The Khaily grape variety is a high-yielding table variety with an early ripening period, widely distributed in Crimea, Central Asia, and other regions with a warm climate. This variety belongs to the ecological and geographical group of Eastern and Black Sea grape varieties. Bushes have medium or high growth vigor, good shoot ripening, and high resistance to fungal diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew. The yield of the variety reaches 120-160 centners per hectare, which makes it attractive for local consumption.
The leaves of the Khaily grape are of medium size, rounded or slightly elongated, with three, five, or seven lobes, which have a brushy-webbing pubescence on the underside. The upper surface of the leaf is dark green or light green, with a netted-wrinkled or smooth relief. The clusters are usually medium or quite large, cylindro-conical or conical in shape, branched and of medium density. The berries are large, elongated or round, light green or yellowish-green, becoming amber-yellow with a pink blush on the sunny side when fully ripe. The berry skin is thin, of medium strength, covered with moderate waxy bloom, the flesh is juicy and crunchy, with a pleasant and harmonious taste.
The Khaily variety is intended mainly for fresh consumption at the place of cultivation, as it does not tolerate transportation well. The sugar content of the berry juice is 18-20 g per 100 cm³, and acidity is 6-7 g per dm³, which provides a balanced taste of the fruit. Due to its characteristics and resistance to diseases, this grape is popular among gardeners and lovers of high-quality table grapes.
