4-bud cuttings (i.e., four internodal segments) are a standard form of planting material often used for grape propagation.
Alpha (form Kalugin V.M.) Breeder: Kalugin V.M. Ripening period: 110–115 days (medium early) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to −23 °C Disease resistance: high, berries do not crack with excess moisture Description of the variety Alpha is a medium-early, high-yielding table grape form with excellent taste and marketability. The clusters are large, cylindrical, of medium density, weighing from 700 g to 1.5 kg. The berries are large, 26×36 mm in size, dark in color, with an attractive waxy coating. The pulp is dense, crispy, fleshy and juicy, with a harmonious sweet taste. Characteristics Berry weight: 18–20 g Cluster weight: 0.7–1.5 kg Taste: harmonious, rich, varietal Purpose: fresh table, market sale Transportability: high — berries hold firmly on the ridge, retain their presentation well Yield: consistently high Advantages of the variety Large, attractive clusters Harmonious taste with high sugar content Increased frost resistance Does not crack even in excessive humidity Very promising for market cultivation
Baikonur - early grapes with elongated dark purple berries Breeder: Pavlovsky E.G. (hybrid Talisman × Krasunya) Ripening period: early (early August) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to −23 °C Disease resistance: high Wasp resistance: very high Description of the variety Baikonur is a new hybrid form of grapes with large elongated berries and exquisite taste, derived from the crossing of the Talisman and Krasunya varieties. It is distinguished by its excellent presentation, stable yield and good transportability. The clusters are large, of medium density, cylindro-conical shape, weighing 700–1200 g. The berries are elongated, nipple-shaped, 4–5 cm long, weighing 12–15 g, dark purple in color with a pruin (wax) coating. The pulp is dense, juicy, with a harmonious taste and pleasant notes of condensed milk. Characteristics Cluster weight: 0.7–1.2 kg Berry weight: 12–15 g Berry length: 4–5 cm Berry shape: elongated, nipple-shaped Color: dark purple with a waxy coating Taste: harmonious with notes of condensed milk Transportability: high Tendency to pea-stalking: none Advantages of the variety Early ripening (early August) Very attractive elongated berries Excellent taste with unique milky notes Resistance to cracking and wasp damage Can hang on the bush for a long time, maintaining quality High frost resistance (up to −23 °C)
Dniprovskyi Kvartal is an early red grape with a rich muscat flavor. Breeder: Kalugin V.M. Ripening period: early (August 15–25) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to −23 °C Disease resistance: high Description of the variety Dniprovskyi Kvartal is a bright early table grape variety with large clusters and a pronounced muscat aroma. The bushes are powerful, the vine ripens well, the yield is consistently high. The clusters are large, weighing 0.7–1.5 kg, of medium density. The berries are large (15–20 g), red in color, with fleshy-crisp pulp and a rich, harmonious muscat flavor. The variety is distinguished by good transportability and attractive presentation, which makes it popular among buyers. Characteristics Bunch weight: 0.7–1.5 kg Berry weight: 15–20 g Berry color: red Taste: harmonious muscat Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Early ripening Rich muscat taste Large bunches and berries Powerful growth and stable yield Attractive presentation High transportability
Tornado – large dark purple grapes with exceptional taste and yield Selection: Kalugin V.M. Ripening period: early – early medium (120–130 days) Growth strength: very vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Disease resistance: high (according to observations of the first years) Purpose: table variety for fresh consumption and commercial cultivation Description of the variety Tornado – a spectacular table grape variety with extremely large berries and powerful growth force. It is distinguished by its exceptional presentation, stable yield and excellent taste. The clusters are very large, weighing from 0.8–1.5 kg to 2.5 kg and more. The berries are elongated-oval, of a rich dark purple color, average size 48×26 mm, weighing 20–25 g, individual ones up to 35 g. The pulp is fleshy, dense, with a pleasant crunch and harmonious taste. The crop is well stored on the bush even after full ripening. Characteristics Weight of the bunch: 0.8–2.5 kg+ Weight of the berry: 20–35 g Color: dark purple Taste: harmonious Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Very large bunches and berries Exceptionally attractive appearance Fleshy-crisp pulp High and stable yield Good transportability and keeping quality Powerful growth force
Krasava - large purple grapes with a harmonious taste Selection: Kalugin V.M. Origin: Talisman × Velyka Ripening period: early-medium Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Disease resistance: high Purpose: table variety, suitable for fresh consumption and sale Description of the variety Krasava is a new hybrid form of grapes that combines large, attractive berries and excellent taste. Obtained as a result of crossing the Talisman and Velyka varieties. The bushes are vigorous, the vine ripens well, the variety bears fruit stably. The clusters are large, of medium density, conical in shape, weighing 800–1500 g. The berries are elongated, purple in color, large - about 20 g. The pulp is dense, fleshy, with a harmonious taste, the sugar content reaches 20%. Characteristics Bunch weight: 0.8–1.5 kg Berry weight: about 20 g Color: purple Taste: harmonious Sugar content: up to 20% Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Large and attractive berries Harmonious sweet taste Strong bush and stable fruiting High frost resistance (up to –23 °C) Good resistance to diseases
