Bezkostochkovye varieties of grapes are very convenient for consumption, and if the berries are excellent taste, then any gardener dreams to get this variety for breeding on his own site. Grapes "Kishmish Radiant", obtained as a result of crossing the varieties "Kishmish Pink" and "Cardinal", has such qualities to the fullest. Breeded by Moldovan breeders in the last quarter of the last century, the grape variety "Kishmish Radiant" is a recognized leader in the category of seedless grape. On any tasting of grape varieties, he invariably picks up 9.8 points out of 10 possible.
Description of the grape variety "Kishmish Radiant"
A special distinguishing feature of the "Kishmish Radiant" grapes variety are large cone-shaped grapes, the weight of which often reaches 1 kilogram. Quite large oval kishmish berries have a beautiful bright pink color. Vines are covered with dense peel, due to which they have good transportability. To all the positive qualities of the variety can be added resistance to fungal diseases, which affect many types of culture.
Planting grapes "Kishmish Radiant"
For planting grapes, "Kishmish Radiant" requires a large area, because it must be planted, maintaining a distance of 2.5 meters in the row, and in the inter-row - 3 meters. Between the "female" bushes should be planted pollinators.
Pruning of grapes "Kishmish Radiant"
Pruning has a special significance in the formation of the vine. When forming a bush, you should leave no more than 10 shoots per running meter. When pruning, it is recommended to leave 2-4 eyes on young shoots, it is desirable to spend a long pruning on old shoots, leaving 10 - 14 eyes. If the bushes are excessively loaded, the grapes will be small, and the sugar content of the fruit will decrease, so there should be 1-2 large clusters on the shoot.
Care for grapes "Kishmish Radiant"
Watering the plant requires moderate, two weeks before harvesting, watering grapes should be stopped altogether, irrigating the land only between rows. The first fertilizing is carried out with nitrogen-containing fertilizers with the beginning of vegetation. During the season, plantations are fertilized
"Kishmish Radiant" has an average frost resistance, without shelter can withstand temperatures of -15 degrees during the cold period, so grapes should provide proper shelter . Experienced viticulturists recommend, in order to avoid problems, to cut off weak vines in time, large stems for winter to be densely insulated with straw, thus protecting the roots from icing.