Description of the variety, reviews and rules for growing Carmen grapes

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Kira Stoletova

Many of the well-known seedless forms of grapes were obtained by crossing other varietal varieties. Heliodor grapes are a popular representative of such hybrids among gardeners.

Features of growing sultanas Heliodor

Description and appearance

Shoots of the Carmen variety grow up to two meters in height. The trunks are strong, so they can support large bunches of berries located quite close to each other.

Description and characteristics of the Carmen grape variety

Bush

The photo shows powerful shoots of the plant that can easily support massive clusters. The foliage is wide, abundant, bright green.

Bush Carmen in the photo

Flowers

Flowering occurs in early June. In the southern regions, the buds begin to bloom in May. There are no problems with pollination of the plant, since the flowers in the cluster are bisexual. Already during flowering, you can notice which brushes will be heavy and large, and which will be of medium size.

Bunches

The average weight of a bunch is 600-800 grams. The formed brush is dense, in the form of a cone. Sometimes the bunch is shaped like an irregular cylinder. With proper care, one bunch can reach 2 kg. It is better to tie large brushes to avoid breaking the stem.

Berries

The bunch has a lot of berries tightly adjacent to each other, which have an excellent taste, while the skin is not at all felt when chewing. The color of the fruit is dark pink. The shape of the berry is elongated, reaches 3.6 cm when ripe and weighs about 12 grams .

Fruit characteristics

The clusters are large, conical, sometimes branched or loose, weighing about 800-1500 g, maximum up to 2 kg. The berries are medium, weighing 3-4.5 g, pea-shaped, and do not crack. In the main harvest, the fruits are oval in shape. Firmly attached to the stalk. The color of the skin is matte golden or amber on the sunny side. The skin is dense and easy to eat. A thin layer of prune protects the berries from mechanical damage and damage by microorganisms.

During the flowering period, under unfavorable weather conditions (too hot or, conversely, rainy and cool summer), the variety tends to produce peas.

The pulp is juicy, fleshy, dense, crispy, with a simple sweet taste. The berries can be seedless (30%) or contain no more than two seeds that are easily separated from the pulp. Professional tasting assessments of taste qualities are 8.3-8.5 points (out of 10) , most summer residents find the taste “neutral”, without nutmeg and call it “classic” grape.

A distinctive feature of the variety is the high pulp content in the berry (91.9% of the total weight of the fruit).

Fruits for dessert (universal) purposes - excellent for fresh consumption, they are used for preparing compotes, juices, raisins and other processing methods

Biochemical studies conducted by specialists from the Biysk Technological Institute to determine the nutritional value of the fruit revealed that in the conditions of the south-eastern part of the Altai Territory, the sugar content of the Aleshenkin variety was 12% with an acidity of 5.8 g/l. The ratio of sugar and acid is harmonious, the taste is simple, pleasant, sweet, without specific varietal characteristics in the aroma. This variety of culture is recommended as a raw material for the preparation of wine drinks and fresh consumption. Considered unsuitable for the production of dry table wines.

Features of planting grapes

The hybrid grape variety Carmen, despite its low maintenance requirements and high endurance of harsh natural phenomena, requires processing and compliance with planting rules.

Selection and preparation of a site

The prepared seedling is placed in the southern or southwestern part of the garden. The plant loves the sun and does not develop well in the shade. Therefore, it is better to choose a place so that other trees do not shade the space or block the access of light and heat to the vine.

Important! The recommended distance from other plants is 3 m, and from a fence or building - 1 m.

Optimal timing

With the arrival of spring, you need to wait until the earth warms up to a temperature of +10 ° C. In each region, this period begins in different spring months. It is important to wait for stability so that the thermometer shows the desired result within several days.

