Variety Damask Rose (Chaush Pink)

Damask Rose, also known as Chaush Pink, is an old table variety of Turkish origin (pedigree: Chaush White × Pehlivan Kara), a variety of the well-known Chaush group. It ripens early. The cluster is cylindrical, branched, medium-sized, weighing on average 0.8–1.4 kg. The berries are elongated, egg-shaped, up to 12 g: whitish, with a delicate pink pointed tip. The skin is thin and is eaten together with the flesh. The taste is harmonious, sugar content up to 17%.

The bush is vigorous. The flower is functionally female, so other pollinator varieties are desirable nearby (artificial pollination sometimes helps). The vine is pruned to 7–8 buds and the shoots are thinned. Frost resistance is low, so it is better to cover the vine for winter.