Description of Nadezhda AZOS grapes - what kind of variety is this?

Advantages and disadvantages

Any grape variety has both advantages and disadvantages, “Nadezhda AZOS” is no exception.

The positive characteristics of the variety include:

• High yield.
• Stable fruit ripening.
• Resistance to some diseases.
• Long shelf life.
• Pleasant taste.
• Good transport tolerance.

In addition, the variety is resistant to drought and frost.

Among the disadvantages of the variety are:

• Problems with pollination under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Possibility of cracking of berries.
• Difficulty in rooting cuttings in the ground.

It should also be taken into account that too high a yield can cause damage to the vine, which often cannot support the weight of the bunches.

Planting and caring for grapes Nadezhda AZOS

One of the advantages of the Nadezhda AZOS variety is that the plants thrive both on black soil and on loam and light soil. Very often, cuttings are used to propagate grapes, but inexperienced winegrowers may have problems with their rooting. In this regard, we would recommend buying ready-made seedlings in nurseries or large garden centers, for example, the Azov nursery. In other respects, planting and caring for Nadezhda AZOS bushes does not differ significantly from the cultivation of other hybrids.

• It is recommended to plant the vine in the spring, after the soil has warmed up to +13C. Usually = this happens in the middle - end of May, depending on the climatic conditions of your locality;
• For planting, it is recommended to choose a southern site (preferably a hillside), protected from the cold wind and well warmed by the sun;
• Since the variety is distinguished by its high growth vigor, a distance of at least 1.5-2 meters should be maintained between holes, the distance between rows: 2.5-3 meters;
• The depth of the pit for Nadezhda AZOS grapes is 70-80 cm, its diameter is 60-70 centimeters. It is necessary to prepare the holes 3-4 weeks before the intended planting;
• At the bottom of the pit, it is necessary to form a drainage layer of crushed stone, broken brick, pebbles, expanded clay, up to 12 centimeters thick; a certain amount of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers (1-2 spoons) can be applied directly to the drainage;
• The fertile soil obtained by digging a hole must be mixed with two or three buckets of humus; you can also add a little fertilizer to the resulting mixture: potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen;
• The grape seedling must be placed in a solution of potassium permanganate or a growth stimulator for 24 hours. Before planting, straighten the roots and treat them with clay mash;
• Nadezhda AZOS grapes need abundant watering, and the plant should be watered not directly at the root, but in holes nearby the bush (Photo);
• The vine of this variety grows very quickly, so it is important to ensure timely pruning of the bushes, otherwise the plant will develop poorly, the yield will decrease, and the fruits may pea;
• It is necessary to apply fertilizers in a timely manner: nitrogen fertilizers in early spring, phosphorus fertilizers in spring and summer, potassium fertilizers in spring and autumn;
• In most regions of the middle zone, the Nadezhda AZOS variety needs to be covered: do not forget about this when preparing for wintering grapes.

Origin

“Nadezhda AZOS” is a hybrid form of table grape, bred in the 70s. XX century breeders of the Anapa Zonal Station of Horticulture and Viticulture. The famous grape varieties “Moldova” and “Cardinal” were chosen as parent plants.

Parents of “Nadezhda AZOS” – “Cardinal” and “Moldova”

The “Cardinal” variety has extremely weak resistance to fungal diseases, so it is not cultivated today, but its fruits have an excellent taste, which “Nadezhda AZOS” managed to convey.

Also, the use of “cardinal” when creating a new variety made it possible to achieve an earlier ripening period, since the “Moldova” crop, despite its abundance and stability, ripens extremely late.

Reference! The variety was included in the State Register in 1998 with limited access to cultivation in the North Caucasus region.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of the variety are its properties:

• excellent taste and appearance;
• mid-early, and in warm regions early ripening;
• stable fruiting;
• good immunity to diseases;
• bisexual flowers and lack of need for pollination;
• good keeping quality and transportability.

The weaknesses of grapes include the following characteristics:

• in cloudy weather, pollination of flowers is weak;
• with heavy rainfall, the skin of the berries cracks;
• bushes are overloaded with tassels and prone to peas;
• Cuttings do not root well.

Characteristics

The variety is characterized by high (80-90%) fruitfulness and ripening of shoots along the entire length. On average, you can collect about 25 kg of berries from 1 bush.

