Grapes variety "Sophia": description. How to grow a large grapes "sofia": tips and tricks

Have you ever seen a huge cluster of grapes, each berry in which was an exact copy of their "sisters"? No, of course, this can be found except in the paintings of famous artists, as well as in the supermarket on the shelf with plastic fruits and vegetables. If you thought so, then you are absolutely wrong. It turns out that there are grape varieties that can form very beautiful large clusters, consisting of practically not distinguishable berries. One of these varieties is the "Sofia" grapes, and this article is devoted to such an issue as its cultivation on its own plot. What can I do to make the harvest excellent in every sense? About everything in order.

A bit about the variety: a description

The grape variety "Sophia" refers to the dining room of the early maturation period (105-115 days). This variety originated from grapes "kishmish" and "arcadia", while retaining only positive characteristics of the mother plants. For example, according to the appearance of the cluster, "Sophia" can be taken as an "arcade." But if you look more closely, you can see that the grapes "sofia" has larger berries, and their peel on sunny days is slightly translucent. At such moments, you can even see the inner veins in them. Leaves of grapes of this grade are also very decorative, which is why many gardeners grow it in close proximity to the house.

What is good grade

The first thing to mention when listing the merits of the variety is the excellent taste of berries: the grapes "sofia" can bypass this many dining varieties. The second indisputable advantage of the variety is a very thin peel: during food it is practically not felt. And, finally, the third plus in the treasury of the variety is a small amount of pits, because even in the largest berries of the bunch there are a maximum of two seeds.

The first rule of excellent harvest: keep the roots warm

Perhaps, Proverb that for normal life, a person needs to keep his head in the cold, and his feet warm, it is also applicable to the grape varieties "Sofia." This is considered the main point in the issue, such as the viability of the vineyard in winter, and hence the stability of fruiting. Grapes "sofia", the photo of which can be seen below, has a good resistance to winter cold and can withstand frosts to -20 degrees. However, to avoid the death of the bush, it is important to take care of preserving the roots, which requires good warming of the soil around the vine. In the event that in your area there are frosts stronger, it is worth thinking about how to cover the vine entirely.

Secrets of large berries in a bunch

According to many gardeners, the grapes "sofia" can not be attributed to the light in growing varieties. If you treat it somehow, then the crops will be appropriate: weak bunches with a pea berry. There are several tricks that will allow you to grow an excellent harvest of grapes, which you will be proud of:

1. It is noticed that with artificial pollination with the help of a down jacket pollen of grapes of other varieties "sofia" forms denser brushes with large berries. It is not necessary to get involved in this, remember that too many berries in a bunch can cause their grinding.
2. Leave on each bush no more than 30 brushes! The rest can be deleted.
3. Immediately after pollination, it is important to keep track of which bunches are "overloaded" with rudimentary berries. If this happens, you need to remove the bottom of the brush by about a third.
4. While pouring berries in a bunch, you need to continue to monitor it and remove the stalks that are stagnant in growth so that they do not take food from stronger ones.
5. During the pouring and maturing of grapes, it is important to regularly treat the gray rot, which can spoil the appearance of the berries.
6. Regular feeding and watering increase the chance of getting large berries in a bunch.

Otherwise, the care of the plant is not different from all that has to be done for other varieties of grapes. A little patience and diligence - and you can treat your own grown grapes, whose appearance and taste will be loved by everyone.