Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) KODRIANKA (BLACK MAGIC)

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) 'Kodrianka' ('Black Magic')

Very early Moldovan variety with large dark purple fruits and excellent taste.

'Kodrianka' (commercially also known as 'Black Magic') is an extremely popular and very early table grape variety. It stands out with large, attractive dark purple berries and firm flesh with thin skin. It is valued for quickly reaching consumption maturity and increased disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners and smaller commercial growers.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening (110 – 118 days).
• Rapid onset of consumption maturity (tasty even at lower sugar levels).
• Large clusters (up to 1.5 kg) and large berries.
• Increased resistance to fungal diseases.
• Good hang time of ripe grapes on the vine without loss of quality.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Moldova
• Parentage: 'Moldova' × 'Marshal'skiy'
• Synonyms: 'Black Magic'

Variety Characteristics

Vine

• Vigor: Strong (vigorous growth).

Fruit (Cluster and Berry)

• Clusters: Large, averaging 400 – 600 g, but can reach up to 1.5 kg.
• Berries: Large (6 – 8 g, 31 x 19 mm), elongated shape.
• Color: Dark purple.
• Flesh and Taste: Firm and meaty. The taste is simple, harmonious, very good. Sugar content 18 – 19%.
• Skin and Seeds: The skin is almost imperceptible when eaten. Contains few seeds that separate easily.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good (down to -22 °C).
• Diseases: Increased resistance to fungal diseases (especially downy mildew).
• Risks: Prone to millerandage (shot berries) (formation of small, undeveloped berries), especially in adverse weather during flowering. (Tip: By applying gibberellin, large, completely seedless berries can be obtained).

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Very early.
• Yield: High.
• Hang time on vine: Excellent, clusters can hang for a long time without losing quality.