Codryanka grapes: variety characteristics with photos and reviews

Kodryanka is a grape variety most commonly grown in the Moscow region. It's ideally suited to this climate. If you follow all the rules of planting and care, you can enjoy a truly rich and delicious harvest.

Characteristics of Codryanka grapes

Main purpose	Tableware
Acidity	6.5 g/l
Sugar content	17%
Bunch weight	500-1000 g
Grape shape	Elongated
Berry weight	4-11 y.

 

Codryanka is a table grape variety. It ripens very early and is highly productive. The first berries can be harvested as early as 105-120 days after planting.

When ripe, the grapes have firm flesh and separate from the bunch fairly easily. The skins are dark purple and barely noticeable when eaten.

The grapes do not have a very pronounced taste and there is no strong aroma, but it is quite harmonious and pleasant, moderately sweet.

Description of the variety

The Kodryanka plant is vigorous. The bushes are quite robust. The large grapes, weighing approximately 7 grams, have a slightly elongated shape. However, if weather conditions are unfavorable or the plant care instructions are not followed, the berries can become very small, somewhat resembling peas.

Of course, this problem has been solved by experienced gardeners. For example, Kodryanka bushes simply need to be treated with gibberellin, and this will yield excellent results.

Gibberellin is a growth stimulant based on acetylsalicylic acid. Its effect on plants allows for a several-fold increase in berry weight and overall yield.

However, the concentration of this acid in the solution should not exceed 50 mg/L of water. Moreover, as experience shows, adding zircon (0.1 mg per 1 L) to the solution can lead to increased acidity.

Clusters and berries

When ripe, Codryanka grape clusters weigh an average of 500 g. If you follow all the plant care instructions, you can achieve truly amazing results – clusters weighing 1 kg each.

Once ripe, they can hang on the vine for quite a long time without losing their flavor or appearance. Therefore, this variety has excellent shelf life and can be easily transported over long distances without losing its marketable appearance.

For the above reasons, Codryanka is most often grown for commercial purposes – for sale.

The berries are primarily used for fresh consumption, but they are also often used for compotes, pickles, and preserves. However, Codryanka is not suitable for juice, wine, or drying.

Landing

Proper planting and adherence to recommended care guidelines are the key to a good harvest. The main advantage of Kodryanka is that it can grow in virtually any soil, even in areas not intended for agricultural use.

For planting in the ground, it's best to purchase seedlings that are a year old or older, but young vines are also worth considering. The main advantage is that the first harvest can be harvested within three years of planting.

The best time to plant is early spring, before buds appear, or late fall, before the first frost. Typically, planting is done on a U-shaped trellis or a special arch. Each plant requires 5-7 square meters of free space.

Only with this amount of space will the grapes be properly ventilated and protected from the negative effects of fungal infections. These typically manifest as grape rot during ripening (mid- to late June).

If planting Kodryanka in the Moscow region, additional preventative measures are necessary, including regular mineral fertilizers and increased watering. In winter, the bushes should be covered to protect them from freezing.

Formation of bushes

There are several ways to form cordon bushes of Kodryanka:

• Guyot;
• Mixed Umbrella;
• Silvoza;
• Roya;
• Etc.

However, it's best to use the slanted training method. This cordon will maximize the plant's strength as it grows, making it even more vigorous.

Another benefit of sloping cordon training is that the vines will begin to produce their first fruits much earlier. Incidentally, this type of training is most often used for table and wine grape varieties.

How is shaping done? A single trellis is formed near the bush, tilted at an angle, and the plant's horns, which will form the clusters, are evenly distributed along it.

This grapevine should be planted in a single row, with several vines. The cordon angle should be approximately 1.5 meters. This means the top of one vine should touch the top of the next.

How to care

Caring for Codryanka is very simple. You only need to water the plants regularly, mulch them, and monitor and prune dead branches. Spraying the bushes is also necessary.

In late autumn, many gardeners cover their plants. This is only worth doing during very cold winters, when the thermometer reads -20°C or below. However, this variety is believed to be able to survive temperatures as low as -22°C.

How to care for your pet in the Moscow region

The Kodryanka variety adapts to any climate and produces a good harvest no matter what. This is why it's increasingly being planted by gardeners in the Moscow region. Even during severe drought, the variety thrives.

Codryanka should be pruned to 2-3 buds, no more. You can leave 4-5 buds at the top of the bush. Leaving more than that will simply cause the berries to become smaller. While they won't lose their flavor, they are more susceptible to fungal diseases under these conditions.

Reviews

Galina Ivanovna, 46 years old, Moscow region

"I've been growing this variety for a long time. I'd like to point out that the best way to plant it is to soak the cutting for 2-3 days before planting, then dip the top of it in hot paraffin, and place the bottom in a container with any solution to stimulate the root system. Then, fill the prepared hole with purchased fertile soil and compact it well. It's best to cover the planting area with plastic wrap and insert the cutting through a hole made in the wrap."