Kishmish Aksaysky grape

Obtained from: Victoria × Kishmish Novocherkassky. Breeder Kapelyushny V.U., amateur selection.

Grape «Kishmish Aksaysky» – a hybrid form of table seedless grape. Ripening period 105–110 days, ripens in late July — early August.

The vine is vigorous, shoots thin and long, ripening is very good. Leaves are deeply lobed. The flower is functionally female, pollinates well.

The cluster is large, weighing 550-650 g, conical in shape, of medium density or loose. Berries are large, oval in shape, 22x17 mm, weighing 4-5 g, amber-pink in color, becoming dark pink at full ripeness. Berries do not crack from rain and are not affected by wasps. The skin is edible. The flesh is crisp, of high taste quality, with a slight muscat aroma and high sugar content. Yield is high and stable.

Frost hardiness: -25..-26 °C

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

Planting and care: similar to those for cultivated grape.

Pruning: Bud load per vine 30-35 buds, pruning to 6-8 buds.

Pests and diseases: field resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew, relatively resistant to gray rot.

Propagation: cuttings root well. Compatibility with rootstocks is very good, preferably Kober 5BB and SO4.

Usage: The variety is suitable for amateur cultivation. Marketability and transportability are good.