Variety Viktor

Viktor is a hybrid form of amateur breeding by V. M. Krainov, created with the participation of Talisman and Kishmish Luchistyi. It ripens early — about 110–120 days after bud break. The cluster is large, conical or broadly conical, branched, of medium density or loose, usually 500–1500 g. The berries are very large, elongated-oval, sometimes with a slightly pointed tip, 10–18 g: pink in the shade and darkening to dark pink in the sun. The flesh is fleshy and juicy, the skin thin, the taste harmonious; sugar content 17–19%, acidity 6–7 g/l. The flower is hermaphroditic, and no pollinator is needed.

The bush is vigorous, the vine ripens well, and saplings take root easily. Pruning the shoots to 8–10 buds and a bush load of 32–40 buds are recommended: with underloading the bush grows too lush and turns to foliage, with overloading it loses taste. It is well resistant to downy mildew and gray mold and moderately resistant to powdery mildew. Wasps do not spoil the berries, and protective bags help against birds and hornets in some years. Frost resistance is about −23 °C, and the vine is covered for winter.