Julian grapes: characteristics and description of the variety, planting and care

"Yulian" is a table grape with beautiful pink berries. Bred by V.U. Kapelyushin, the breeder used "Rizamat" and "Keshu" as the source material for the new variety. Being a hybrid, this grape stands out among other cultivars. It is suitable for cultivation in the southern and central regions of Russia.

Characteristics of berry crops

This is an ultra-early variety. The growing season lasts 95-105 days. The berries ripen by early August. The plant is self-pollinating, as the flowers are bisexual. Rainy weather does not affect the yield. Frost resistance is high, and the grapes can withstand temperatures down to -25°C. This is a table variety, so its primary use is fresh consumption. The berries can be processed into juice and wine.

The fruits are virtually immune to pea rot. Resistance to fungal diseases is average, requiring preventative spraying. The plant has been shown to be resistant to mildew and powdery mildew. The yield per mature bush is 30 kilograms. With proper care, grape growers have been able to harvest 50-60 kilograms of fruit.

Description of the appearance of grapes

The bushes are medium-sized. The leaves are rounded-heart-shaped. The shoots are strong, ripening along almost their entire length. The bush bears 40-45 buds. The clusters are large but not dense. A single bunch weighs 0.7-2 kilograms. The cluster barely holds its shape, resembling a cone. The root system is strong and establishes quickly.

The berries are oval-elongated, tapering at the tip. Each berry weighs 15-20 grams. The skin is thin, pink with yellow stripes. In southern regions, abundant sunlight gives the berries a lilac hue. The flesh is juicy and firm, producing a crunch when bitten. The flavor is pleasant; tasters note a strawberry aftertaste and a pleasant muscat aroma. The berries do not crack even in high humidity. They adhere firmly to the vine. They are excellent for long-distance transportation.

Advantages and disadvantages

'Julian' inherited both its parents' strengths and weaknesses. The plant's advantages include:

• short growing season;
• high resistance to the most common fungal diseases;
• marketable appearance;
• wonderful aroma and taste;
• high resistance of vines and buds to frost;
• stable yield;
• self-pollination.

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Flaws:

• you need to choose a sunny and windless place;
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Agricultural technology

Plant it grapes in springThis will give it a chance to take root well and help it survive the winter. Prefer container-grown seedlings.

Landing

Choose a sunny, draft-free spot on your property. Avoid placing berry plants too close to tall trees. The plant's root system grows extensively and requires space to grow. Large trees can stifle the grapes' growth.

Spring planting requires autumn soil preparation. 'Julian' prefers neutral or slightly acidic soil. When preparing the hole, if the soil is acidic, add slaked lime in the fall. Apply one cup per square meter. To enrich the soil by spring, amend the excavated soil with well-rotted manure (one bucket) and mineral fertilizers (50 grams of superphosphate and 40 grams of potassium sulfate). If the soil is clayey, add sand (one bucket per square meter) to loosen it. The hole should be 90 centimeters deep and 80 centimeters wide.

Plant the seedlings when the outside temperature warms up to at least 10-12°C. Dig a hole fertilized in the fall and lay a layer of drainage material at the bottom to prevent water from stagnating near the roots. Place the seedling in the hole and cover with fertile soil, compacting it. Finish planting by irrigating. Pour 30 liters of water under the bush.

Growing and care

The early-ripening "Julian" variety doesn't require any special care. Follow these basic growing guidelines, and you'll enjoy a bountiful and timely harvest:

1. Watering. This berry plant doesn't like overly waterlogged soil. Water it every two weeks, using 20-30 liters of water. It's recommended to water it 7 days before the expected flowering period, adding 0.5 kg of wood ash. Do not water the plant during flowering or ripening.
2. Fertilizer. In the spring, apply mineral fertilizers under the bush. Prepare a liquid top dressing A solution based on 20 grams of urea, 30 grams of potassium magnesium sulfate, 30 grams of superphosphate, and 10 liters of water. Pour the resulting solution around the trunk. In the fall, spread organic fertilizer under the bushes. Use compost or humus. You'll need about a bucket of organic matter per square meter.
3. Pruning. Train the plant in early spring. At least 40-45 buds should remain on the bush. If the berries begin to shrink, perform additional pruning in the summer to ensure the plant focuses its energy on producing larger fruits rather than developing foliage.
4. Disease prevention. Spring spraying with fungicides will help prevent the spread of diseases. For prevention, use Bordeaux mixture or solutions based on products such as "Hom" or "Topaz."
5. Preparing for winter. Remove the vines from the arches, carefully bend them to the ground, tie them into bundles, and cover them. For covering, use a mound of soil, plastic sheeting with straw, or leaves with roofing felt.

Reviews from winegrowers

Gardeners in the southern regions of Russia appreciate grape 'Julian' is attractive for its disease resistance, excellent flavor, large fruit, and other qualities. The sweet berries are easy prey for birds. To protect them from attack, winegrowers recommend covering the bunches with a fine net during the technical ripening period. The net should be tightly wrapped around the bunches, hanging slightly to prevent birds from reaching the berries.