Grapes "century": description, yield, cultivation and reviews

Grapes are one of the most popular berries in our market. People appreciated it and began to select it long before the onset of our era. Since then, there have been many varieties used for eating fresh, for winemaking, and for making raisins. Grapes "century" is good both in kind and in dried. Often it is used for making raisins of the highest quality. This article refers specifically to this variety, its features, advantages and disadvantages, and also about the care of this plant.

Description of grapes "century"

The origin of this grape variety is due to the breeders of the United States of the 80s of the last century. There he got his name. In the narrow circles of professional wine growers, the name Centennial Seedless is used. To date, it is in demand among professionals in the field of growing these berries and amateurs.

Describe the grape variety "century" can be the following characteristics:

• Bunch grows to 400 grams, bulky, conical, with medium density berries;
• Fruits are medium-large, oval, elongated;
• The skin of the berries is thin;
• The color of the fruit is yellow-green;
• The flesh is juicy enough, with biting it is crispy, but soft and pleasant;
• Mature grape has a light aroma of muscat.

Advantages of the variety

Grapes kishmish "century" is popular with gardeners. It is well transported and rooted. In addition, he has a high and regular yield. This is the most weighty dignity, which draws attention to wine lovers. There is still a significant list of positive qualities that play a role in choosing this particular variety for planting on your site:

• Berries do not tend to rot, and also fall from the bunch;
• This variety is resistant to diseases to which other varieties are susceptible;
• If the water balance is not observed, the berries do not crack and remain in shape;
• To superfluous inflorescences there is no necessity;
• A fairly fast period of maturation - about 125 days;
• Withstands low temperatures to -23 degrees;
• The grapes stick to the bush until the frosts.

Disadvantages of the variety

Of course, everything has pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages. Also, the grapes "century" has its own characteristics. Some of them can be attributed to negative. There are two main drawbacks:

1. In fresh, unprocessed form, grapes are kept for a short time.

2. When the bunches start to ripen, they need to be slightly thinned to achieve a uniform and full maturation of the bulk of the berries.

Geography of plant growth

Any plant is most adapted to certain geographical features, while in other environmental conditions it may not take root. Grapes "century" grows in the central and southern regions of Russia and the states of America, it feels great in hot countries: Australia, Africa, Chile, Argentina and so on. He also takes a great interest in the vineyards of Belarus and Moldova. In the northern latitudes, naturally, you should not try to grow this plant.

Features of landing

The soil is planted before planting in advance, so that it can soak up the necessary amount of liquid and nutrients from fertilizers. Rows should be directed to the north. The area allocated for grapes "century", should be well illuminated. Planting of plants is carried out in the spring and autumn period. In order for the vine to become well established and yield high yield, a number of actions should be taken:

• If the soil is clayey, it is necessary to add sand to the pits under the seedlings;
• If the soil is heavy, the pits make a size of about 60 x 80 cm, and in depth - about 70 cm;
• In the light soil, pits with a size of 40 x 40 cm are made, and in depth - 60 cm;
• In spring, the landing site should not be flooded, it is also unacceptably close to the groundwater;
• Drainage, fertilizer and humus are laid on the bottom of the landing holes before planting the plants;
• The area for planting should not be located on the eastern and northern slopes, otherwise in winter the plant may freeze;
• If you plant the grapes in the spring, be sure to treat the roots with a disinfectant, and also prune;
• In autumn it is better to plant this variety in moist soil from late October to mid-November;
• From residential and household buildings it is necessary to make an indentation at least one and a half meters wide;
• Be sure to install special fasteners that will allow the grapes to grow properly;
• For fertilizer use manure and compost, from minerals - superphosphates and potassium salts.

Care of the plant

It was stated above that the variety of grapes of "kishmish" "century" is quite unpretentious when grown on garden plots. However, there is a set of actions that can not be denied. Be sure to weed the planting site from weed plants, the ground must be loosened. Periodically use natural fertilizers. The bird droppings are most preferable. Determine the degree of soil moisture on your site and choose the appropriate type of irrigation: drip, underground or aboveground. Be sure to irrigate the bushes during the flowering period.

The buds at the base of the plant practically do not bear fruit, as gardeners noted. Therefore, they are cut. This allows you to achieve a much higher yield from the upper shoots. The total number of shoots on the vine should be in the range of 22-24 pieces. The maximum load of the plant is 30-35 shoots.

Young plants must be wrapped up for the winter. Adult, healthy shrubs do not require this action.

Grapes kishmish "century": a description of diseases

Most diseases that are quite dangerous for other varieties of grapes, "century" bypass. But there is also his own scourge - the so-called phylloxera. It is nothing but an insect. This pest damages the roots, leaves, petioles and antennae of the plant. It is almost impossible to fight it without losing bushes. At the same time, new seedlings can be planted in the same place only after five years. Therefore, preventive measures should be taken to prevent infection.

For this, the seedlings are planted in the sand: a tube is put on the roots of cardboard in diameter about 15 centimeters, which is filled with sand. After that, the pit and seedlings are covered with soil, and the cardboard tube is removed. Also, vaccination of rootstocks resistant to this insect helps. For some types of grapes, the method of flooding with water or growing in the environment of a moat is used, but it is contraindicated for the "century" variety.

The use of the "century"

This variety is universal. It grows seedless, is seedless, which makes this grapes excellent in cooking. Also, its berries are quite large in size, they do not burn out in the sun and do not crack from the abundance of liquid. All this makes the "century" the best sort for making raisins. Some folk cuisine uses leaves of this variety when cooking cabbage rolls and other similar dishes. Due to its soft taste qualities and a thin peel, the "century" is good and fresh.

Reviews about the variety

Vine growers of Russia and foreign countries are in great demand grapes kishmish "century". The description of the variety fully corresponds to the observations of gardeners. The variety has received numerous good reviews from professional breeders and amateurs due to its qualities, namely: unpretentiousness, unlikely infection of various types of diseases attacking other varieties, oboepolomu blossom, large fruits and their preservation.

Good reviews about it and from ordinary buyers. The fact is that the grape berries "seendenel sidlis" are always in good condition, rotting fruits practically do not happen on the bunches. Thanks to this, the clusters have a beautiful presentation, harmoniously fit into any festive table, and on an ordinary day they cause appetite and good mood. Undoubted plus - sweet taste, delicate crusty peel, which is easy to chew, lack of seeds. The last paragraph makes it an ideal option for children.