, the breeder
worked on:
- disease resistance
- frost resistance
- unpretentiousness
- size of brushes and berries
- taste qualities
- presentation
- keeping quality
In addition to early varieties, among Krasokhina’s grapes there are also medium-ripening varieties.
Among them, it is customary to highlight Talisman and Alex. Among the later ones is Muscat Pridonsky. In her work, Svetlana Ivanovna focuses on different climatic and weather conditions. According to reviews, its grapes grow well in the Moscow region and in other regions where winters are quite cold and the number of sunny summer days is not very large. Let's try to understand the main advantages of some varieties.
Table grape varieties Krasokhina S.I.
Variety Talisman or Kesha nutmeg
Dining room variety, when breeding it, the varieties Vostorg and Frumoasa albe were used. The berries ripen in 127 - 135 days, much depends on weather conditions. The clusters are medium loose, with an average weight of 900 - 1000 g, but can form clusters weighing up to 2.0 kg. The berries are large, with an average weight of 16.0 g; in good conditions and if agricultural practices are followed, they can weigh 20.0 g.
The color is white, with a yellow tint. The skin is medium thick. The amount of sugar in the berries is high, reaching 23 g. Acids are no more than 8 g/l. Talisman can withstand frosts down to -25, it almost does not suffer from gray rot and mildew. The bushes are strong and tall. Talisman is almost not suitable for growing on one or two trellises, as it easily and quickly outgrows them.
To obtain a good harvest, the Talisman variety requires:
- arched supports
- crop rationing
- additional pollinator
- complete cutting out weak shoots
Pollinator varieties for Talisman can be:
- Kishmish radiata
- Arcadia
- Glory
Despite some features growing, amateur gardeners choose Talisman because of its harmonious taste, beautiful and large bunches, and keeping quality.
Variety Delight oval or Baklanovsky
When the variety Vostorg oval was obtained, the parent forms for it became Original and Vostok. Early variety. You can start harvesting Baklanovsky grapes already on the 115th - 120th day. Clusters weighing up to 850.0 g. The berries are large, white, oval in shape. Sugar in ripe berries is up to 23%, there is little acid, no more than 5 - 6 g/l.
Video about the Baklanovsky grape variety:
The variety has good resistance to fungal infections of grapes. Tolerates frosts down to -25 degrees. Grape lovers choose the Baklanavsky variety because of:
- beautiful and tasty berries
- very early maturing
- long stay of ripened berries on the bush without shedding, loss of taste and appearance
- resistance to wasp damage
- thin skin
The listed varieties are used for direct consumption or for home canning. There are special varieties for technical processing grapes.
Description of the technical grape variety Platovsky, selected by Krasokhina S.I.
The Platovsky variety has the second name Zorka clear. This is most likely due to the very early ripening and appearance of the white berries. When exposed to light, they glow pink, reminiscent of the dawn. Platovsky is based on the Zaladende and Podarok Magaracha varieties. This technical variety can be harvested on the 110th day. The brushes are dense, the shape of the brushes is conical, the average weight is 200.0 g.
The berries for the technical variety are quite large, weighing up to 3 - 4 g. Sugar in the berries is up to 21%, acid up to 9 g/l. It should be noted that it has excellent frost resistance; the variety tolerates negative temperatures down to -29. It is resistant to most common grape diseases.
According to reviews from amateur winegrowers, the variety can easily withstand winters in the middle zone right on the trellis, while maintaining the ability to produce a harvest. Great for making homemade wines, juices and even for fresh consumption.
Wine made from Platovsky grape variety has a harmonious dessert taste. For wine, it can be taken either in combination with several other technical varieties or separately.
In addition, Platovsky can also be used for vertical gardening of gazebos and verandas. It should be said that all varieties grapes both table and technical selections of the hereditary winegrower, Doctor of Science, Svetlana Ivanovna Krasokhina - this is an excellent choice for lovers of these berries.
