Sharov's Mystery grapes: characteristics of the variety and cultivation characteristics
In our time, grapes have become an integral part of many summer cottages. It is grown for oneself and for sale, for food or for winemaking. Variety The “Sharov’s Mystery” grape was developed by the Altai gardener R. F. Sharov. Due to its high frost resistance, this variety can be grown in regions with harsh climates.
Content:
- Description of the variety
- Growing grapes: necessary conditions and planting
- Grapevine care
- Use of grapes in cooking and medicine
Description of the variety
Grapes “Riddle of Sharova” are one of the popular varieties that are suitable for growing in regions with long winters and short summers. This variety is resistant to low temperatures, unpretentious and hardy.
The grape bush develops quickly and can reach 3 meters in length. The shoots are flexible and long. The leaves are heart-shaped, five-lobed, small in size. This variety is very early and the fruits appear 110 days after the appearance of swollen buds.
When grown in a film shelter, the fruiting period can be reduced to 3-4 weeks. The variety “Riddle of Sharova” is highly frost-resistant up to 32-34 degrees. The clusters of berries are winged and of medium size, and the fruits themselves are round, weighing 300-600 g.
When ripe, the fruits are dark blue with a waxy coating. The berry produces 2-3 seeds. The pulp is juicy and melting. The skin of the berries is thin but dense.The fruits contain a large amount of sugar up to 22%.
The flavor can be strawberry or raspberry. In addition, this variety can be stored for a long time and will not lose its nutritional and commercial qualities. The variety is very popular among gardeners due to the following qualities:
- Increased resistance to soil freezing
- Possibility of growing varieties without grafting
- Flexibility of the vine allowing easy removal from the support
- Early fruiting period
The variety “Sharov’s Mystery” can be grown even by a novice winegrower without experience.
Growing grapes: necessary conditions and planting
It is better to plant cuttings in well-lit areas. The vine does not like drafts. Places of possible flooding should be avoided and plantings should not be located close to groundwater. The best place will be the southern walls of the building.
This grape variety can grow well in any soil due to its well-developed root system. Grape roots can grow up to 10 meters deep. Planting seedlings must be done in the spring, when warm weather arrives and the earth warms up well. The best time for this is mid-April - May.
A prerequisite is that this activity must be carried out before the buds open. If you miss this moment and plant seedlings with buds in full bloom, the survival rate will be very low. Planting can be done not only in spring, but also in autumn. However, this cannot be delayed for long and it is advisable to complete the event before the onset of frost.
Planting cuttings is carried out as follows: dig holes or a trench and lay a nutrient mixture without manure on the bottom.Then the seedling is carefully lowered and covered with earth. After planting, mulch the soil with compost or manure. This procedure should be performed 2 times a year - in spring and autumn.
Grapevine care
In the first year after planting, you need to ensure that there is no high load on the vine with shoots. For this purpose, it is recommended to remove all shoots, except for the strongest ones. As a result, the seedling will grow strong and the first harvest can be obtained next year.
To increase productivity, it is necessary to prune with 2 eyes. As the shoots mature, 1-2 clusters are first left, and then increased to 2-3. As the vine grows, it is necessary to tie it up and not let it lie on the surface of the soil.
It is advisable to perform pruning in the fall. This will help avoid freezing and damage to the vine. In addition, this variety, with a slight load on the root, tolerates cold months more easily. Even if the variety “Sharov’s Mystery” is different frost resistance, then you still need to prepare the bush for winter. In October, the bushes are covered with earth up to 10 cm high.
Video about the grape variety "Sharov's Mystery"
During this procedure, the vine is laid on the ground. In the spring, when the snow melts, you can remove the mounds you made. When carrying out the above activities, grapes will delight you with a good harvest.
Use of grapes in cooking and medicine
In cooking, grapes are used to make wine, raisins, juice, and jam. Berries go well with various fruits. With grapes you can cook meat, poultry, sauces, and also add berries to a salad with mayonnaise.Prepared grape wine is not only an alcoholic drink, but also a valuable medicine that helps get rid of many chronic diseases.
Dried grapes - raisins, improve liver function, cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and normalize blood pressure. Raisin decoctions and compote have a general strengthening and tonic effect on the entire body. Freshly squeezed juice has an expectorant, hemostatic, laxative, and sedative effect.
It is useful to consume grapes for anemia, poor appetite, metabolic disorders, and kidney diseases. Grape leaves help reduce blood sugar, so decoctions based on them are recommended for use in the treatment of diabetes. Grapes are widely used in medicine and help get rid of many diseases. However, not everyone can use it.
The following pathologies are contraindicated for use: diabetes mellitus, peptic ulcer disease, obesity, acute heart failure. Due to the high sugar content of berries, excessive consumption can lead to tooth decay. Therefore, it is advisable to rinse your mouth with water after eating it fresh. Children may develop allergies. Berries grapes have many beneficial substances, so they must be consumed, but not in large quantities.
