Grade Arkady - one of the most wonderful table varieties with excellent taste and high, and sometimes record, crops of berries.
It is one of the best-selling grape varieties; it is among the top five in the market..
Not recommended for beginners, as it requires constant attention and careful care.
What kind is it?
Arcadia refers to table varieties, has a yellow color with pruine (wax bloom) white.
Description grape varieties "Arcadia"
Bushes high, characterized by rapid growth of branches. The volume of fruitful shoots 50-70% of the total.
Bunches are ranked as large and very large. They have an average density, usually branching. The weight of one bunch may vary from 500 g to 2.5 kg.
The leaves are large, slightly dissected, have five lobes, a bristle and a thin fluff from below. Color - light green.
Large berries, on average, with a five-ruble coin, that is, from 27 × 24 mm and larger. The shape may be heart-shaped or ovoid. The average mass of berries - 11 g. After the final maturation, the color becomes honey or amber.
The flesh is very juicy and meaty. The taste is harmonious, unobtrusive and light, when ripe, there may be notes of nutmeg. The skin is thin, but durable. The acidity is small - up to 6 g per liter, the sugar content is also low - 14-16%.
Table grapes are loved by both gardeners and consumers. That is why our site presents a great variety of them. For example, you can get acquainted with the grapes of Karmakod, Korinka Russkaya, Alexander, Lily of the Valley, Delight White, Bull's Eye, Pleven or Friendship and choose the one that suits you best.
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Photo grape "Arcadia":
Breeding history
Sort - hybrid, bred in Odessa, in IViV name Tairov. Parents - "Cardinalwho gave high quality fruits, and Moldova, from it passed resistance to adverse climatic conditions.
Specifications
When does Arkady ripen? This is a grape very early ripening. From the beginning of the appearance of the ovaries to harvesting, no more than 110-115 days pass
The variety has a very high yield.up to record numbers. Averages - 20 kg of berries from the bush, a record - over 50. The coefficient of fruitfulness reaches 1.5. In conjunction with excellent transportability this leads Arkady to the top five, consisting of the main market leaders. Remarkable decorative qualities complete the picture - the clusters look very attractive and elegantly on the shoots and after removal.
TO merits You can also include a friendly ripening at about the same time, a great taste of berries and their delicate exquisite aroma.
Among the varieties of ripening early I would like to note: Red Delight, Nesvetaya's Gift, Muromets.
The variety is self-pollinating and pollinating for female varieties such as Laura, Talisman, Kesha.
Possesses excellent weather resistance, withstands frosts of up to 20 ° without shelter, with shelter over 26 °.
The region of zoning is very extensive, the variety was most widely spread in the Crimea, Zaporizhia and Lviv regions. In addition, it grows in Central Russia and in Europe.
It has good resistance to mildew at the level of 2-3 points. Oidium is not protected.
To others disadvantages relate:
- Poor tolerance to changes in soil moisturereacts by cracking the berries;
- Not able to independently resist rot;
- Prone to overload bushes and as a consequence, chopping berries;
- Sort does not tolerate cold winds, needs an abundance of light.
Diseases and pests
Arcadia is rarely affected by mildew due to innate stability. In order to completely eliminate the possibility of this disease, spraying is carried out with 3% nitrafen, Bordeaux liquid or 3% iron sulphate. Processing recommended outside the flowering period.
To prevent fungal diseases, especially oidium, you can use the following tools:
- A solution of potassium permanganate of medium concentration (pink color of the liquid);
- Mullein solution;
- Sulfur preparations - ground or colloid.
To always be fully prepared, you can familiarize yourself with other types of diseases that grapes are prone to. Our website provides detailed information on the signs and measures to combat bacterial cancer, anthracnose, rubella, chlorosis and bacteriosis.
Variety Arcadia prone attacks of many pests. These include wasps, insects, mites, birds and mice.
Among harmful insects it is necessary to be afraid of the flea beetles, the mining of moles, phylloxera, leafworms, weevils,. Insecticides are used against them - Actellic, Zolon, Fastak, Antio, and acaricides (Omait, Sanmite, Apollo, Fufanon) are against ticks.
The most effective protection against wasps is harvesting before the berries perespeyut. Otherwise, they burst, and the resulting juice actively attracts pests.
As a mechanical protection used mesh, which wrap each individual bunch. A good result is obtained from the use of baits and traps that distract the attention of the sweet teeth from the harvest.
To destroy wasps, use organophosphorus compounds (dichlorvos, chlorophos) or boric acid.
Scarab possesses repellent properties - a drug created during smoking.
It has a sharp smell of smoke that the wasps cannot stand. To save Arcadia from the mice, in the fall the branches are sprayed with nitrafen up to the shelter.
Among the shoots prepared for wintering, lay out small pieces of rubber, burnt wool or felt. An unpleasant smell will scare off rodents and save the vines from their threat.
Against birds, there are several effective ways:
- Biological method - attraction of natural enemies. This is, first of all, cats. In addition, in many localities live birds of prey - peregrine falcons, kites, and hawks;
- Mechanical method. You can put a scarecrow near the vineyard or close the planting grid. Fishing lines from fishing line are often used as shelter. It should be borne in mind that birds get tangled in them, cannot get out and die. Such traps will have to constantly clean the corpses. More humane metal and polymer mesh, which do not allow the birds to the berries, but do not kill them.
Specificity and differences of varieties
Differences Arcadia pink:
- The berries are pink in color with a purple tint;
- The smaller size of clusters and berries;
- The taste is more intense and intense;
- Later ripening periods - up to 130 days from the formation of the ovary;
- The density of the pulp in the berries is higher;
- Berries do not crack due to humidity drops;
- This variety is discussed in more detail in the article “The Grape Variety Helios” (this is the second name for Arcadia Rose).
Photo grapes "Arcadia Rose":
Differences Arcadia early:
- Maturation is accelerated for a week, the development period is only 110 days;
- The flesh is denser;
- Resistant to oidium with a score of 3-4 points;
- Resistance to frost below - tolerates up to 23 °;
- Almost not subject to damage from wasps;
- The size of the berries and clusters is inferior to Arcadia.
So, Arcadia is one of the most suitable varieties for trade. Proper care provides a high yield, dense skin - transportability, and high taste properties - guaranteed demand.
And just lovers of grapes in the cultivation of this variety will be able not only to eat plenty of wonderful berries, but also to share with friends.
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