Venus grapes: what you need to know about it, description of the variety, reviews

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People have been cultivating vineyards since ancient times; such a healthy and tasty fruit was popular especially in Ancient Greece and Babylon. Venus grapes are an excellent choice for wine connoisseurs and simply lovers of ripe and juicy grapes. This variety is unpretentious in cultivation and care.

Description of Venus grapes

Description and characteristics of Venus grapes

The variety is early ripening. The bushes are vigorous, the vines ripen well, the flowers are bisexual. The variety pollinates well on its own, so it is not necessary to have other varieties nearby. Venus has cylindroconical clusters, medium density or loose. Weight – 200-500 g. The fruits are round, 2-3 g, dark blue in color. In warm climates they ripen in the 1st half of August. The pulp is juicy, slightly slimy, sweet, with a currant flavor. The skin is thin, there are no seeds. The transportability of the fruit is low.

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The variety is resistant to cold, the bush can withstand down to -26 ° C, and can be grown in an uncovered form on trellises and arbors.

Description

Description of the variety Venus seedless, which means seedless, classifies it as sultanas, notes the early ripening of berries (about 120 days), yield (up to 200 - 250 centners per hectare), high sugar content (from 18 to 20%) , acidity from 6 to 7%, fleshy texture and juiciness of the berries.

The average weight of a bunch is 200-300 grams, the berries are round, small or medium in size, weighing from two to three grams. The fruits are deep blue in color, abundantly covered with pruin (pruin is a waxy coating on the berries, leaves and shoots of grapes, providing protection from microorganisms, climatic influences and mechanical damage), which ensures good safety during transportation and storage.

Rules for growing a bush

In order for Venus grapes to grow and develop well, and then produce an excellent harvest, it is necessary to choose a suitable place for it and plant the seedling correctly.

Selecting a location

Venus grapes prefer sunny areas, but protected from strong winds. It can be planted next to buildings or fences, but at some distance from them. The selected area needs to be prepared: dig up, level the ground, dig holes for seedlings.

Preparing for landing

It is preferable to plant one- or two-year-old seedlings. These are the ones sold in stores. At a young age they take root better. Before planting, you need to carry out simple preparation: cut off the tips of the roots that have dried out, and dip the roots in a solution of a root formation stimulator. Leave for 0.5-1 day. Stimulation allows the seedling to take root faster.

Planting scheme

If you need to plant not one bush, but several, then they are placed at a distance of 2.5-3 m. This area is necessary so that the plants are provided with adequate nutrition and moisture.

How to plant: dig holes 0.5-0.7 m wide and deep. Pour drainage into the bottom, add a layer of humus and ash on top, mix with plain soil. The soil is necessary so that the roots of the bushes do not come into contact with fertilizer, which can burn them. Lower the root system into the hole, deepen it up to the neck, and cover it with soil. Compact it a little and water the plant. When the water settles, mulch the circle with vegetable mulch.

Mulch will help retain soil moisture longer and reduce the amount of watering, loosening and weeding. Weeds do not grow under a dense layer, the soil is not compacted and remains moist.

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Recommendations for plant care

Caring for Venus grapes is not difficult for either experienced gardeners or beginners. All work is standard: watering, fertilizing, loosening the soil, pruning, shelter for wintering.

Watering the variety

Like any plant, Venus grapes need to be watered. While the seedlings are taking root, they are watered frequently - at least 2 times a week. After the roots have formed, you can water once a month. Mature bushes can already obtain water themselves, but in extreme heat they also need additional watering. 3-5 buckets of water are poured onto each plant. In dry autumn it is necessary to carry out moisture-recharging irrigation.

Fertilizing

Venus grapes are fertilized 3 times a year. The bushes are fed in the spring, as soon as the growing season begins, before flowering and after fruit set. Both organic and synthetic fertilizers are used. Under each bush add 1-2 buckets of humus and 1-2 kg of ash. In the 2nd and 3rd feedings, the content of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers is increased.

