Lancelot grapes: what you need to know about them, description of the variety, reviews

Description of the Lancelot grape variety

The description of the Lancelot grape indicates that this hybrid variety was obtained by crossing three species of plants. The vines are spreading and grow quickly. Due to the appearance of flowers of two sexes, the pollination process is carried out by the grapes independently.

The clusters are quite large, conical in shape, and the berries are tightly packed. The weight of the bunch varies from 900 g to 1.3 kg. If fertilizing is applied in a timely manner, the weight can be increased to 3 kg.

The fruits are cylindrical in shape, smoothly turning into an oval. The weight of the berry is approximately 14 g. The skin is light green, turning white after ripening. If Lancelot grapes grow in sunny areas, then the ripe fruits acquire a light tan.

The structure of the pulp is fleshy with a sweet taste, acid is present, but in moderation. After eating the fruit, a honey aftertaste remains. Since the skin is very dense, even if the soil is very waterlogged, it does not crack.

Important! You can start harvesting 130 days after the buds appear on the vines.

Features of cultivation

The seedlings must be strong, from 50 cm in length with a developed, healthy root system. In preparation for planting, the stem is shortened to 3–4 buds, and the root to 10–15 cm. The place chosen is open, well-warmed by the sun, windless with permeable, fertile soil. It is advisable to let the vine along a trellis.

Lancelot grapes can be planted in the spring, when the risk of return frosts has passed, and in the fall, from the second half of September until the onset of severe frosts. The plant tolerates significant cold, but not in the early stages of development. In the first year, the grapes are covered with bulk containers and completely covered with earth or sand.

Pros and cons of the Lancelot variety

Any variety has its advantages and disadvantages, Lancelot grapes are no exception. Among the main advantages are:

excellent taste of fruits;
attractive appearance of a bunch of grapes;
large brushes and fruits;
increased resistance to low temperatures;
this grape variety is practically not susceptible to diseases and pests;
if necessary, the brushes can remain on the vine for a long time after ripening;
can be transported over long distances.

The high density of berries is both a plus and a minus of Lancelot grapes. For example, thanks to the dense cluster of berries on the cluster, the fruits do not wrinkle during transportation, but at the same time, the peel prevents uniform ripening.

Planting and caring for Lancelot grapes

This hybrid is cared for in the same way as other grape varieties. After the plants have been planted, you will need:

water in a timely manner. The amount of watering depends entirely on the region where the Lancelot grapes grow;
high yields and large clusters are achieved by applying fertilizing and fertilizers;
Every autumn it is recommended to prune the vines;
if you keep the soil around the plantings clean, you don’t have to worry about the appearance of harmful bacteria;
Despite the variety’s resistance to low temperatures, it is recommended to cover the plant for the winter.

Attention! If you have any difficulties, it is recommended to watch a video on how to care for Lancelot grapes.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

Lancelot grapes are planted in sunny areas. It is important to consider that the site must be prepared before planting the variety in open ground.

Since a feature of this hybrid is strong growth, when planting in groups, a distance of 2 to 3 m should be maintained between the bushes.

A nutrient substrate is poured into the prepared holes:

20 liters of humus;
30 liters of peat;
2 kg of wood ash;
150 g potassium;
20–30 liters of fertile soil.

If the soil is poor, then the amount of organic matter is increased.

Advice! If it is planned to plant planting material in the spring, preparatory work is carried out in the fall.

Landing rules

When planting grapes in open ground, adhere to some rules:

It is recommended to plant seedlings in the spring, after the threat of frost has passed, or in the fall, before the onset of the first cold weather.
Grapes are best planted in light, dry areas with fertile soil.
If there is underground water, it should be no closer than 1.5 m.
The site must be prepared in advance: dig up the ground, remove weeds, apply fertilizer.
After this, holes are prepared, the size of which should be 80*80*80 cm.
1/3 of the hole is covered with fertile soil and fertilizers.
Then the seedling is placed in the hole and the root system is carefully straightened.
The planting depth is 50 cm.
After planting, the grapes are watered abundantly.

Since water evaporates quickly, it is recommended to mulch the soil.

Watering and fertilizing

Standard procedures for caring for Lancelot grapes include watering. The amount of watering depends entirely on weather conditions. Water must be poured under the root, after the liquid has been absorbed, the soil must be loosened and weeds removed.

Watering is most important during the period of flowering and filling of berries. As a rule, for every sq. m uses 50 liters of water. If there is a lack of moisture, there is a possibility that the inflorescences and ovaries will fall off. Watering is stopped 3 weeks before harvest.

You can get a high yield and large bunches only if you apply fertilizers in a timely manner. Many experienced gardeners recommend using organic fertilizers as top dressing. Manure, humus, and wood ash are ideal for these purposes. To get large, sweet fruits, you should apply mineral fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus. If the Lancelot grape bushes are young, before fertilization is applied once a month, mature vines need fertilizing 2 times: at the beginning and end of the season.

Attention! To prevent the growth of weeds, the ground around the vine is mulched, covered with sawdust or straw.

