Grape variety Kishmish Radiant

Kishmish is a variety of seedless grapes. Agronomists appreciate it for its delicious fruits and unpretentious cultivation. The berries are suitable for fresh consumption, processing and drying. One of the popular varieties is the Moldavian Kishmish Radiant. This grape has taken root on the territory of Russia, it is distinguished by immunity and versatility in use. Let us consider in detail the description of the Kishmish Radiant grape and find out the features of its cultivation.

Description of grape variety Kishmish Radiant

Table seedless grapes ripen in 130 days... Bushes vigorous, leaves of medium size, dissected, formed on a long petiole. The surface of the leaves is shiny, no pubescence. The flowers are bisexual, so Radiant Kishmish bears fruit stably in the absence of pollinating insects, even in rainy and windy weather. Grapes prefer space, so the distance between plants should be at least 2.5 m.

Specifications

The bunches are winged and loose, weighing about 400 g... The berries are oblong-ovate, pink-white. The skin is dense with a waxy coating, the flesh is fleshy and crispy, the taste is pleasant with a slight nutmeg aroma. The weight of one berry is 2-4 g. The tasting score of Radiant Kishmish is 9.1 points out of 10. Adult plants yield up to 30 kg of yield per season. Harvest time is early or mid August.

Pros and cons

Of the advantages, resistance to gray rot and powdery mildew is distinguished... To protect against mildew, regular spraying with a solution of copper sulfate is required. Thanks to the thick peel, raisins are transported over long distances, the fruits do not deteriorate and do not rot.

The pluses include the large size of the bunches, pleasant and juicy pulp... The fruits are universal in use - raisins, drinks, jams, preserves, marmalade and confiture are made from grapes.

Interesting!Kishmish is used not only in the preparation of sweet foods and drinks. It is also used during the preparation of Uzbek pilaf. Berries give the dish a pleasant nutmeg taste and sweet aroma.

Cons of Kishmish Radiant - exactingness to mineral and organic feeding, obligatory shaping and pruning of shoots. If the rules of care are not followed, the yield of grapes decreases. Only spacious garden areas are suitable for planting seedlings, since the plant grows quickly, requires space, warmth and light.

Cultivation of Radiant Kishmish

Not only the yield of the variety depends on compliance with the rules of planting and care.but also his immunity. Therefore, it is important to comply with agrotechnical recommendations and terms.

Grow Kishmish Radiant mainly in warm regions, however with proper care and in central Russia, it shows a high yield.

How to plant

It is recommended to plant Radiant Kishmish in spring — frost resistance grade does not differ, therefore it is important that the seedlings take root in the ground in the spring and summer. The soil must be neutral or slightly acidic, on soils with high acidity, raisins do not take root. Summer residents choose a landing site away from marshy and wet lands, otherwise there is a high risk of developing fungal and viral diseases.

The landing procedure looks like this:

1. At the end of April, gardeners prepare the ground: they dig a hole 60-70 cm deep, make a drainage layer of fine stone or broken brick, and add liquid manure.
2. A peg is placed in the center of the hole, a seedling is placed, covered with loose soil, watered abundantly with warm water.
3. After 2 days, the seedling is mulched with cut grass, foliage, hay and sawdust. Mulch retains moisture and improves the nutrition of the young plant.

Healthy seedlings are chosen for planting: they must be flexible and resilient, free from cracks, stains and other defects. 2-3 days before planting, they are soaked in a solution of superphosphate, soil and peat. The mixture is placed in a bucket and the seedlings are placed in it. Soaking strengthens the plant's immunity and helps to quickly adapt to climatic conditions in the future.

Care

Grape care consists of watering and fertilizing, trimming and shaping... If these procedures are not followed, the grapes grow small and fresh, the bushes often get sick, the roots are damaged by pests.

Shaping and trimming

Young grapes are formed with the arrival of spring... On the central shoot, 2 lower buds are selected, vines are grown from them, they are tied to a trellis with an inclination in different directions.