Preparing the plant for winter

Despite their frost resistance, grape roots need to be insulated for the winter. To do this, cover the soil under the bushes with a thick layer of mulch. You can use straw, hay and fallen leaves. Underneath them, the roots breathe and receive oxygen. The shoots do not need to be covered; they ripen well and are not affected by frost.

general characteristics

The Venus grape variety was developed in North America in the 60-70s of the last century and is still popular among gardeners in many countries around the world.

This is an unpretentious plant: it does not require special care in winter and easily tolerates frost. It is characterized by productivity and early maturity. Suitable for growing in central Russia, where the climate is not as accommodating as in the south.

Features of the plant

According to the description, Venus grapes have strong, spreading vines, above average height. The leaves are light green, medium in size, the trunk is strong.

The berries on a bunch of grapes are located close to each other and have a rounded shape. The weight of one bunch is from 300 to 700 g.

fruits are dark blue, with a white coating;
sugar containing 20%;
has a pleasant aroma with notes of nutmeg and strawberries;
the pulp is juicy, has no seeds;
the skin is soft and pleasant to the taste.

The harvest begins in August; the fruits have the ability to withstand rainy and dry weather. The berries do not crack when weather conditions change and are well transportable.

Protection from diseases and pests

The Venus variety has high disease resistance. It is not affected by mildew, gray rot and oidium. But for prevention, plants should be sprayed with fungicide solutions before signs of disease appear. When a fungal infection appears, you need to treat it again, but take the drugs in a therapeutic dose. In the period after setting berries, it is necessary to use biological products that are less toxic than chemical ones, since the fruits ripen early and toxic substances may remain in the plant at the time of harvest.

Venus in your kitchen

The Venus grape variety will be indispensable in your kitchen. This type of grape is perfect for making homemade raisins. Preservation in the form of a variety of compotes, juices and even wines. Juicy berries and mild taste will perfectly complement other dishes you have prepared. Venus berries can serve as a decoration for delicious pies and cakes. Every housewife has experimented more than once and created small masterpieces in her kitchen in the form of jelly, marmalade or jam.

Many people praise Venus. And this is not without reason. Because this variety is not demanding to care for, and it brings a lot of harvest. It will be a godsend for those who don’t easily like to eat it, but also don’t mind making money. No customer can resist its aromatic notes of currants. And Venus’ attractive appearance will not leave anyone indifferent.

Having tasted these grapes, you will not notice how they will become an integral element of your table, both festive and everyday. Buying it will not ruin your family; the price of Venus grape seedlings is quite reasonable. And caring for it won’t take much time. Eating these grapes will saturate your body with useful substances and vitamins.

Harvest and storage

Venus grapes are early, the bunches can be collected already in early August. At this time, the fruits gain sweetness and become juicy. The berries are suitable fresh for consumption, sale, and processing. You can use them to prepare canned foods, preparations, make juice and dry sultanas. As a raw material for sultanas, this grape variety is recognized as one of the best.

Like many early varieties, Venus does not last long, so it needs to be either processed or sold. You can leave ripe and undamaged brushes for storage. Store in boxes in the basement or in a cool, dry place. To extend the shelf life, the bunches need to be covered with a layer of paper.

Venus is a seedless variety of American origin, but is well adapted to the Russian climate. It does not need to be covered for the winter. The fruits ripen early and are ready for consumption in August. For this, the variety is valued by gardeners who grow grapes for sale.

Application

The Venus grape variety can rightfully be considered universal. It can be used to make drinks such as juices, dry wines, compotes, as well as desserts such as jams or marmalade. There are many recipes. It is also good for fresh consumption and as raisins.

Gardeners in Volgograd, Moscow, Kaliningrad and other regions of Russia and neighboring countries speak favorably of Venus grapes as a productive and unpretentious plant.

Breeders also note its unusual taste with bright currant notes, a pleasant aroma and the absence of even rudimentary seeds, which makes it a welcome guest on their plots.