Trimming and shaping

Grapevines are pruned in the fall, before they bear fruit. The trimming process looks like this:

If an annual bush has two shoots, then it is cut 2 cm above the second bud; if there is only 1 shoot, then by 4 buds.
Two-year-old grapes are cut into 2 eyes. Long shoots must be covered for the winter.
When pruning three-year-old bushes, gardeners immediately lay down branches on which fruits will grow in the future. In this case, 2 vines should remain, and the rest must be removed. The lower shoots are cut into 2 eyes; on the upper shoot there should be 7 to 15 buds left.

If you care for the plant in a timely manner, the vine develops well and produces a high yield.

Preparing for winter

Lancelot grapes are frost-resistant, but many gardeners prefer to cover this variety for the winter. The operating algorithm is as follows:

The grape vines are carefully removed from the trellises.
Tied with a rope.
Placed on a pre-prepared flooring made of boards or straw.
Cover the top with dense material, you can use bags for this, then cover it with earth.

Before covering the grapevine, it must be pruned. Since Lancelot grapes are vigorous varieties, they need to be shaped during the growth process. If you prune in the fall, it will be less painful for the plant. This is due to the fact that at this time the movement of juices is stopped, and there will be practically no loss of nutrients.

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Productivity

The Lancelot grape is a hybrid and belongs to the early ripening varieties. The growing season is about 130 days after buds appear. Harvesting begins in the second half of August or early September.

This grape variety is characterized by high yield, as a result of which it is grown not only for personal purposes, but also for further sale. From one grapevine you can collect 7-10 kg of fruit. If you provide Lancelot grapes with proper care, the amount of harvest will be significantly higher.

Important! If the fruits are not picked on time, there is no need to be afraid of shedding; the clusters remain on the vines for a long time. In addition, the presentation and taste will not be lost.

Origin story

White Lancelot grapes were bred about 15 years ago by scientists within the walls of the VNIIV named after Ya. I. Potapenko in the city of Novocherkassk. The basis was taken as a hybrid of the varieties Ekstaz and FV-3-1, as well as Podarok Zaporozhye. The main idea was to create a frost-resistant variety; a lot of other positive qualities that the hybrid received during the selection process became a pleasant gift for its authors. Lancelot was brought to Russia in 2010.

At the same time as Lancelot, the institute developed varieties such as Ivanhoe, Arthur, and Merlin. They were planned as forms similar to each other, but after a while it turned out that there is no difference between them, all 4 varieties are twins. How this happened is a mystery, but only Lancelot gained wide popularity.

Diseases and pests

Lancelot grapes are resistant to most diseases. This grape variety almost never gets sick, but experienced gardeners still recommend treating plants in the spring as a preventive measure. To do this, add 100 g of copper sulfate and 150 g of lime to 10 liters of water. The solution is used before flowering begins.

The grapes are not afraid of pests, but birds and wasps will not refuse to feast on the ripe fruits. To combat wasps, special traps are used, and the bunches can also be covered with mesh bags. If you fence the vines with a strong net, then the birds will not be afraid of the vineyard.

Disease Prevention

A special feature of the Lancelot grape variety is its resistance to dangerous diseases: mildew and oidium. However, preventive measures should not be ignored. Before flowering, grape bushes are sprayed with a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture.

Insects and birds pose no less danger to ripe berries. The tough skin of the berries makes it difficult for wasps, but they can chew it if they want. With the appearance of sweet juice, the fly flies together with the wasps. Traps made from plastic bottles help get rid of the enemy. Containers without stoppers are hung with ropes from a trellis, and sweet liquid is poured inside. The grapes are covered with nets from voracious birds.

The video provides an overview of Lancelot grapes:

Reviews of Lancelot grapes

Vladislav Semenov, 45 years old, Moscow

I have been growing grapes relatively recently. All this time I was in search of a low-maintenance variety. The search lasted a long time, but one day an acquaintance advised me to plant Lancelot grapes, explaining that the variety gives a good harvest and there will be no difficulties with it. I decided to try it and was pleasantly surprised. Indeed, there are no problems with Lancelot, the main thing is to prune the vine correctly. Since many grape bunches appear on the bushes, over time they become small in size and the taste changes.

Angelina Potapova, 35 years old, Ulyanovsk

As a novice gardener, I always dreamed of having a small vineyard in my garden. The store advised me to purchase the Lancelot variety, saying that this would be the best option to start with. As for me, the Lancelot grape variety is very successful for beginners. In spring and autumn I apply fertilizers, water as needed, and closer to winter I prune and cover the vines. I harvest it every year. The weight of the largest bunch reached 1.7 kg, all the rest about 1-1.2 kg.

Living decoration

Lancelot's leaf blade is medium. The edge is covered with teeth, the lateral lobes are mostly shallow, the shape resembles a circle, a bell. The bush is curly and noticeable. With its help you can decorate the gazebo and create shade. But you can not create a shadow, divide the area into areas for relaxation, privacy, place a flower bed next to Lancelot, for example, or put a chair, sunbathe nearby, turn grapes into a fountain of greenery.

With the help of grapes, even wild ones, it is easy to create the perfect garden. Lancelot will also delight you with delicious berries.