Spectacular in appearance very sweet Black Finger seedless grape (Black finger) tastes Israeli grade, has its counterpart of Russian origin, called Alyonushka.
Some argue that this is the same variety that has received the Russian name in the acclimatization process, others see slight differences.
Origin
Its history Black Finger leads from Israeli Volkani genetic centerrelated to the Department of Fruit Trees.
The goal to bring seedless or low seed grapes were supplied by breeders due to the increased demand for such products in recent years.
Among the seedless varieties known are the Upper Seedless, the Witches of the Fingers and Corinka Russian.
A new variety recommended for cultivation in South America, South Africa, the Mediterranean and Israel.
Nevertheless, he performed well in the conditions of the South of Russia, and in the southern regions of Ukraine.
Description of the Black Finger variety
Due to the small number of seeds in the Black Finger fruit attributed to the raisins. The dark, almost black color of the berries and their elongated shape seem to confirm the name of the variety.
Berries very large, their weight reaches 12-14 grams (ordinary white raisins have berries weighing no more than 3.5 grams).
Finger fruit shape - up to 3 cm long. Among the sultanas such "giants" are extremely rare.
Kishmish Centenary, Attica and Arsenyevsky also belong to the kishmish.
Rind fruit - average density, when eating almost not felt.
Pulp the berries are thick and crunchy, sweet, with a light aroma of nutmeg.
Tastes are rated as very high.
Collected berries in massive loose clusters of irregular conical shape. By weight clusters reach one and a half kilograms. Their average weight is about a kilogram.
A photo
See more clearly with the grapes "Black Finger" can be in the photo below:
Features of growing
Since the variety has a relatively low frost resistance (plantings do not withstand frost below -20 degrees), it is recommended to grow it only in areas where the winter low temperatures are insignificant.
To ensure a normal rewintering of the vine in colder planting regions it is desirable to cover.
The late ripening of this grape, and it usually ripens in late October, is also not conducive to its advancement to the northern regions.
Late maturity also differ Galben Nou, Velika and Tukay.
Bush has great growth powerWhen growing requires significant formation.
The need to restrain the growth of the bush is also associated with high yield varieties, it is necessary to reduce the load on the vine.
On the bush leave no more than 30-35 eyes. Fruiting vine pruned, leaving 6-8 eyes.
Since this grape has not yet become widespread in our country, the characteristics of its cultivation have not been studied well enough and need to be adjusted depending on the growing conditions.
There is also no reliable data on the ability of a variety to be stored.
In addition, the use of gibberellin at a concentration of 20-25 ml per 10 liters of water increases the length and weight of the fruit.
Susceptibility to disease
Black Finger has a relatively low resistance to major diseases. The overall level of sustainability is estimated at 3.5 points.
This variety is especially susceptible to fungal diseases - oidium and mildew, anthracnose and chlorosis. Therefore, during the growing season it is necessary to carry out several treatments against major diseases.
Despite the fact that carrying out a large number of treatments significantly increases the cost of the product, this is fully compensated by the high price of the most sultry varieties on the market. Moreover, the demand for such varieties continues to grow.
No special susceptibility of the variety to pests. This suggests that it is affected by insects on an average level.
"Black Finger" - a promising new grape type "kishmish". First of all, it can be recommended for cultivation at private farms, as this does not require a special license, remembering that grade patented Israeli selection center.
Among the new varieties, you should also pay attention to the New Gift of Zaporozhye, Valeriy Voevoda and the Ruby Jubilee.
In addition, the need for winter shelter is easier to carry out in individual farms. On an industrial scale, these grapes can be grown only in the southern regions, acquiring the appropriate license.
