Review of the best table grape varieties and recommendations for selection

Delicious and juicy grapes are an integral part of the summer fruit basket. The grapes are green, white, pink, red and black, early and late, table and technical. Appetizing bunches are grown not only in the southern regions, but also in the north of the country and in the middle lane. The yield of grapes depends on many factors, including the correct choice of the variety. We will tell you in detail about popular table varieties and their benefits.

Table grapes - what does it mean

Grapes are subdivided into table and technical varieties. What is the difference? Canteens are used for fresh consumptionare grown for personal use and sale. They are distinguished by attractive commercial qualities - the clusters are large and beautiful, the skin of the fruit is thin and fragrant. And technical grapes are used for processing, they prepare grape juices and wines from it.

Table grapes have another name - dessert... The fruits are juicy and sweet, with a pleasant taste. The yield of table varieties is higher than that of technical ones. At the same time, table grapes need nutritious soil, a warm climate, and a spacious plot. In the process of growing, gardeners and farmers pay special attention to fertilizers, watering, and spraying bushes to protect them from pests. That is why grapes often show the best yields in warm regions.

Top best

Before planting table grapes, it is recommended to study popular varieties and choose the most optimal one for your region. One grape is distinguished by juicy and sweet pulp, the other - large and heavy bunches.

Libya

Early ripe table variety... The bushes are vigorous, the leaves are large, the flowers are bisexual. The bunches are large, cylindrical-conical, weight - about 600 g. Fruits are obtuse-ovate, pink color, weight - 10-12 g. The taste is pleasant, nutmeg, colorless juice. Tasting score - 9.6 points. When consumed, the thin skin is not felt. After ripening, the grapes do not crumble or crack, retains marketability and taste.

Libya bears fruit in the third year after planting... It is resistant to frost down to -21 ° C. In central Russia Libya shelter for the winter... Grapes prefer moist and warm soils. Resistance to diseases and pests is average.

Taifi

The Taifi variety has a late ripening period. - the growing season lasts from 160 to 175 days. Young shoots are covered with weak pubescence, leaves are large, flowers are bisexual. The bush is medium-sized, semi-spreading. Bunch weight - from 1.5 to 2.3 kg, cylindrical-conical shape. The stalk is long, the structure of the cluster is loose. The weight of the oblong berry is 7-9 g, the length is about 2.5 cm. The color of the fruit is reddish-pink with a purple tint.

The flesh of Taifi grapes is dense, so it is used for transportation and sale.... The pulp is cartilaginous, fleshy and firm. The taste is harmonious, sweet with pleasant sourness. Taifi is a drought-resistant variety, but its immunity to frost is below average.

Delight

Early ripe grapes Delight can withstand temperatures as low as -25 ° С, in the middle lane for the winter it is not covered. The bunches are conical in shape, weighing 500-700 g, the structure is loose. The berries are oval-rounded, the weight of one is 5-7 g. The skin is of medium thickness, white with a yellowish tint.The taste is sugary, the aroma is rich, sweet.

Delight is prized for its increased resistance to mildew and gray mold... An adult bush yields from 5 to 8 kg of grapes per season. The fruits do not crumple or spoil during transportation, retain their elastic shape and taste.

Attention! Despite the immunity of the variety to diseases, summer residents 1-2 times per season carry out preventive spraying. Use Bordeaux liquid or pesticides. And regular weeding, loosening and mulching help prevent the appearance of insect pests.

Augustine

The early ripe table variety Augustine is recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus region... Frost resistance - up to -22 ° С, immunity to fungal diseases is above average. Vigorous bushes with large dark green leaves. The vine is colored brown or dark red. Augustine begins bearing fruit in the second year after planting. The flowers are bisexual, so the grapes are self-pollinated in any weather, which ensures a stable yield.

Bunch weight - about 400 g, conical shape, pointed to the tip... Berry weight - about 5 g, white color, oval-rounded shape. The pulp is firm, crispy, with several large bones. The taste is pleasant, sweet. Augustine ripens by mid-August, the fruiting period is extended. After ripening, the fruits do not crumble, they stay on the branches for up to two weeks.