Types and rules for choosing seedlings

Photo of a seedling of the Carmen grape variety

Carmen seedlings of various types are offered on the market. For planting, it is recommended to choose “elite” cuttings. Although in some cases, with good care, shoots of the first and second grades also take root and bear fruit. How are they distinguished:

• “elite” - the base of the shoot is crowned with four roots, each of which is at least 2 mm thick. The roots are evenly spaced. The shoot diameter is at least 5 mm, and the growth is 2.5 cm;
• first grade - a seedling consists of two shoots, one of which is at least 20 cm long. It is acceptable if there is only one shoot, but the length requirements from the base remain the same. There should be 4 roots, but at least two of them must be at least 2 mm thick;
• the second variety is a low seedling, but must have at least three growth nodes. It is acceptable to have two roots 2 mm thick .

Important! If the seedling does not meet the requirements of any of the species, you can throw it away without regret or try to grow it. Planting a weak plant will bring a lot of trouble to care for, and the growth of the bush will be slower than that of developed seedlings.

Step-by-step landing algorithm

To avoid mistakes and not to destroy the plant, it is recommended to act in stages:

1. They begin to prepare the planting site in the fall. The soil is dug up along with compost and humus. It is important to ensure that there is no groundwater nearby and that the soil is not swampy.
2. As soon as the earth has warmed up to the desired temperature, dig a hole approximately 70 cm deep and at least half a meter in diameter.
3. The bottom of the prepared hole is covered with manure, which is sprinkled with a little soil.
4. The seedling is placed in a hole and covered with earth so that the root collar is at the level of the edge of the hole. It should be visible above the surface.
5. The soil is thoroughly compacted and watered.

Important! After watering, it is recommended to loosen the tree trunk circle a little to ensure oxygen access to the roots.

Reproduction

The easiest way to propagate Kesha is to use cuttings. After autumn pruning, any winegrower is left with a lot of mature vines that have been pruned and which can be perfectly rooted in the spring. Here you can read a detailed article about pruning, but in short.

1. At the end of October-beginning of November, cut cuttings from a mature vine into 3 buds;
2. Put them in the cellar for the winter; if the quantity is small, then in the refrigerator;
3. In March, take out the cuttings, renew the cuts with a sharp knife or pruning shears, soak them in water for a day, treat the lower part of the cuttings with Kornevin or Clonex gel (expensive, but very effective);
4. Pour 7-10 mm into the bath. water and place all the cuttings vertically in it, after about 2-3 weeks the roots will appear.
5. As soon as the roots reach a size of about 5-7 mm, plant the cuttings in cups and then transplant them into open ground somewhere in late May - early June, when the threat of return frosts has passed.

Experienced winegrowers increase the yields of the variety they like by grafting; we also have a separate article about this method. The easiest way is to tilt the young vine to the ground, lightly pull the shoot with a wire at the point of contact with the ground, lightly scratch the lines on the surface of the vine with a knife, and sprinkle the place where the wire is tied with earth. In the future, you will only need to keep the soil moist.

Rules for growing and care

The Carmen grape pleases gardeners with its unpretentiousness in care and needs the most basic care for better development.

Watering and loosening

The variety tolerates drought well, but in hot weather it is better to water the plant in a timely manner (once every 5 days), remove weeds around the trunk and loosen the soil.

Fertilizer application

The Carmen variety is fed in spring and autumn. Before the beginning of the growing season, mineral fertilizers are applied, and at the end of the growing season, organic matter is added.

Trimming and rationing

In the spring. Before sap flow begins in the shoots, pruning is carried out. Cut off excess or diseased branches. When fruiting shoots are formed, 8 buds are left.

Protection from diseases and pests

The Carmen variety is resistant to almost all types of fungal diseases and gray rot. Low resistance score to diseases such as oidium and mildew. It is better to carry out preventive measures in time than to lose the crop after a long period of infection. It is recommended to use Bordeaux mixture and insecticides before the buds begin to swell and after the formation of berries. If you use chemicals during flowering, the inflorescences will die.

Reproduction methods

There are three ways to propagate the Carmen variety:

1. Rootstock.
2. By layering.
3. By cuttings.

The most common method is rooting cuttings, which are prepared in advance at the end of summer or autumn.