Chorne Oblako – large-fruited early grape with crispy pulp Selection: Kalugin V.M. Ripening period: early (110–115 days) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Disease resistance: average/above average Purpose: table variety for fresh consumption and sale Description of the variety Chorne Oblako is an attractive hybrid form of grapes with large dark berries and dense crispy pulp. Clusters are cylindrical in shape, of medium density, weighing from 700 g to 1.5 kg. Berries are 26×36 mm in size, weighing 18–20 g, dark saturated color, with good sugar accumulation and harmonious varietal taste. The variety is distinguished by very high yield and market appeal. It does not crack from excess moisture. After spring frosts, it recovers well and is able to yield a harvest in the same season. To obtain the highest quality harvest, bunches need to be rationed. Characteristics Bunch weight: 0.7–1.5 kg Berry weight: 18–20 g Berry size: 26×36 mm Color: dark Taste: harmonious, varietal Pulp: dense, fleshy, crispy Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Large, attractive berries Harmonious taste with good sugar Dense, crispy pulp High yield and market appeal Does not crack from excess moisture Recovers well after spring frosts and yields Good transportability
Pepper Black - very early grape with large elongated-oval berries Selection: Kalugin V.M. Ripening period: very early (100–105 days) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Purpose: table variety for fresh consumption and sale Description of the variety Pepper Black - a very early ripening grape variety selected by Kalugin V.M. The berries are large, weighing 18–20 g, black in color, elongated-oval in shape with a slight curvature, resembling a "finger", up to 5 cm long. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, with a harmonious taste, which makes this variety popular among connoisseurs of quality grapes. The clusters are large, weighing 600–1100 g. The bushes are vigorous, with good frost resistance. Characteristics Bunch weight: 600–1100 g Berry weight: 18–20 g Berry color: black Berry shape: elongated-oval, curved ("finger") Taste: harmonious Pulp: fleshy, juicy Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Advantages of the variety Very early ripening Large, attractive berries of unusual shape Harmonious taste Strong-growing bushes High frost resistance
Tsimus kishmish – ultra-early seedless grape with lemon muscat Originator: Oleg Mykhailovych Pysanko Ripening period: ultra-early (95–100 days) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Disease resistance: above average Seedlessness: kishmish Purpose: table variety for fresh consumption and commercial cultivation Description of the variety Tsimus kishmish is an extremely early and bright representative of seedless varieties, which impresses with its harmonious taste and attractive appearance. The berries are amber-yellow, as if filled with sunlight, with a distinct lemon-muscat aroma and delicate fruity notes. The clusters are very large, from 800 g to 1.5 kg, individual specimens can exceed 2 kg. The berries are small, 5–7 g each, with fleshy and juicy pulp, ideal for fresh consumption and diet food. Characteristics Cluster weight: 0.8–1.5 kg (up to 2 kg+) Berry weight: 5–7 g Color: amber-yellow Taste: lemon-muscat with fruity tones Flower: bisexual Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Seedlessness: raisin Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Ultra-early ripening Bright lemon-muscat aroma Large, attractive clusters Seedless Resistant to berry cracking High transportability Increased resistance to diseases
Katyusha is an early grape with large clusters and a rich muscat flavor. Selection: Kalugin V.M. Ripening period: early (end of August) Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to –23 °C Disease resistance: average Purpose: table variety, suitable for fresh consumption and sale Description of the variety Katyusha is an attractive early table grape variety with large clusters and a bright muscat flavor. The bushes are vigorous, bear fruit well, the vine ripens completely. The clusters are large, weighing from 0.8 to 1.8 kg, of medium density. The berries are dark red, large — 15–18 g, some reach more than 20 g. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, with a pronounced harmonious muscat flavor. Characteristics Bunch weight: 0.8–1.8 kg Berry weight: 15–18 g (some over 20 g) Color: dark red Taste: muscat Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Large, attractive bunches Rich muscat aroma High yield Early ripening Good transportability
Zironka is a very early pink grape with large clusters Breeder: Baranov V.P. Origin: Darinka Lux × In Memory of the Surgeon Ripening period: very early (7–10 days earlier than Super Extra) Flower type: bisexual Growth strength: vigorous Frost resistance: up to −23 °C Disease resistance: increased Description of the variety Zironka is a new promising grape variety that combines very early ripening, large attractive clusters and high transportability. The vine ripens well, the variety bears fruit stably even in adverse conditions. The clusters are cylindro-conical, of medium density, weighing 1.0–2.0 kg. The berries are large, weighing 8–10 g, ovoid in shape, pale pink in color. The pulp is fleshy, with a harmonious taste, each berry has 1–2 seeds. The berries do not crack even during heavy rainfall, they retain their presentation and taste well during transportation. Characteristics Cluster weight: 1.0–2.0 kg Berry weight: 8–10 g Color: pink Taste: harmonious Seeds: 1–2 Transportability: high Advantages of the variety Very early ripening (formerly Super Extra) Large clusters and attractive berries Flesh is fleshy, with a harmonious taste Resistance to cracking even during rains High transportability Strong growth and good ripening of the vine