Novis Podarok Zaporozsju Container-Grown Grapevine

Novis Podarok Zaporozsju (also known as Novij Podarok Zaporozsju or New Gift to Zaporozhye) is an early to medium-early ripening table grape variety. Its enormous, attractive clusters, large light-coloured berries and pleasantly sweet, harmonious flavour make it one of the most popular modern table grape varieties. It is a vigorous and consistently high-yielding variety, making it an excellent choice for both home gardens and commercial cultivation.

Main Characteristics

Ripening time: Early to medium-early, generally ready for harvest from mid-August.
Cluster: Very large, cylindrical or conical and moderately compact, typically weighing 800–1500 g, and under favourable conditions may grow even larger.
Berry: Large, elongated oval or with a slightly pointed tip, weighing approximately 10–12 g.
Colour: Greenish-yellow, becoming light yellow when fully ripe, with a golden hue on the sun-exposed side.
Flavour: Harmoniously sweet, with crisp, juicy flesh and a pleasant, neutral flavour.
Seeds: Contains 2–3 seeds.

Growing Characteristics

Novis Podarok Zaporozsju is a moderately to highly vigorous variety with excellent productivity. It begins bearing fruit at a relatively young age and, with proper care, produces abundant crops year after year. It performs best in a sunny location, where the berries develop a high sugar content and an attractive light colour. The clusters tolerate transportation well and retain their marketable appearance for an extended period, making the variety particularly suitable for commercial production.

Resistance and Hardiness

Novis Podarok Zaporozsju has good frost tolerance, withstanding temperatures down to approximately −25 °C, and shows above-average resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew and grey mould. Excessive crop load should be avoided to ensure that the shoots mature properly and that production remains balanced in the following season. Thanks to its reliability and good overall resistance, it is recommended for both beginner and experienced growers.