Ripening time and yield

Photo of the harvest from Carmen grapes

On average, about 6 kg of crop is harvested from one bush, which ripens earlier than all other varieties. The grapes are completely ready for consumption after 100-110 days from the beginning of the ripening period.

Collection and storage of berries

The harvest is harvested in mid-August. The bunches are removed as they ripen. Sometimes, if the weather is sunny, the collection continues until mid-September.

Important! Unripe fruits should not be removed. This variety ripens fully only on the branches. .

Collection is carried out in the morning in dry weather. Each bunch is carefully placed in a plastic box or wooden pallet. The bottom of the container is covered with thick paper. If there are unripe or missing fruits on the cluster, it is recommended to cut them off with scissors and discard them. The boxes are moved to a cool place. During long-term storage, it is recommended to promptly check the fruits for spoilage.

Where to buy seedlings and cuttings of Kesha grapes?

You can buy seedlings and cuttings of Kesha grapes in Russia from several vine sellers. We have chosen the most famous ones, who value their name, and in our work with whom we have not encountered any mismatches.

If you are planning to buy not only Kesha, then we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our summary table, built on the basis of catalogs of the most popular vine suppliers in Russia. The table is current for spring 2022.

Variety/hybrid form	Seedling price, rub.	Cutting price, rub.	Provider	Tel. for communication	e-mail
Kesha	—	—	Kriulya S.I.	+7(918)858-28-70	[email protected]
	—	—	Puzenko N.L.	[email protected]
	—	—	Polyanin E.E.	+7(937)729-2715, +7(903)373-7309 — whatsapp	[email protected]
	—	—	Gusev S.E.	+7(927)251-71-61	[email protected]
	—	—	Zhdanova M.A.	+7(978)735-66-10 — whatsapp	[email protected]
	—	—	Danilyuk P.P.	+7(917)628-21-08	[email protected]
	—	—	Avina L.V.	+7(978)892-01-99	[email protected]
	200	100	Krasokhina S.I.	+7(904)509-07-85	[email protected]
	—	—	Fursa I.I.	+7(918)269-94-07	[email protected]
	—	—	Galagutsky M.V.	+7(978)844-39-29	[email protected]

If you were unable to reach the seller at the indicated telephone numbers, then simply type in the Yandex search or any other search engine “catalog of grape seedlings and full name of the supplier”, for example, “catalog of seedlings of Zhdanov M.A.”, many sellers are represented in Odnoklassniki and on VKontakte have their own websites, so you will quickly find additional ways to contact them.

Pros and cons of the variety

The Carmen variety has a lot of advantages and almost no disadvantages.

Advantages:

• excellent taste;
• high productivity;
• ease of care;
• frost resistance;
• the crop tolerates transportation well and is stored for a long time;
• precocity;
• using berries not only as an independent dish in fresh or dried form. Wine, vinegar, and juice are made from them.

Flaws:

• low resistance to certain types of diseases;
• the need to form a bush for greater productivity.

Due to its numerous advantages, the Carmen variety is grown by gardeners from different regions of our country, whose climatic conditions are very different.

Reviews from winegrowers

According to gardeners, the Carmen variety is ideal for growing in your own garden. Many people cultivate the hybrid and sell the harvest for sale or for making wine. Some winegrowers complain that sometimes the skin of the fruit cracks for unknown reasons. Presumably, this is a consequence of waterlogging of the soil.

Carmen grapes are famous among gardeners for their high yield and unsurpassed taste of berries. The bush grows well even on depleted soils. According to reviews from winegrowers, the plant easily tolerates winter in the central zone of our country, and also has a high threshold of protection against many types of diseases.

History of the Athos grape variety

The Athos variety can still be considered a novelty in our garden plots. It was bred through the efforts of the Ukrainian winegrower V.K. Bondarchuk in the Lugansk region in 2009, and the first harvest was harvested in 2012. Athos is of hybrid origin and is the result of a successful crossing of the Talisman and Kodryanka varieties.

Today this variety already has a fairly wide geography. It gained popularity in Ukraine and southern Russia.