Adele grapes: characteristics of the variety, care rules, use of berries

Adele grapes belong to the Far Eastern varieties. It was bred by breeder Adelii Ivanovich Vaskov, after whom the hybrid was named.

It is characterized by high yield and frost resistance, suitable for both industrial-scale vineyards and small garden plots.

Content:

1. Description of the Adele grape variety
2. Adele grapes: planting and care features
3. Reviews of Adele grapes
4. Diseases and pests
5. Use and yield level

Description of the Adele grape variety

Adele is a mid-early species, ripening in the first half of September. The grape bushes are average; in terms of external parameters, they belong to covering forms.

Other features of the variety include:

• Refers to universal;
• The shape of the bunches is cone-shaped, with medium density. It can reach 27 cm in length;
• The weight of one bunch can reach 600 g, with good care up to 700 g;
• The berries are round and large, dark blue in color;
• Withstands temperature drops in winter down to - 30 C;
• Ripening occurs after three months;
• The leaves are large, dark green in color. Three-lobed, with a medium degree of segmentation and a small edge on the inside of the leaf;
• The vine has a red tint.

With proper care, it will please the owners not only with the speed of growth, but also with the abundance of bunches. Thus, the average yield is 100-123 c/ha.

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Adele grapes: planting and care features

Most common propagation method - planting by cuttings. The optimal time for planting seedlings is early spring, as the movement of sap throughout the plant is activated.

Other features to consider when planting include:

• Since grapes are a sun-loving plant, it is recommended to plant them on the south side of the garden, in a place protected from drafts;
• The hole for planting seedlings should be prepared in advance. It should not be less than 65 cm in width. It is recommended to pour two buckets of manure that has already rotted, a can of ash, soil and 150-200 g of superphosphate at the bottom of the hole. The distance between seedlings should not be less than one and a half meters, and between rows - two meters.

After planting the grapes, do not forget about the plant. Proper care is the key to a good harvest.

So, it is recommended:

• Perform regular pruning;
• Do not forget about pinching the bush and tying up the shoots. When growing the Adele variety, multi-arm fanning of shrubs is best suited;
• In the spring, spray the plants to protect the bushes from fungal attack;
• Carry out several fungicide treatments in one season;
• Water the bush regularly. In this case, it is necessary to ensure drainage, since an abundance of water can negatively affect the condition of the bush;
• In the first two years after planting the cuttings, carry out regular fertilizing and loosening of the soil;
• Cover young plants for the winter, but if the soil is loamy, do it especially carefully to prevent the roots from freezing.

Adele is a cold-resistant plant, although young seedlings require special care.

However, this variety remains unpretentious and, if you take care of it with all responsibility, it will not be capricious.

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Reviews of Adele grapes

The high level of productivity and unpretentiousness of the variety could not but interest gardeners. The merits of the variety were appreciated by a large number of positive reviews on forums dedicated to the topic.

Thus, not only the properties of the bush are noted, but also the delicate taste of the berries and its versatility. This allows you to use Adele as an independent dish or an additional ingredient.

In addition, users note the plant’s resistance to pests, which also plays an important role.
Negative reviews that can be found are often caused by non-compliance with care rules, or a discrepancy between climatic conditions and the needs of the variety.

Diseases and pests

Despite the fact that Adele can withstand the attacks of many fungal diseases, she is still sensitive to a disease such as mildew. The susceptibility level of the variety is 25%.

The main signs of damage include:

• The appearance of yellow spots on the leaf blade. On young ones - up to a centimeter, on old ones - more, located along the veins;
• Formation of white fluff on the inside of the leaf;
• Gradual formation of the same spots on the berries and vines;
• In especially advanced cases - shedding of green berries, curling and drying of leaves.

Adele is resistant to such common grape pathologies as gray rot and oidium.

Of the pests, wasps can cause minor damage.

Use and yield level

Adele is a high-yielding variety. Thus, up to 100 centners of crop can be harvested from one hectare per season.With high-quality care and full compliance of climatic conditions with the needs of the variety, this figure can be increased to 125 centners.

The berries of this variety are universal in their properties and taste. This is due to the sufficient saturation of juice, which makes these grapes suitable not only for direct consumption in raw form and juice extraction, but also for making wine. The latter can be either dessert or dry.

In addition, the variety is excellent for sale, is not highly sensitive to mechanical damage and can easily withstand a long journey, maintaining its marketable appearance.

At the same time, the taste of the berries does not deteriorate; rather, on the contrary, the amount of sugar they contain increases.

The Adele variety is high-yielding and winter-hardy. Unpretentious and hardy, it is suitable for both home consumption and sale.