The Helios grape represents a hybrid table variety created by breeder V.N. Kraykov based on the Arkadia and Kishmish Nakhodka varieties. This variety is characterized by a medium ripening period — from 114 to 125 days, which allows for harvest collection at the beginning of August. The vines are vigorous with well-maturing canes, ensuring high survival rates for saplings when planted in either spring or autumn. The flowers are perfect, which promotes stable fruiting. The clusters are large, conical in shape, weighing from 700 grams to 1.5 kilograms, and the berries are pink in color, elongated-bud-shaped, with a mass from 8 to 15 grams, featuring a pleasant muscat aroma and juicy flesh of medium density. A feature of the variety is its high yield and excellent market qualities of the fruits. The berry skin is of medium thickness and is barely noticeable when eaten, making the grapes especially pleasant to eat. Helios is distinguished by increased resistance to major fungal diseases, such as mildew and grey rot, as well as medium resistance to powdery mildew. For prevention, it is recommended to conduct three treatments per season. The variety's frost resistance is high — buds withstand a temperature drop to -23 degrees Celsius, which allows for growing grapes in various climatic conditions, including northern regions with covering form. Helios grapes are well transported and possess high storability, making them attractive for commercial cultivation and sales. The plant requires long pruning of fruit-bearing with a load of 6-8 buds per cane and 30-35 buds per bush. Due to its characteristics and taste qualities, this variety enjoys high evaluation among gardeners and consumers, providing a stable and abundant harvest with a pronounced muscat flavor.