Cut off in autumn overgrown stems. Bush pruning depends on age... If the sleeve is new, trim it by 2-3 eyes, if the old one - by 10-14 eyes. It is not recommended to leave more than 35 eyes of the total load. After the procedure, 4 vines should remain, each 3-3.5 m long.

In the second year, shoots are tied to the lower wire with tops in different directions... And with the arrival of autumn, the long sleeve is again shortened - only 2-3 shoots are left on it. If not pruned, the vines will become tangled, negatively affecting yields.

Fertilization and watering

Kishmish Radiant requires moderate watering... Moisten the soil every 14 days by adding water to the root. If the soil is sandy and dry, it is recommended to water the grapes more frequently. At the same time, it is important not to overmoisten the raisins - due to an excess of water, the fruits become sour or fresh.

Summer residents it is advised to water the plant in the morning or in the evening to avoid sunburn... Before watering, the aisles are loosened and weeds are removed. With the help of these procedures, water does not evaporate from the soil surface, but penetrates deep into the roots. Watering is stopped 14 days before harvesting.

For fertilization, use root and foliar feeding... The former strengthen the plant's immunity, the latter protect against diseases and pests. The frequency of the procedure is 2-3 times per season. It is not recommended to make top dressing regularly, since an excess of mineral elements provokes diseases and slows down the ripening of berries:

1. During the flowering period, magnesium sulfate or potassium monophosphate is added. Fertilizers stimulate the development of flowers and ovaries.
2. After planting, organic matter is introduced - manure, compost, bird droppings. They are used dry, but most often in the form of an infusion or solution.
3. During the ripening period, the emphasis is on mineral fertilizers - they add "Solution", "Florovit", "Garden mixture" to the soil. Watering with warm water is required before application.
4. During the entire ripening period, the grapes are sprayed with the preparations "Novofert" or "Kimira". They protect grapes from powdery mildew, fruit rot, mildew and strengthen the plant's immunity.

Shelter for the winter

The frost resistance of the variety is below average, so the grapes need an annual shelter for the winter... In central Russia, the plant is covered in late October or early November, before the onset of frost.

There are two options for shelter - dry and wet.... With dry shelter, the vines are isolated from mulch using a thick film or agrofiber, and then covered with covering material. When wet, mulch is poured onto the vines. Summer residents use soil or snow from covering materials - this is a fast and economical option.

Attention! Some summer residents use slate for shelter. Ditches 20 cm deep are dug along the vine bushes, the vines are wrapped with clean and dry sacking, covered with slate pieces and sprinkled with earth. Slate has been used for more than one year, it reliably protects plantings from wind and frost.

Reviews

What they say about the Radiant Kishmish grape variety in the reviews.

Nikolay, Moscow region: “I like the radiant Kishmish, because every year I collect 10-12 bunches from the bush. The berries taste good, we eat them with the whole family and use them to make raisins. I grow a plant in the country, water it once every 2 weeks, sometimes less often if it rains. After ripening, the raisins hang on the branches for another week, do not crumble. "

Polina, Krasnodar region: “I can only give a good description to Kishmish Radiant - I like soft berries without seeds. I cover with a film for the winter, every year I prune the vines for high yields. There are 3 bushes of this variety growing on the site, I am very happy ".

Olga, Saratov: “Last year, buds froze on my bushes of Radiant Kishmish, and the harvest was poor. There were no such problems this year, but the berries grew fresh. In general, I rate the variety at the top three ".

Conclusion

Radiant Kishmish is a mid-season seedless grape variety. It is grown in central Russia and the southern regions; spacious, sunny and dry garden areas are used for planting. To get a rich harvest, summer residents cover the bushes for the winter, and in the spring they form and prune vines. They also regularly fertilize the soil to strengthen the immunity of the grapes and spray the bushes to protect against diseases and pests.

Ripe bunches acquire a pinkish hue, the taste is pleasant, sweet, with a nutmeg aroma. Radiant kishmish is suitable for fresh consumption, processing and storage.