Senator grape variety by Pavlovsky and Burdak: characteristics and description of the variety, planting and care

The Senator grape variety is one of the well-known varieties. It has gained recognition among many gardeners because it produces sweet fruits. beautiful berries of unusual color. There are two varieties of Senator: the Pavlovsky variety and Burdak varietyTo produce grapes, scientists crossed different subspecies of the crop. The resulting products were similar, hence the common name.

Description of the Senator Pavlovsky variety

A Russian scientist crossed two subspecies of the crop: 'Gift to Zaporizhia' and 'Shokoladny'. The resulting variety inherited the beautiful, complex fruit coloring from its parents. The berries display an intertwining purple and chocolate shade with a matte finish. The skin is strong and doesn't crack during transportation, making it ideal for transporting. grape Can be safely transported over long distances. The berries reach large sizes when ripe, with each grape weighing 18-20 g. The fruits are collected in large clusters weighing 1-1.5 kg. The clusters are triangular in shape.

The flavor is sweet with a hint of muscat. The berries melt in the mouth with their abundant juice. The fruits do contain seeds, but only 2-3. Senator Pavlovsky is grown for the enjoyment of fresh, home-grown grapes. The berries are suitable for canning and even freezing. They make wonderful homemade wine or fortified liqueurs. Ripening occurs in September, as the variety is considered mid-season. From bud swelling to fruiting, it takes 130-40 days. Yields increase each year and peak in the 5th-6th year after planting. Under favorable conditions, yields reach 120-150 centners per hectare.

Senator Pavlovsky is grown in regions with moderate and warm climates. The grapes are suitable for the Moscow region, Leningrad Region, and the Urals. This variety has high frost resistance: shoots survive even temperatures as low as -25°C, provided they are covered. Fungal and viral diseases are rare. There have been virtually no cases of powdery mildew or gray mold.

Senator Pavlovsky's positive qualities include:

• good survival rate and easy care;
• stable annual yield;
• large berries and bunches;
• good shelf life and transportability;
• universal purpose of fruits.

This variety has no obvious drawbacks. It is rapidly gaining popularity in Russia, having recently entered the market.

Characteristics of the Senator Burdak variety

Another Russian agronomist named Burdak selected the Talisman and Arkadiya grape varieties for breeding. The resulting variety shares many characteristics with the Pavlovsky subspecies, but has several differences:

• the ripening period is earlier and is 110-120 days;
• the color of the fruit is light green;
• the size of the brushes is slightly smaller and amounts to 1 kg;
• the taste of the fruit is sweeter;
• The grapes are small in size and round in shape.

Senator Burdaka is comparable to Pavlovsky in immune properties and is resistant to fungal spores and viruses. This variety can be grown in any region, regardless of temperature. Winter protection is essential, especially in the first and second years of cultivation.

Landing rules

For abundant fruiting during the season grape It needs to be planted correctly. This should be done in the spring, no earlier than April, but no later than the onset of summer. For planting, use seedlings with unblown buds. The procedure is as follows:

• holes 1 m deep are dug in the ground, the distance between holes is at least 2 m;
• fill the hole with a 15-centimeter layer of crushed stone or any drainage material;
• add a bucket of black soil to each hole;
• insert the roots of the seedling into the soil without burying the root collar;
• water the soil with 10-15 liters of water.

Once the water has completely drained, the soil is loosened slightly and then compacted. To retain moisture, the soil is mulched with dry sawdust or straw.

Care instructions

The Senator doesn't require much care and grows practically on its own. There are a few nuances worth noting, but otherwise, there are no problems. Care considerations include:

• Infrequent watering. Grapes tolerate drought well, but not overwatering. Excessive soil moisture can cause the flavor to become watery and lose its richness. Watering should be limited to four times per season. Avoid watering during flowering and fruiting.
• Preventative spring treatment against diseases and pests. This is carried out before the leaves emerge using fungicides and insecticides;
• Timely pruning of vines. Grapes are pruned only in the fall, when fruiting has ceased and most of the leaves have fallen. Weak, dry shoots and diseased branches are cut off. Only healthy, fruit-bearing vines should be left.

Fertilizing is done when the grapes have reached maturity (4-5 years). Complex supplements can be used; they contain a balanced composition of minerals and acidic compounds. The supplement should be diluted and used only according to the instructions. Fertilizing should be done 3-4 times a year.

Shelter for the winter

Frost poses a threat not so much to the shoots as to the roots. Therefore, when covering the vines, the emphasis is on mulching the soil. In November, a layer of straw at least 3-4 cm thick is laid on the dry soil. The vines are removed from the trellis and buried in the straw. A layer of mulch is placed on top of the mulch. grape agrofibre. Now the crop will survive even the harshest winters with temperatures down to -30 degrees Celsius.

Reviews

According to winegrowers, the varieties fully comply with the stated characteristics.

Alena from Perm said:

"I grow Senator Pavlovsky grapes for winemaking; the berries are excellent for fermentation. They survive the winter resiliently; not a single vine has frozen. I bury the shoots and cover the roots with a pile of autumn leaves, then lay polycarbonate on top. Few shoots form in the spring, so the grapes only need autumn pruning."

Ivan says:

"Besides Senator, we grow two other grape varieties. The berries are popular because they have a tough skin and don't fall off or crack. Wasps are indifferent to them, not even going near the fruit, which can't be said about other varieties. We eat the berries from September to October, share them with our neighbors, and even sell them."