Thanks to the work of breeders, we can grow even very heat-loving, if not tropical, crops in the middle and cold strip. This also applies to the cultivation of grapes. Until recently, residents of the cold regions could be content with an imported or very small crop. Currently, there is a good selection of winter hardy varieties of grapes.
The most frost-resistant grape varieties
In many ways, the choice of variety depends on the objectives pursued: whether you want to get a beautiful arch, make wine or look for table varieties. Among the cold-resistant varieties of grapes, the following have received good reviews:
- In search of frost-resistant varieties of grapes on the arch, pay attention to the kishmish "Venus" and "La Crescent". Both of them do not need shelter, while berries have a pleasant taste.
- Frost-resistant varieties of table grapes are also represented in a large assortment. For example, the most famous brand "Aleshenkin" is just a bright representative of frost-resistant table varieties.
- Not less often the preference is given to the variety "Krasa Severa". The peculiarity of this particular variety is that berries have an increased concentration of folic acid. This is also a white variety.
- If you like dark winter hardy varieties of grapes, it is worth trying to grow on the "Agat Donskoy" site. The variety is very productive, even prone to overload.
- If you are interested in the most frost-resistant technical grades of grapes, then among them is worth paying attention to the variety "Marinovsky". This is ideal for making dry table wines.
- For white wine, the Riesling variety will be an excellent choice. The maturation period is average, the berries themselves are dense and juicy. Its great advantage in unpretentiousness, so that even a beginner will be able to grow a quality crop.