Codryanka grapes

Every experienced winegrower knows the Codrianka grape variety, it is one of the ten best table varieties of the culture. It gained such popularity due to its unpretentiousness, and at the same time abundant fruiting and excellent taste of berries. It grows on completely unsuitable, as it may seem, soils for agriculture. The fruit grape Codryanka quickly adapts to various conditions and provides the grower with a consistently high yield. Optimal for growing in the Moscow region.

Description of the grape variety Codrianka

The culture was bred in the Republic of Moldova by crossing several grape varieties - Marshal and Moldova. The hybrid form was assigned the breeding number VIII-24-15. After numerous studies, it was added to the State Register of Moldovan Varieties.

A table variety with an early ripening period (ranging from 116 to 125 days). The concentration of fruiting shoots is 70-85%. Indicators of abundance of fruiting are high and amount to 13-16 tons / hectare.

The hybrid grape variety Codrianka has other features. For example, an incredibly harmonious yet simple taste. When eating berries, the obtrusive skin is not felt. When the fruits ripen, a rapid decrease in acidity is observed. The variety has excellent indicators of frost resistance, so the crop can be harvested at the first frost. The plant is able to withstand temperatures of -22-26 degrees.

The Codrianka grape has large fruits

Under unfavorable environmental factors, the variety is capable of peas. Experienced gardeners are convinced that all grape varieties are prone to peas. On some brushes, up to 25-30% of small berries can be found. Of course, this spoils the home look, but if the harvest is intended exclusively for the family, there is nothing to worry about.

The Kodryanka variety is characterized by abundant and stable fruiting, excellent frost resistance, as well as good resistance to diseases and pathogenic / pathogenic microorganisms. The berries have a pleasant taste and presentation, and are well tolerated over long distances.

As for the preparation of juice and wine, it is better not to use Codreanka for these purposes. Berries are excellent for drying in compote.Grape vinegar is prepared from the berries; for this, the required amount of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is added.

Codrianka grapes: planting and care

Codryanka grapes are not picky about the soil, which greatly facilitates its cultivation. It quickly adapts to environmental conditions and is able to grow, develop on almost any plot of land. The plant is propagated using annual seedlings. An equally popular method is grafting a seedling onto an already mature bush.

Before planting, you must first prepare the pit, its width should not be too large. The soil, enriched with fertilizers, is added to the pit, and the root system of the seedling is carefully straightened. To prevent the seedling from being injured, it must be tied to a support and watered abundantly for the first 3-4 days after planting.

Grape seedling

When planting by grafting, the seedling is waxed, and its lower part is placed in the "Humate" composition. The stem is carefully chopped and the handle is placed in the hole, tightened tightly with a cloth and abundantly treated with clay.

Proper care of this plant is the key to a rich and high-quality harvest. The variety is hygrophilous, therefore it needs regular watering. A young bush will need 3 buckets of water, and an adult - at least 6.

Bushes must be mulched so that moisture is retained at the root system. For this, humus or peat is used; it is advisable to carry out the manipulation in early spring or autumn. If you perform the procedure in the summer, the likelihood of rhizome overtaking or rotting increases. The first few years after planting, the plants must be carefully covered for the winter and spud, despite their frost resistance. It is recommended to make protection from hay or straw.

Only once a year is it worth feeding the plant; after the spring digging, the soil can be fertilized with mineral or organic substances. The composition must be evenly distributed along the entire circumference of the bush.

In the first years after planting, there is no need to prune the bushes, because it can grow and develop on its own with minimal outside help. As soon as the bushes begin to bear fruit, gardeners recommend removing young shoots. This is necessary so that the plant was less vulnerable during severe frosts. As the plant grows older, it is advisable to prune dry cuttings and those that do not bear fruit. Thanks to pruning, the gardener has the opportunity to direct the growth of the bush in the direction he needs.

Codryanka grapes on the vine

For the prevention of diseases and the attack of pathogenic / pathogenic organisms, the plant must be sprayed with special compounds. This grape variety is resistant to disease, so it will be enough to use standard preparations. To prevent rodents from damaging the bush in winter, it must be tied with a spruce tree and covered with earth.

If you leave a lot more, the berries will be small. They will not lose their taste, but at the same time the likelihood of developing a fungal infection will increase (in a large bush, poor air ventilation and clusters begin to rot).

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Vineyards have found a lot of advantages in this variety, while it has practically no disadvantages.

The advantages of a Moldovan hybrid:

• Excellent taste.
• Presentation: naturally attractive appearance increases the demand for the product.
• Long-term storage.
• Excellent indicators of frost resistance.
• Possibility of transportation.
• Resistance to diseases and microorganisms.
• Consistently high yield rates.

Regular and proper care allows you to eliminate the negative manifestations of culture.

The Codrianka grape variety is so popular with many due to its large number of positive properties. It is unpretentious and at the same time bears fruit abundantly, it is characterized by good resistance to aggressive environmental factors. It can be grown not only by experienced gardeners, but also by beginners.