Grape 'Furshetny'

Obtained from: Podarok Zaporozh'yu x Kuban by Ukrainian breeder V.V. Zagorulko.

Grape 'Furshetny' – a table grape cultivar of mid-early ripening (115-125 days). It ripens in the second ten-day period of August. The vine is robust and vigorous; shoots form well (up to 14 per 1 sq. m) and fully mature by the end of the growing season. The flower is hermaphroditic; pollination is good.

Bunches are large, cylindro-conical, of medium density, sometimes branched, of excellent marketable appearance, 700-1000 g. Berries are dark blue, oval, large, weighing 12-18 g, measuring 34-36 x 24-28 mm, with a thin layer of wax bloom. Skin is thin and edible. Flesh is juicy, fleshy, with a pleasant varietal flavor (a taste of under-dried raisin or mulberry). Slight millerandage may be observed. Berries are not attacked by wasps and do not crack. They remain on the shoots until early October.

Winter hardiness: the buds in the eyes withstand down to -22 °C.

Location: not demanding of soil, but grows better on light, sufficiently moist ground. The plant is drought-tolerant. Prefers sunny sites sheltered from strong winds.

Planting: vines are planted no closer than 3 x 3 m.

Care: similar to that for cultivated grape vines.

Pruning: a trunkless fan training is recommended. Pruning is carried out into 5-8-bud spurs, leaving 40-50 buds. After topping, 25-30 shoots are left per vine.

Diseases and pests: resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew is medium; susceptible to mites.

Propagation: rooting of cuttings is excellent.

Use: Fruits are consumed fresh, have good transportability and an excellent marketable appearance. Recommended for cultivation in protected (covered) culture.