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Grape growing on Stord

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Calendar for grape growing

In the calendar I record various data from the vineyard. Below is a short list of the times that are important to get the most out of the plants.

  • January: Pruning
  • February: Natural fertilizer application - Pruning
  • March: Mineral fertilizer application
  • April: Maintenance of training wires
  • May: Planting out small plants that have overwintered in pots
  • June: Removing shoots that are too dense and tying up
  • July: Topping of shoots
  • August: Removing leaves in the grape zone
  • September–October: Harvesting of grapes
  • December: Winter pruning

Blue Table Grapes

Author: Knut Sætrevik

Muskat Bleu

This is a very good muscat variety for greenhouse. Can be tried against a good wall or by masonry facing south. Good resistance to diseases. The grapes are medium-sized on loose clusters. Medium growth.

Figure: Muskat Bleu

Muskat Bleu

Blå donau

The variety comes from south-east Europe and has a fine muscat flavor. It ripens around 15 September against a south-facing wall or masonry. The grapes are medium-sized on medium clusters. It is assumed to tolerate frost down to -18°C.

Figure: Blå Donau

Blå Donau

Don Muskat.

It originates from the Don region of Russia. The Russian name is Muscat Donscoi. This is actually a wine grape but it has a full-bodied and good muscat flavor that reminds of blackcurrant. Dense full clusters with medium-sized grapes. The variety can produce a very good sweet dessert wine. The grapes ripen towards the end of September against a south-facing wall or masonry, but can hang long after ripening without taking damage. -20°C

Figure: Don Muskat

Don Muskat

Michurinski.

This is a Russian cross with fine muscat flavor. The grapes are large on medium clusters. It is very resistant to diseases. Ripens in the middle of September against a south-facing wall or masonry. Winter hardy to -24°C

Cosmonaut

Cosmonaut is a variety from Russia. Quite large grapes on large clusters. Firm consistency on the grapes, which have good flavor. It is ripe in the second half of September against a south-facing wall or masonry. winter hardy to -22°C.

Figure: Cosmonaut

Cosmonaut

Kuzminski Sinni ( Tidligere C.G.L.02 5 43)

The variety was crossed in Russia by Kuzmin. It has medium grapes on medium-large clusters. Good flavor on the grapes. It is among the earliest to ripen. Can in some years be susceptible to powdery mildew. Winter hardy to -30°C

Figure: Kuzminski Sinni

Kuzminski Sinni

Zilga

It was crossed in Latvia. This grape has a flavor that for many reminds of bilberry / bog bilberry. It is very high-yielding and vigorously growing. Medium clusters and grapes. Likes neutral to acidic soil and should not have lime added. Easy variety to grow. The variety can also be used for rosé wine. It tolerates down to -35°C

Figure: Zilga

Zilga

Author: Knut Sætrevik