Grape Kishmish Arsenyevsky

Obtained: by directed artificial selection for the trait of shoot ripening over 19 years from a seedless variety of unknown origin with fairly high disease resistance

Author: V.M. Meshkov, amateur selection, Russia

Kishmish Kishmish Arsenyevsky (Vitis) – a seedless variety of mid or mid-late ripening for general use. Ripens in the third decade of September.

Shrubs of medium vigor, cane brown in color, strong. Young shoots pale green, very vigorous, thickened. Leaves deeply lobed, intense green in color. Shoot ripening is good.

Clusters very large, weighing 1-2 kg, conical in shape, sometimes with «wings». Berries large, average weight 10 g, light-amber or greenish-golden, finger-shaped, with a dense, firm skin, practically imperceptible when eating. Flesh juicy, meaty, seedless. Taste pleasant, harmonious, with muscat, citrus and strawberry notes. Can be used in blends for table and dessert white wines.

Hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 °C). Needs winter protection.

Location: not demanding on soil, but grows better on light, well-warmed and well-drained ground.

Planting and care: similar to that for cultivated grape. Use of gibberellin after fruit set is recommended to increase berry size and even out berry size. Distance between bushes at least 2.5-3 m. Preferably grown grafted on vigorous rootstocks with a moderate shoot load per bush and removal of poorly developed shoots.

Pruning: it is recommended to regulate the load of shoots and buds up to 40 shoots per bush. Pruning to 6-8 buds.

Diseases and pests: high resistance to diseases

Propagation: good compatibility with rootstocks

Usage: valued for its high yield, tasty berries, transportability and attractive crop. Consumed fresh, and also used in blends for table and dessert white wines.