Shchennikov O.M. is a famous Ukrainian grape grower and breeder. Brought out a lot of new varieties and hybrid forms of grapes. All of them are interesting for their taste and appearance.
Grand Prix – an ultra-early pink grape with an unsurpassed muscat flavor Ripening period: ultra-early (mid-July) Flower type: bisexual (self-pollinating) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to −24…−25 °C Disease resistance: increased Description of the variety Grand Prix is an elite table grape variety of ultra-early ripening, which combines exceptional yield, excellent taste and attractive presentation. The vine ripens perfectly, the bushes give a consistently high yield, and the berries retain their taste even a month after ripening. Clusters weighing 500–1200 g, medium density, with aligned pink berries. The berries are large (12–14 g), dense and crunchy, with a rich harmonious taste and a pronounced muscat aroma. It is characterized by a high sugar content and excellent transportability. Characteristics: Cluster weight: 0.5–1.2 kg Berry weight: 12–14 g Color: pink Taste: rich muscat Frost resistance: −24…−25 °C Transportability: high Storage on the bush: up to 1+ months without loss of quality Advantages of the form: Very early ripening Rich aroma of muscat Large attractive clusters and berries High yield Long storage on the bush Increased resistance to fungal diseases Excellent transportability
Cupid is a very early grape with extra-large clusters and berries Ripening period: very early Breeder: Shchennikov O.M. Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: increased (due to Amur blood in the genotype) Flower type: bisexual (self-pollinated) Purpose: table grapes for fresh consumption, commercial cultivation and early sale Description of the variety Cupid grapes are the latest hybrid form that combines very early ripening, huge clusters and extra-large berries with unsurpassed taste and powerful growth force. Berries are pink-red, fiery in color, very large, with dense and crispy pulp, harmonious sweet taste. The clusters are impressive in size - up to 50 cm long and more, with perfectly formed berries. The variety is distinguished by stable high yield - up to two inflorescences per shoot. The vine ripens early, which guarantees reliable fruiting even in regions with short summers. Characteristics Bunch weight: very large (up to 50 cm long) Berry weight: extra large Color: pink-red, fiery Taste: harmonious, sweet Flesh: dense, crunchy Transportability: high Advantages of the form Very early ripening - one of the first to enter the market Large bunches and berries of attractive bright color High yield (up to 2 inflorescences per shoot) Powerful growth and early ripening of the vine Increased frost resistance thanks to Amur genes Excellent presentation and transportability
Bila Nadiya – a very early white grape with a harmonious taste Breeding: Schennikov O.M. Ripening period: very early (95–105 days) Flower functionality: bisexual Growth strength: average (approximately) Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Purpose: table variety for fresh consumption and sale Description of the variety Bila Nadiya – a very early white grape variety, created by breeder Schennikov O.M. The grape forms large clusters weighing 700–1500 g with attractive ovoid berries weighing 15–20 g. The variety is distinguished by its harmonious taste and resistance to frost. Characteristics Bunch weight: 700–1500 g Berry weight: 15–20 g Berry shape: ovoid Berry color: white Taste: harmonious Flower: bisexual Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Advantages of the variety Very early ripening Large bunches and ovoid berries Harmonious taste High frost resistance Suitable for fresh consumption and sale