Grape 'Billy'

Grape 'Billy' – a table grape cultivar of early ripening. It was obtained by E.G. Pavlovsky in Russia from a cross between the cultivars Hybrid 41 + Baklanovsky. It ripens in the first half of August (110–115 days from budbreak to full cane maturity). The vine is vigorous. The flower is hermaphroditic. Canes ripen well.

Clusters are large to very large, reaching 600–1000 g, showy, of a beautiful elongated-conical shape, medium density. Berries are medium, oval in shape, weighing 6–9 g, white, in the sun a beautiful amber color. The variety is not prone to millerandage (poor fruit set). Skin is thick. Flesh is crisp, firm, juicy, with a harmonious flavor. Berries remain on the vine for a long time and are only slightly damaged by wasps.

Hardiness zone 6a (buds in the eyes withstand down to -24 °C)

Site: not demanding on soil, but grows better on light, sufficiently moist ground. The plant is drought-tolerant.

Planting, care and pruning: same as for cultivated grape.

Diseases and pests: resistance to downy mildew at level 3.0 points. Resistance to powdery mildew and gray rot is high.

Propagation: cuttings root well

Uses: Fruits are consumed fresh, for drying and processing.