Homeland grapes - hot countries in the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. Previously, this culture could grow only in these territories. The development of breeding allowed to expand the plant's growing area to the north. Many modern grapes can boast of unpretentiousness and good frost resistance. About one of these species and will describe below.
Breeding history
Usually breeding new varieties are professionals. But it often happens that an amateur had a hand in creating this or that type. So it was with the grape variety "Furor". The Russian gardener Vasily Kapelyushny had a hobby - vineyard cultivation.
He was not afraid to experiment and actively crossed different grape varieties. So, as a result of crossing a well-known variety "Laura" with pollen of different resistant species, a wonderful tasty grape variety was obtained.
Botanical description
The bred variety is very similar to its "parent". In order not to confuse them, we give its description below.
Bush and shoots
Grapevine "Furora" wide, large, stands out intensive growth. Easy to get accustomed. Its stems are straight, ripening for the season. Sheet average, with cuts. On one shoot usually two clusters are formed.
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Clusters and berries
A bunch of huge, cylindrical-conical shape. Berries are not collected tightly. Berry size: 4 cm in length and 2.8 cm in width. Its weight is about 30 g. When the grapes ripen, the berries become matt black.
Their flesh is juicy, rich, has a light nutmeg aroma. The skin is thin, almost not palpable. After ripening, the bunch retains its shape, the berries do not crumble.
Characteristic variety
This grape variety can be characterized as follows:
- has a very high yield (two clusters form on the shoot, and they can easily break a bush if they are not cut in time);
- good frost resistance (surviving temperature drop to -22 ... -24 degrees);
- after ripening, they maintain their marketable appearance for a long time, tolerate transportation to any distances well
- during storage do not lose neither taste, nor aroma;
- resistant to most fungal diseases;
- breeds easily, gets along well with other varieties.
Important! The flowers of the Furor grape are bisexual, which facilitates the process of pollination and allows them to be used as an auxiliary pollinator for same-sex plants.
Features and growing conditions
Grapes "Furor" is distinguished by the speed of survival. And in order for him to justify his characteristics, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for him.
When to plant
Young grapes are best planted in spring. It is also possible in the autumn, but there is no guarantee that the plant will be able to quickly take root and survive the first frosts. Usually, March or April are chosen for planting, depending on your climate zone.
Did you know? In ancient times, trees growing nearby were a support for the vine. The grapes wove them well. The time came, and the trees withered. And you need to harvest. Therefore, collectors very often risked their lives, because a dead tree at any moment could break off under their weight. Because of this, this type of work was considered very dangerous. Collectors were even forced to write a will before the start of the season.
Choosing a place
For the vineyard fit the south or south-west side with good lighting and closed from the winds. Home to the "Furora" danger - the north wind during the flowering period. It is also desirable to form a bed on a small elevation.
Soil requirements
It grows well on black soil. On other grounds may not be taken. Therefore, before planting it is necessary to maximize the fertility of the soil.
Ground water in the garden should not be closer to the surface than three meters. Because of this, you need to form a bed on a hill. If this is not possible, the soil should be well drained.
How to plant "Furor"
For each culture has its own characteristics in landing. The Furor grape is no exception.
Selection and preparation of seedlings
Cuttings and seedlings harvested in the fall. Seedlings should be one or two years of age, and cuttings are selected during trimming the bush. If it is rarely cold in your area, then the prepared seedlings can be planted immediately. In other cases, all planting material should be stored until spring. During this time, prepared for planting cuttings. In February, they are immersed in water in order to take root, and are planted in a pot as an ordinary houseplant. In the open ground planting of such a green seedling is done in late spring.
If you decide to plant the grapes "Furor" for the first time, then go for specialized seedlings for its seedlings. Do not buy from the hands of unknown sellers. When choosing a seedling, pay attention not to the yield of the variety, but to resistance to diseases and pests, frost.
You will probably be interested to read about how to deal with various pests and diseases of the grapes.
The main thing in a sapling is not the size of the bush, but its root system. The more developed it is, the better. There should be a minimum of three strong long roots of a light color. Ask one spine to be incised.
If the cut is bright and alive, then the seedling is good. The next point - the condition of the shoot, grown from cuttings. It must be mature: brown and green on the cut.
The scheme of planting grapes
Planting grapes begin with the preparation of beds. We dig a hole 80x80 centimeters. At its bottom we pour the soil, mixed with manure, nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. The next layer should consist of clean soil. The pit is dug two weeks before planting. If you plan to plant several bushes, then between them there should be a distance of 3-4 meters. Between the rows - 5-6 meters.
We advise you to read about how to properly plant grapes with cuttings and seedlings.
The next stage is the preparation of a sapling. We prepare the root growth stimulator and immerse the sapling root system in it for several hours. After we place the seedling in the pit. Near it we have a peg-support.
We cover the roots with soil, tamping the soil from time to time. The land should reach the radical neck. Water with 20-30 liters of water and cover the ground with sawdust or moss.
Care features
For young bushes need careful care. Everything must be timely and according to the rules.
How often to water the grapes
Grapes "Furor" loves moisture, but does not tolerate locking the soil. Therefore, for irrigation it is best to build a drip irrigation system. It will minimize the control over soil moisture and facilitate the care of the plant.
Feeding rules
Drip system is perfect for applying liquid fertilizer. They will flow evenly and metered.
We recommend to get acquainted with the rules of spring and autumn feeding of grapes.Top-dressing of a vineyard is mainly needed in order to return the soil to its nutritional value. To do this, use both mineral and natural fertilizers. Fertilizing with mineral fertilizers should be carried out in spring and autumn.
Important! If it is not possible to make mineral fertilizers, use organic mulch. With its help, the plant's root system will be protected from drying out and will receive all the necessary nutrients.
How to cut the grade "Furor"
Since "Furor" has a very good fertility, its pruning should be regular. On one vine there should be 6-8 buds, and on the bush, on average, their number should be in the range of 30-40. This procedure is carried out mainly in the fall.
At the time of formation of the ovary should be a little to reduce their number. This will allow the brush to grow large and juicy. When clusters begin to form, it is necessary to cut off excess buds, shoots. So the grapes will be easier to withstand the severity of ripe brushes.
It will be useful for you to read about how to properly cut the grapes in spring, summer and autumn.
Timing and Harvesting
Grapes "Furor" - this is an early table variety. Its ripening period is 110 days. Therefore, harvesting can begin in early August.
Furor grapes: advantages and disadvantages
Positive traits:
- brush long retains marketable appearance;
- berries are sweet, with thin skin;
- good yield;
- breeds easily;
- vaccinations take root well on the rootstocks of most varieties;
- although the variety is very sweet, the wasps do not like it;
- the berry preserves its integrity for a long time, which allows you to get the maximum amount of juice from it;
- increased frost resistance (up to -24 degrees);
- high resistance to many diseases, especially fungal.
Did you know? In some European countries, such as Portugal, Spain, there is an interesting New Year custom. Under the chiming clock they eat grapes and make 12 wishes.
Negative qualities:
- due to increased yields, it is necessary to constantly prune the plant so that it can bear fruit well. Because of this, the amount of the ovary decreases;
- in the rainy period, the berries can crack, and then the wasps will certainly fly in and eat everything;
- prophylactic spraying against diseases and pests, despite the resistance of the variety, must still be carried out.
Grapes "Furor" so well produces a crop that to meet the need for berries of a small family will be enough to plant a few bushes. And in planting culture is so unpretentious that you can start growing it in a potted pot.