Grape 'Pervozvannyy'

Obtained from: Талисман х Кишмиш лучистый. Amateur selection. Author – Kraynov V.N.

Grape 'Pervozvannyy' is a hybrid table grape cultivar with a very early ripening period (105-115 days). It ripens in late March–early April. Cane ripening is good and early, reaching almost the full length of the shoot.

Flower bisexual (hermaphrodite). Clusters large, cylindrical, less often cylindro-conical, reaching 500-700 (1000) g, of medium density. Berries large, slightly oval, 24-27x22-24 mm, average weight 8-9 g, amber-white in color, with a pink blush on the sunny side. Flesh fleshy and juicy, medium density, pleasant harmonious flavor with light citron-like tones when fully ripe. Skin of medium thickness, edible. Not affected by wasps. Seeds 2, rarely 3. Sugar content of the berries 15-19%, with acidity 6-7 g/l. Taste score of fresh berries – 8.0 points.

Yield medium-high, stable. The proportion of fruiting shoots per vine is 55-60%, with a cropping coefficient of 1.0-1.3.

Hardiness zone: 6a (buds in the eyes withstand down to -23 °C)

Site: not demanding of soil, but grows better on light, sufficiently moist ground. The plant is drought-resistant. Recommended for cultivation in the northern regions of Ukraine.

Planting: similar to that for other cultivated grapes.

Care: responds well to timely irrigation, as well as to increased doses of mineral and organic fertilizers and feedings.

Pruning: vines of medium vigor. Pruning moderate – to 6-8 buds. Plant load is 30-35 buds per vine. Shoot load – 22-24 with a growing area of 4-6 square meters.

Diseases and pests: disease resistance – 3.5-4.0 points. Resistance to downy mildew and gray mold – 3.5 points, to powdery mildew – 3.5-4.0 points.

Propagation: cuttings root very well. The best vines are obtained in grafted culture on vigorous rootstocks.

Uses: Fruits are consumed fresh, have good transportability and excellent marketable appearance. Recommended for cultivation in non-covered culture (without winter covering) with a small risk of light damage to vines during the winter period.