Muscat Bead

Muscat Bead — an early-ripening table grape variety, maturing in the first half of August. The vines are vigorous with well-matured, yellow-brown or brown-colored canes. Leaves are medium-sized, round, five-lobed, deeply lobed, rough, with a characteristic hairy underside. Bunches are medium-sized, ranging from 270 to 600 grams, conical or cylindrical-conical in shape, medium to dense. Berries are medium-sized, round or oval-round, greenish-yellow, acquiring an amber-yellow hue at full ripening. Skin is thin, flesh is juicy and succulent with a strong, vivid muscat aroma. The tasting score of this variety is 8.3 points, indicating high flavor quality. Sugar content varies from 16 to 20 g per 100 cm³, acidity — from 6 to 8 g per dm³. Yield reaches 85.2 centners per hectare, approximately 4 kg per vine. The variety has moderate cold resistance, tolerating temperatures down to -21 degrees. The grape requires careful maintenance, as under wet conditions and dense plantings, it may be affected by gray mold. However, the variety has relative resistance to oidium and moderate resistance to mildew. Muscat Bead is valued for its vigorous vines and high-quality berries with thin skin and intense muscat aroma. This variety is excellent for fresh consumption due to its juicy and succulent flesh. It is recommended for cultivation in moderate climate regions, considering its moderate cold resistance and the need for fungal disease prevention. Due to its early ripening, the grape allows harvesting as early as mid-August, making it attractive for gardeners and grape enthusiasts.