How do you recognize the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ grape variety? And how does it taste? We will introduce you to the Kischmisch grape and explain what needs to be considered when growing and caring for grapes.
The name ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ is quite a tongue twister, but it is a real insider tip among the table grapes behind it. The table grape variety known in Ukraine is not only a visual highlight, but also scores points in terms of taste. We will show you what the special features of this grape variety are and how you can cultivate them in your garden.
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- ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’: Wanted poster
- Taste and characteristics of the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ variety
- Special features when cultivating and caring for the table grape
- Harvest and use Kischmisch grapes
‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’: Wanted poster
| fruit | Table grape; small; rose-colored |
| taste | sweet, aromatic, nutmeg note |
| Harvest time | medium early |
| Vigor | medium strength |
| climate | sunny, warm |
| Diseases and pests | prone to fungal diseases |
| Sensitivity to frost | small amount |
Taste and characteristics of the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ variety
The ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ was bred in Moldova from the Cardinal ’and‘ Kischmisch Rosowi ’varieties. Due to their good fertility, high yields are possible. The seedless table grape ripens medium early and shows itself in autumn with pink, small and oval berries. These form large, loose grapes that are an eye-catcher in every fruit bowl. The ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ offers very sweet, aromatic berries with a note of nutmeg with a sugar content of around 210 g / L.
The red colored autumn leaves make the plant itself a splash of color in your garden even after the harvest. The vine is medium-strong and has a hardiness to frost down to around -20 ° C. However, it has only a low level of resistance to fungal diseases.
Special features when cultivating and caring for the table grape
Which location is suitable for the table grapes, such as the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’? A sunny, warm location with good ventilation is ideal for the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’. Detailed information on the Planting grapevines we have compiled for you in our special article.
The ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ has a good frost resistance, but at temperatures lower than around -20 ° C we recommend protecting the plant with a fleece. If you want to plant the vine in a very calcareous soil with a high pH value, you should definitely pay attention to a lime-tolerant base. How well the vine grows, especially in difficult locations, is primarily determined by the rootstock.
Tip: When you buy a table grape, it is usually grafted. But what does refined mean and is it even necessary? When grafting, a vine is cut off and grafted onto another vine. The result is a graft of which the actual variety, in this case the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’, sits on top. Grapevines are grafted so that the roots of the rootstock are tolerant of phylloxera introduced from North America (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae) are. This is the only way to ensure safe cultivation in Europe. The growth depends not only on the cultivar on top, but also on the substrate underneath. There are rootstocks that are adapted to specific locations, such as drought-stress-tolerant or lime-tolerant varieties.
In order to be able to use the vine well for many years, the plants need a climbing aid and an annual pruning. There are very different forms of upbringing. A common form is overhead training as a pergola or as a green roof. The grapes are well protected from sunburn and can serve as an edible decoration.
Spring is the ideal time to cut the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’. To prevent large wounds, we recommend avoiding cuts back into the old wood.
When maintaining the ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’, it is also important to combat harmful fungi such as powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) and downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) very important, especially if the plant is growing in a less than optimal location. In our special article about Mildew on wine we will show you how to recognize, prevent and control powdery mildew.
Like all vines, ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ also has a rather low nutrient requirement, which is why annual fertilization in April is sufficient. This is important, for example, to avoid a magnesium deficiency. We recommend that you use a fertilizer that has a good long-term effect and is composed primarily of organic components. On the other hand, you should absolutely avoid fertilizers containing chloride, as the vine cannot tolerate them. Our Plantura organic universal fertilizer is a predominantly organic fertilizer with a natural long-term effect that is ideal for your vines. More exciting tips about Fertilizing grapevines can be found in our special article.
Harvest and use Kischmisch grapes
The ‘Kischmisch Lutschistji’ is ready for harvest as early as the beginning of September, depending on the location. The seedless grapes are very suitable for direct consumption. In addition, the berries can be juiced and processed into a delicious jelly.
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