Kuban

An early ripe table variety ripens in 120-125 days... The bushes are vigorous, but slightly spreading. The leaves are green, rough, the vine is elastic. The weight of the bunch is about 1 kg, some specimens reach 1.5 kg. The shape is cylindrical, the berries fit tightly to each other. The berry weight is 10-12 g, the shape is round-ovoid, the color is deep dark blue, black. The pulp is juicy, the taste is sweet and sour, balanced. Thin skin is not felt.

Kuban is rarely damaged by wasps; during transportation it does not lose its taste and marketability... Frost resistance of the dessert variety - up to -22 ° С. Immunity to mildew is estimated at 3 points out of 5. Kuban is grown by both amateur gardeners and experienced farmers.

Moldova

Late table variety ripens in 160-165 days after bud break... The bushes are tall, the vines are covered with large green leaves with slight pubescence. The plant produces bisexual flowers, so it does not need pollinating insects. Bunch weight - 400-600 g, cylindrical shape, loose density. The berries are oval, weight - 5 g, black color with a dense waxy coating. The taste is sweet and sour, pleasant. Each berry contains 2-3 seeds. The flesh is firm and crispy.

Moldova bears fruit for 2-3 years after planting, the yield is about 4 kg per 1 sq. m... Differs in resistance to phylloxera, average immunity to mildew. Indicators of winter hardiness - up to -22 ° С.

Kishmish Radiant

Seedless table variety, medium ripening... The bushes are vigorous, the leaves are medium, the flowers are bisexual. The weight of the bunch is about 400 g, some specimens reach 600-800 g. The berries are elongated, ovoid, pink color, light weight - 2-4 g. The grapes shine through in the sun. The skin is dense, the taste is pleasant, delicate. There are no seeds in the fruits.

Kishmish Radiant resistant to powdery mildew, rarely damaged by wasps and aphids... Thanks to its dense peel, it perfectly tolerates transportation. Of the shortcomings, a weak resistance to frost is noted.

Aleshenkin's gift

The ripening period of grapes is 105-115 days, depending on the region of cultivation... The bushes are vigorous, the leaves are green with shine. Gardeners appreciate the variety for its decorative effect - spreading vines will decorate a plot or a gazebo, they look original. The bunches are branchy and loose, weighing about 500 g, conical shape. Berries are oval, white-yellow in color, weighing 4-5 g. The pulp is juicy and crispy, the juice is colorless. The taste is sweet and pleasant.

The yield of an adult plant reaches 25 kg per season. Aleshenkin's gift transportable, average frost resistance. The bushes are unpretentious to care for, but it is important to observe the irrigation regime, because.in case of a lack of water, the berries acquire a sour taste. The variety is rarely damaged by insects, the berries ripen well.

The best early, mid and late-ripening table grapes

Early maturing table varieties ripen in late July or early August, mid-ripening in late summer. Late varieties ripen by autumn, some finish bearing fruit only in October.

Early ripe

Gardeners recommend to pay attention to the Helios grapes... Bushes are medium-sized with large leaves, there is a slight pubescence on the shoots. The bunches are conical, dense, weighing about 500 g. The berries are large, oval, pink in color, weighing 7-10 g. The pulp is sweet, with a nutmeg aftertaste. The flowers are bisexual, they do not need insects. Helios is sheltered for the winter. Harvested after 25 July, used fresh and grown for sale.

Another popular grape is Krainova early gourmet... The bushes are medium-sized, the flowers are only female. The bunches are large, weighing from 500 to 1300 g. The berries are ovoid, pink in color. The pulp is firm, the taste is sweet, the skin is thin. Frost and drought resistance are high. The harvest is stored for up to six months. Shelter for the winter is a must.

Mid-season

The mid-season Marinka variety is grown throughout the country... Branched and medium-sized bushes. Bunch weight - about 360 g, conical shape, loose density. The berries are amber-white, weigh about 6 g. The skin is dense, so the fruits are successfully transported over long distances. The taste is sweet with a rich nutmeg aroma. For the winter, the bushes are covered, during the ripening period they are fertilized with superphosphate.

