Lara - early dark blue grapes with floral muscat and notes of cherry Selection: under study Ripening period: early (100–105 days) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –24°C Disease resistance: above average Purpose: table form Description of the variety Lara - a promising hybrid form of table grapes of early ripening, which combines high yield, large berries and exquisite muscat taste. The bushes are vigorous, with good growth strength. The flower is bisexual, which ensures good pollination and stable berry setting. The clusters are large, cone-shaped, medium loose, massive and well-formed. The berries are large, weighing 16–18 g, oval-ovate in shape, measuring approximately 22×45 mm. The color of the berries is rich dark blue. The pulp is dense, fleshy and juicy. The taste is pronounced floral muscat, with pleasant fruity notes of cherry. The form is very productive, can form up to 4 inflorescences per shoot, therefore it requires rationing of the crop. When overloaded, the ripening period can shift to early-mid. Lara has frost resistance to -24°C and above-average disease resistance, with increased resistance to mildew and oidium. Characteristics Ripening period: early, 100–105 days When overloaded: 110–115 days Berry weight: 16–18 g Berry size: about 22×45 mm Berry shape: oval-ovoid Berry color: dark blue Taste: floral nutmeg, fruity notes of cherry Pulp: dense, fleshy, juicy Flower: bisexual Growth strength: vigorous Yield: very high Frost resistance: up to –24°C Disease resistance: above average Features of cultivation Lara requires mandatory crop regulation, as it can lay up to 4 inflorescences per shoot. To obtain large berries and uniform ripening, it is advisable not to overload the bush. The form develops best in sunny, well-ventilated areas. Moderate watering is recommended during the period of growth and filling of berries, as well as standard preventive treatments against fungal diseases. Advantages of the variety ✓ Early ripening period ✓ Large dark blue berries ✓ Pronounced floral muscat ✓ Fruity notes of cherry in the taste ✓ Dense fleshy and juicy pulp ✓ Very high yield ✓ Bisexual flower ✓ Frost resistance to –24°C ✓ Disease resistance above average ✓ Promising form for home and commercial cultivation