Helena is an early white grape with a muscat flavor and large clusters. Breeding: Kapelyushny Vasyl Ulyanovich Parental pair: Talisman × Druzhba Ripening period: early (105–110 days) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23°C Disease resistance: good Purpose: table form Description of the variety Helena is an early table hybrid grape form of Kapelyushny Vasyl Ulyanovich selection, obtained from the parental pair Talisman × Druzhba. The form combines large clusters, a pleasant muscat flavor and good growth strength. The bushes are powerful, vigorous. The shoots ripen well during the season. The form is capable of laying 2 clusters per shoot, so to obtain a high-quality harvest, load rationing is desirable. The flower is bisexual, pollination is good. The clusters are large, cylindrical-conical in shape, of medium density or slightly loose, weighing 700–1100 g. The berries are large, oval or ovoid in shape, weighing 12–15 g. The color of the berries is white with a slight yellowish tinge. The skin is thin, almost imperceptible when consumed. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, dense, of a pleasant consistency. The taste is nutmeg, with a slight refreshing sourness. Helena has good frost resistance down to –23°C, good vine ripening and resistance to major diseases. In temperate regions, it is advisable to cover the bushes for the winter. Characteristics Ripening period: early, 105–110 days Ripening period: early — mid-August Cluster weight: 700–1100 g Cluster shape: cylindrical-conical Cluster density: medium, slightly loose Berry weight: 12–15 g Berry shape: oval, ovoid Berry color: white with a yellowish tinge Taste: nutmeg, with a pleasant sourness Pulp: fleshy, juicy, dense Flower: bisexual Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23°C Disease resistance: good Cultivation features For Helena, crop rationing is desirable, since the form can lay 2 clusters per shoot. Annual pruning of fruiting vines to 6–8 buds is recommended. In care, moisture-charging watering in the fall, watering in early summer and preventive treatments against major grape diseases are important. During flowering, excessive watering is undesirable. Advantages of the variety ✓ Early ripening ✓ Large clusters up to 1.1 kg ✓ Large white berries ✓ Pleasant nutmeg taste ✓ Thin edible skin ✓ Fleshy juicy pulp ✓ Bisexual flower ✓ Good ripening of shoots ✓ Good frost resistance ✓ Promising form of selection Kapelyushny V.U.