Veselka - a very early grape with red berries and a muscat taste Selection: Zagorulko Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Ripening period: very early (95–105 days) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23°C Disease resistance: average Purpose: table form Description of the variety Veselka - a very early table form of grapes selected by Zagorulko Vitaliy Volodymyrovych, which combines early ripening, beautiful red berries, muscat taste and high marketability. The bushes are vigorous, with active shoot growth. The vine ripens well along its entire length. The flower is bisexual, which provides stable and reliable pollination. The clusters are large, conical in shape, of medium density, weighing 600–1000 g. They look attractive and have a good presentation. The berries are large, weighing 12–14 g, egg-shaped, beautiful red. The flesh is fleshy and juicy, quite dense, crispy. The taste is nutmeg, harmonious, with pleasant notes of flavor. The skin is practically not felt when consumed. Veselka has a high yield and good transportability. The clusters tolerate transportation well, maintaining their presentation and taste. Characteristics Ripening period: very early, 95–105 days Beginning of ripening: approximately mid-July Cluster weight: 600–1000 g Cluster shape: conical Cluster density: average Berry weight: 12–14 g Berry shape: ovoid Berry color: red Taste: nutty, harmonious Pulp: fleshy-juicy, dense, crispy Flower: bisexual Growth strength: vigorous Vine ripening: good Yield: high, stable Frost resistance: up to –23°C Disease resistance: average Transportability: high Features of cultivation Veselka requires standard care and timely preventive treatments against the main fungal diseases of grapes, in particular mildew, oidium and gray rot. Despite frost resistance to -23°C, in most regions it is advisable to cover the bushes for the winter to preserve the vines and obtain a high-quality harvest the following season. Advantages of the variety ✓ Very early ripening period ✓ Large marketable clusters ✓ Beautiful red berries ✓ Pleasant muscat taste ✓ Dense crispy pulp ✓ Bisexual flower ✓ Good vine ripening ✓ High yield ✓ High transportability ✓ Promising form of selection Zagorulka V.V.