ILKA Table Grape Vine

Seedless vines of the 'Ilka' variety delight their grower with their dark colour, which stands out after rain when their fine waxiness is lost. It achieves a shade that is reminiscent of magical black, although in reality it is a deep shade of blue to purple. The large clusters of the Ilka variety are distinguished by their high volume of fruit. They are pleasing in terms of weight, quality and firmness. The berries are large, round and slightly elongated, and are also impressive in terms of taste. The flesh is juicy and sweet with a pleasant aroma. It is crisp to the bite and easily digestible. The bitter seeds do not get in the way when eaten, which only adds to the attractiveness of the whole variety to all generations of garden-fresh table grape enthusiasts. Attractive precisely for its characteristics, it is often unavailable on the market and sold out.

It is hardy and has fairly good resistance to common diseases. It ripens in early September, but the clusters stick to the plant, do not fall off and do not rot. 

The vine as plant and the grape as fruit

Tutifruti s.r.o. has a range of quality vine varieties in containers. This means that they can be planted throughout the entire growing season. It is important to ensure that the root ball in the container is intact when removing and transplanting. Growers do not have to worry about cutting the roots, the growth of the vines is not hindered or compromised by transplanting and the overall restart of the plant. With young plants, more care is taken with watering. Vines cannot be grown without support. In the gardens, therefore, supports, welded structures, concrete columns or temporary wooden solutions are created. The solution is also to attach them to walls and walls, where we avoid planting roots close to foundation walls or in an area marked by rubble and construction waste. Pergolas and tension wire are also suitable. Vines cannot be planted without support. Young plants require protection from frost. However, reinforced plants are already acquiring the resistance known for each species. Pruning during early spring is essential for the plant to bear fruit. The vines usually bear fruit during September, depending on the variety. Vines can be threatened by several diseases, the most common of which is mildew. Among the pests, it is the vine aphid. Resistant varieties are able to defend themselves naturally against diseases, or the incidence of possible diseases is minimal. Less resistant varieties can be treated with preventive products.  

The vine is a plant of many varietal variations. Several cultures, phenomena, arts and several types of food and wine industry are based on it. It is a thermophilic plant, although for many species, thanks to their resistant properties and hardiness, it is possible to grow vines with good production even in the northern regions of Slovakia. The soil for vines should be nutritious, with the key elements for their cultivation - phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Fertilisation is also possible with commercial fertilisers as well as many home-made organic solutions. The type of soil and the supply of these nutrients can to some extent influence the resulting taste of the grapes and wine. Having your own vines and growing your own fruit is a matter of growing passion, aesthetics, and necessity. Tasty fruit need not be the only reason for interest in the vine. In fact, it represents a living tool for design interventions in yards, gardens, parks, as well as places where the goal is to create a living pergola that adds shade on summer days. In such places outside the normal garden soil, we are even more concerned with soil nutrition and the impact of regular watering. The grapes have uses in juices, bourbons, or for home or professional wine, or for further processing. Table grapes will provide fresh tasty and fresh fruit for you and your loved ones, but overproduction will be used for further processing. For example, for drying, making jams, they can also be easily frozen, but folk recipes also know other ways of processing and neighbourly use of this fruit of refreshing taste.