Maturation period and class

“Nadezhda AZOS” is a medium-early ripening table grape variety - the harvest can be harvested 120-130 days after the buds swell.

Bush

The Nadezhda AZOS grape is a vigorous bush with a dark brown and rough surface of the trunk, with a thick, strong central vine, the length of which reaches 3.5 m. Young shoots are green in color, have 3 inflorescences, from which large clusters are formed over time .

The leaf blades are round in shape, large, five-lobed, with uneven edges, colored rich green, and characterized by cobweb-like lower pubescence. The cuttings are thick, a shade darker than the leaves.

During flowering, bisexual flowers are formed on the shoots, which makes the variety capable of self-pollination.

bunches

The clusters are loose or medium-dense, have a conical, branched or wide-conical shape, located on thick, hard stalks 30-45 cm long. The weight of each cluster varies from 500 g to 1.5 kg.

Berries

The berries are ellipsoidal in shape, reach 30 mm in length, 25 mm in width and weigh 8 g each. Covered with dense, thin and elastic skin of a rich blue color with a black tint. The skin has a light waxy coating, which makes the berries look dusty.

The pulp is light pink, elastic, juicy and crispy; some berries have 3 small seeds inside.

The fruits contain 14-17% sugar and 6-8 g/l acid.

Taste

The berries have a sweet taste with moderate sourness. The fruits of “AZOS hope” are unsuitable for wine production.

What type does it belong to?

The Nadezhda AZOS grape is popular among Russian gardeners due to its excellent characteristics, which allow it to produce a rich harvest with a sweet, harmonious taste , despite the harsh weather conditions in which it has to grow.

This vine is a table variety with a dark blue (black) color.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Table grapes are suitable for consumption in finished form. (Does not require additional processing) It also has a pleasant aroma, taste and attractive appearance of both berries and bunches in general.

Table varieties also include Karmakod, Bull's Eye and Zarya Nesvetaya.

Comparison with analogues

Let’s compare “Nadezhda AZOS” with the main, most popular and similar varieties.

Useful facts

The brushes also have time to mature in the shade of the pergola.

There are some facts, knowing which you can get consistently high yields and ensure good profits.

• The height of the bush can reach three meters, so when planting, you should take this fact into account and drive in supporting pegs of the appropriate length, since the crop is characterized by rapid growth.
• The leaf blades have a soft hairiness , so they feel like soft velvet to the touch.
• Fruiting begins in the second year after planting.
• The first fruits ripen in the second half of August.
• The first year of fruiting is not characterized by high yields , since the plant is only strengthening in a new place and adapting, so do not be upset - next year the number of clusters will increase.
• The clusters can remain on the vine for quite a long time and, if there is no particular congestion, they can last on the branches until the first frost.
• According to experts, the productivity of the vine is ninety percent, while the productive abilities of all parts of the plant - shoots, stepsons - are noted.
• The variety has seeds, and it is noted that the seed pod is voluminous, and the weight of the seeds can be forty milligrams of the total weight of the berry, provided that the fruit is large in size.
• With enhanced agricultural practices in industry, the total yield can be eight tons per hectare of grapes.
• The variety is extremely attractive to wasps , therefore, along with all kinds of traps and preparations, you can plant strongly odorous plants - lilies of the valley, spices - near the bushes.

By applying the above facts in practice when growing grapes, you can expect the highest possible results.

Nadezhda Azos's buds wake up late, often after other grape varieties.

Features of cultivation

To be convinced of all the advantages of the variety and to obtain a bountiful and high-quality harvest, it is necessary to follow the rules of plant care and carry out all agrotechnical procedures.

Trimming

Pruning the “AZOS Hope” bushes is a mandatory agrotechnical procedure, without the correct implementation of which it is impossible to guarantee good vine growth and crop ripening. Pruning should be done in the fall, 3 weeks after the leaves fall.

This variety is suitable for standard formation of a bush with a single-arm cordon. The stem should be formed up to 120 cm and 24-25 stems with 40 buds should be left on an adult plant.

Important! Vines that are too short cannot support the weight of the crop.

Diseases and pests

The variety has a 4-point resistance to mildew and oidium, a 2-point resistance to gray rot and requires special preventive measures against anthracnose, chlorosis, bacterial cancer or rubella. You can learn about the system of grape resistance to diseases and pests in a separate article.