The Dessert variety also deserves attention. Bunches are cylindrical-conical, the stalk is short, weight - 350-500 g. Fruits are round, attractive pink color. The skin is dense, with a thick waxy coating. Dessert is grown mainly in the southern regions of the country, since the plant needs light and sun.

Late

Late varieties are frost-resistant and rarely get sick, their ripening period is 150-160 days... One of the delicious table varieties is Hercules. Withstands a drop in temperature to -23 ° C, unpretentious in cultivation. Bunch weight - 300 g, conical shape. Berries are oval, sweet and sour, color black and purple. They appreciate Hercules for its commercial qualities and portability.

The late-ripening table variety Italy is also distinguished.... The growing season lasts an average of 134 days. The bushes are medium-sized, the clusters are large, the weight is about 1200 g. The berries are white with an amber tint, the taste is nutmeg, aromatic and juicy. Average frost resistance, increased immunity to diseases.

White and dark table grapes

White varieties sweet, have a pleasant sourness and nutmeg-tart aroma... After harvest, grapes are stored for up to a month. Summer residents allocate Agadai grapes and Pearls of Saba:

1. Agadai... Ripening period is late, recommended for cultivation in warm regions. The oval berry weighs about 6 g, the color is light green with a yellowish tinge. The taste is sweet with an aftertaste.
2. Pearl Saba... Loose bunch weight - 200-500 g, pleasant floral aroma. The berries are round, the skin is thin. The color is white-greenish with a thick waxy bloom. The taste is harmonious and sweet.

Dark table varieties have softer flesh... Their taste is sweeter than that of whites. Common dark varieties - Muromets and Kodryanka:

1. Muromets winter hardy, in cultivation does not require special skills. The bunches are large, weighing 400 g, conical shape. Berries are black with a waxy bloom, oblong-oval, weight - 4-5 g. The taste is pleasant, sweet. Muromets is resistant to mildew, suitable for growing in the Urals and Siberia.
2. Codryanka - an early ripe variety, the duration of the growing season is 117 days, the harvest is harvested in July. The weight of the brush is about 500 g, the fruits are dark blue, oval. The taste is bland, without astringency and sourness. The flesh is firm and crispy.Suitable for planting in the Rostov region.

Best for different growing regions

For central Russia choose varieties of medium ripening, resistant to drought and frost. Baklanovsky grapes please gardeners with large fruits and juicy, sweet pulp, ripens in late June or early August. Kasparovsky grapes are distinguished by immunity to mildew, powdery mildew and gray rot, the berries are white, the taste is pleasant.

Late-ripening varieties are planted in the southern regions - Anthracite, Yalta, Taifi, Asma. The ripening period for such grapes is about 5 months, in some regions it reaches 6-6.5 months. Late grapes are resistant to high humidity, rarely get sick. Fruit weight - from 6 to 10 g, color black, white or pink - depends on the variety.

Early maturing varieties are grown in the Urals and Siberiaresistant to viral and fungal diseases. It is recommended to choose grapes that can withstand temperatures as low as -35 ° C. Suitable grapes for these regions are Lyubava, Transfiguration, Zorevoy.

How to choose a table grape variety

First of all, you need to take into account the growing region... In the Krasnodar Territory, late varieties are planted, in the northern regions - frost-resistant, in the Moscow region and the region - mid-season with immunity to diseases. The yield depends on climatic conditions, soil condition, adherence to the rules of planting and care.

For sale and transportation, grapes with a dense skin are grownso that the fruits do not crack during transportation. For personal use, the thickness of the peel does not matter. Also, when planting, the taste of the fruit is taken into account: some summer residents prefer sweet, others with sourness or nutmeg.

Conclusion

Table grape varieties are grown for fresh consumption, most of them are famous for their juiciness and sweetness. To choose the right grapes, it is recommended to pay attention to the ripening period, the height of the bushes, the weight of the bunches and berries, the taste, as well as reviews from other gardeners. The best table varieties are Libya, Taifi, Delight, Augustine. Large clusters are distinguished by an attractive presentation, and the berries shimmer beautifully in the sun. In planting and care, table varieties do not differ from technical ones, they also like sunny and warm areas.