The Senator grape, although not so long ago appeared on the market, has already earned special popularity. All thanks to the pleasant nutmeg taste, long-term preservation of berries after harvest and during transportation, as well as the beauty of the bunch itself. They seem to have drawn the grapes. The berries are large, one to one. Who wouldn't like it?
Description of the grape variety Senator
Senator begins to bear fruit under optimal growing conditions in early August... This is subject to a mild climate. With the movement to the north, the ripening time increases. Despite the fact that this variety belongs to hybrids and not so long ago appeared on the market, it is very common among gardeners and gardeners.
The Senator variety was obtained by crossing the Gift from Zaporozhye and Maradona by the popular breeder Pavlovsky E.G. Pre-harvest period of order 120 days after the appearance of the kidneys. There is also a variety of Senator Pavlovsky.
Characteristics of grape berries
The berries themselves are large. Plus, they don't lend themselves to peas. They are oval in shape. When ripe, they can resemble ripe cherries.
Under optimal conditions, the berry can reach mass 18 g... Each grape has an average of 2-3 seeds. It depends on the weather conditions and the growing region of the variety.
The berries are enveloped by the thinnest, but very strong and elastic skin. It also protects the berries during transportation and does not allow the rubbing to crack.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of the Senator variety in more detail.
Positive traits:
- refined nutmeg flavor;
- attractiveness of appearance;
- the variety shows high resistance to various diseases;
- ease of care;
- high yield;
- excellent presentation of berries. The berries are one in one, large and beautiful;
- transportation over long distances is possible, provided that the bunches of grapes were not exposed to excessive moisture;
- Senator belongs to frost-resistant varieties. It can withstand temperatures down to -24 degrees Celsius.
Negative qualities:
- if the weather conditions are excessively humid, the berries can rot;
- if it is planned to plant seedlings in the northern regions, it is important to properly prepare for wintering;
- the pulp is not as crispy as we would like it to be.
Landing
It is recommended to plant grapes on a plot that differs fertility and ease... The soil should be well warmed up and rich in useful trace elements.
The optimal place for growing a hybrid is considered to be the southern and southwestern slopes, protected from drafts and winds from the north.
Consider landing in stages:
- the best time to plant seedlings is spring. But it is better to prepare the pit even in the fall. If planting is carried out in the fall, then at least a month before;
- it is recommended to leave a distance between nearby pits 1.5 m;
- if the groundwater is high, it is important to protect the roots from their harmful effects. To do this, using expanded clay or crushed stone, a high drainage layer is made;
- fertilizers are poured over the drainage, and then - fertile soil under the roots of the seedling;
- just before planting the seedling itself, it is recommended shorten roots with the removal of weak and excess shoots;
- the soil near the root is well compacted, and then watered abundantly. A few years after planting the hybrid, the soil of the root system needs mulch a layer of organic matter for fertilization. It must be at least 30 mm. It can be dry grass or straw, which prevents the area from drying out and waterlogging.
Care of young and mature vines
Taking care of grapes is easy. But it is necessary to carry out a certain list of measures in a timely manner, allowing the seedling to develop and bear fruit normally. There is a difference between caring for a newly planted plant and a mature plant.
Seedling care after planting:
- mulch grapes can be around the trunk with husks from seeds, straw or dry grass. This will increase the survival rate of the seedling, insulate it, retain moisture in the soil and prevent the appearance of weeds;
- as soon as the vine reaches 0.3-0.4 m, it is needed tie up... For this, stakes are hammered from several sides and connected with wire or dense thread so that the bush does not fall. For the normal development of grapes, two shoots are enough;
- watering is recommended at least once a weekbecause the soil layer from the rhizome to the surface is thin enough;
- it is important to cut off extra stepsons immediately so that they do not inhibit the growth of the main shoot;
- fertilize the soil needed as needed. If it is fertile, then the initial complex of fertilizers when planting in the first year of life will be quite enough;
- throughout the growth of grapes Senator it is recommended to spray it with special agents against the most common diseases and pests. It is better to prevent the disease than to treat it later;
- it is recommended to mint the young tops of the shoot with young foliage by no more than 20-30 cm. The best time for this is the end of August and the beginning of September;
- in order for the seedling to successfully survive the winter, it is covered with a plastic bucket and buried in earth by 0.1 m.
Care of the seedling after the first harvest and until maturity:
- for a start, it is important to correctly form the fruit link. All kidneys are removed except the top three. In fact, you only need two, but the third is a spare. The lower bud should extend outward from the bush. It will allow the formation of a fruit link next year. Whereas the top one is in the current one;
- all shoots that appear in the summer should periodically tie up;
- excess shoots and buds are removed;
- you need to produce on time pinching;
- before flowering is produced topping, the main purpose of which is to create optimal conditions for the development of the bunch during flowering;
- immediately before flowering, grapes are processed for additional nutrition of the vine and as preventive measures against the appearance of diseases;
- under the normalization of the bunch, it is supposed to remove the extra units so that there are two bunches per shoot.
Post-harvest grape processing:
- before the onset of winter, it is important to process the grapes from the appearance of diseases and pests;
- it is best to feed the bushes by spraying;
- it is important to keep the soil moist.
Before winter, grapes should be prepared:
- prune old perennial shootsleaving new ripe vines;
- if these are young seedlings, or there is such an opportunity, grapes takes cover box.
It is easy to take care of the grapes, if you do it in a timely manner, then you are guaranteed a good harvest.
Reproduction methods
There are several ways to propagate grapes: cuttings, layering and grafting... The first method is considered the most common and lightweight. Whereas in the second case you will have to tinker, but the seedlings will be stronger and more "tenacious".
The latter method will allow you to quickly replace low-value varieties with higher-quality, productive and tasty ones.
Diseases and pests
Despite the fact that the Senator grape is a very disease resistant plant, it is important to produce some preventive actions:
- spraying vines with specialized products;
- removal of infected branches and foliage;
- cleaning dry leaves around the bush;
- establish weed control.
The Senator grape variety is very popular today, so the issue of its planting and proper care in the future deserves special attention. There is nothing difficult here. Also, the grape variety may have the name Senator Burdaka. A couple of simple, timely operations and a good harvest on the table. The main thing is to follow all the recommendations of our article.