Speaking of insects, it should be noted that wasps practically do not harm the fruits, however, the plant can be attacked by scale insects and grape mites.

Frost resistance

“AZOS Hope” bushes can withstand temperatures down to -22 °C. When growing the variety in the southern regions, it is not necessary to cover the vine, but the roots should still be insulated with a layer of mulch or soil. In temperate climates, after pruning, grapes should be removed from the trellis and covered with straw.

Option for covering grapes for the winter

Bushes older than 3 years, with a strong and developed root system, after freezing are able to fully recover in the spring.

Harvest storage

Timely harvested fruits are stored in the refrigerator for a month, however, according to gardeners, many manage to preserve the harvest until the New Year.

Diseases and pests, control methods and prevention

“Nadezhda AZOS” is resistant to some diseases, but there are misfortunes from which this variety is not immune.

Possible diseases include:

• anthracnose - brown spots on the leaves, the leaves wither and dry out completely. For treatment, treatment with the drugs “Fundazol”, “Skor”, “Previkur”, “Ordan”, Bordeaux mixture 1% is used;
• bacterial cancer - whitish neoplasms that first turn black and then become covered with cracks. As a treatment, you need to cut off the growths and treat the sections with copper sulfate. Such manipulations, however, do not always produce results. If treatment is unsuccessful, the bush must be completely removed from the soil and burned. For 4 years, no plants can be planted in the area where the grapes grow;
• escoriosis - dark spots, often the branch dies due to lesions inside the vine invisible to humans. Affected areas must be removed, and healthy areas must be treated with a fungicide, for example, Ridomil Gold, Skor or Tiovit Jet.

Also, sometimes bushes can be susceptible to attack by pests, including:

• grape mite - a pest invisible to the human eye, manifests itself through the appearance of yellow spots on the leaf blades;
• Scale insects are insects with a thin shell.

To prevent the development of diseases, it is necessary to resort to preventive measures in advance. If infection or insect damage does occur, the pathogen should be immediately identified and proper treatment carried out. Most possible lesions can be successfully cured by treating the plant with various drugs.

To avoid such unpleasant situations, you need to think about prevention in advance.

Important! All medications should be used strictly according to the instructions and not exceed the indicated doses.

Measures to promote grape health include:

• timely pruning;
• regular loosening of the soil in spring and autumn;
• removing leaves under the bush before winter;
• You cannot bend the shoots to the ground;
• winter cover with cellophane instead of substrate;
• preservation of the vine without mechanical damage;
• pruning and other manipulations using pointed and always disinfected pruning shears;
• preventive treatment with “Topsin-M” together with “Epin” from November to April;
• treatment with copper-containing products after removing the winter shelter.

Photo

Next, check out the photos and reviews about the “Nadezhda AZOS” variety.

Reviews

“The variety is decent, not capricious, productive, the harvest is of very high quality. Doesn't pea. Disease resistance at the level of Kodryanka.” Svetlana, Novocherkassk

“I consider Nadezhda AZOS one of the strongest varieties. In all my years I have never seen a burst berry. A variety of dark grapes with huge yields, early-medium ripening, large clusters with a large, beautiful berry shape.” Vladimir, Kremenchug

“Nadezhda AZOS is a marketable and quite technologically advanced variety. The only thing is that the taste would be more substantial.” Igor Mukomela, Krasnodar Territory

“Disease resistance, more or less, but this year I suffered from the buffalo leafhopper.” Elena, Sumy region.

“My Nadezhda AZOS pleased me this year - the older the bush, the more beautiful the clusters become; this year the smallest ones weighed 1.2 kg.” Elizaveta Pavlovna

“Nadezhda AZOS” is a grape variety that demonstrates stability and reliability in almost any weather conditions. The bushes do not require labor-intensive and burdensome care, and at the same time they delight gardeners with consistently high yields.

Harvest and storage

Often at the end of August the harvest can be harvested from the bushes. Sometimes the dates may shift to the beginning of September.

Important! Since the stalks

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are strong, it is best for harvesting .
You can store the bunches in several ways:

• hanging it by the leg on a wire;
• in refrigerators;
• in boxes, laying them out with the legs up in one layer.

At room temperature, fruits can be stored for up to 2 months. They are also easy to transport.