Apricot Sardonyx

Apricot Sardonyx
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Voronezh Agricultural Institute
  • Appeared when crossing: Amber x Champion of the North
  • Tree height, m: 3-4
  • Fruit weight, g: 50-60
  • Fruit shape: ovoid, slightly flattened at the sides
  • Skin : slightly pubescent
  • Fruit color: yellow-orange, with dotted pink cover
  • Pulp color : yellow
  • Pulp (consistency): dense and juicy
  • Fruit taste: sweet, great
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Sardonyx is an apricot variety bred by breeders of the Voronezh Agricultural Institute. The parents of the variety can be considered the apricots Amber and Champion of the North. Sardonyx has an excellent taste and does not require complex agrotechnical measures.

Description of the variety

The tree is distinguished by its medium vigor, reaching a height of 3-4 m and has a dense, spreading, dense crown in the form of a ball. The bark on the trunk is brown and thick. The leaves are large, oval-elongated, serrated at the edges. The flowers are white, aesthetic.

Fruit characteristics

The fruits are large in size, their weight is 50-60 g, they are formed in the form of a slightly flattened egg. Juicy yellow flesh is hidden under the yellow-orange skin with pink specks and slight pubescence. Fruit transportability is not very high.

Taste qualities

The taste of the presented variety is highly estimated at 4.8 points. The fruit pulp is dense, juicy, sweet, separates well from the stone, which also contains a sweet core. The fruits are suitable both for fresh consumption and for making compote, preserves, jam.

Ripening and fruiting

The first fruits develop 4-5 years after grafting, after which the tree bears fruit every year. Flowering begins in May, and harvesting is carried out in the first or second decade of August, which is typical for varieties with an average ripening period.

When planting an apricot tree on your site, you need to know about the features of its fruiting. The apricot begins fruiting at the age of two to four years after planting in a permanent place in the garden and bears fruit steadily up to 25-30 years. The tree's yield peaks at the age of five to six years.

Yield

It is a highly productive variety that yields a rich harvest even under unfavorable conditions. And also the volume depends on the availability and quality of pollinators.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

It is a partially self-fertile variety, therefore, in order to achieve an excellent yield, it is necessary to place varieties with the same ripening period next to the tree. The varieties Yantarny, Champion of the North, Michurinsky the best can become especially effective pollinators.

Growing and caring

Already at the planting stage, the gardener must pay special attention to the young plant. So, first of all, you need to choose a suitable site for planting. The presented variety prefers to grow in fertile loose soil, while the chosen place should be well lit by the sun and be protected from the wind.

In order for a seedling to take root well and be ready to meet winter, it should be planted in early spring before bud break or in the first two weeks of autumn. If the seedling has already been purchased, but the planting needs to be postponed, then dig in the shoot in the trench - here it will safely wait for the planting day. It is recommended to prepare a planting pit in spring for autumn planting and in autumn for planting in spring.

The disembarkation process is as follows.

  1. Dig a hole 70x70x70cm.

  2. Organize drainage at the bottom, such as a layer of rubble or chipped bricks.

  3. Mix the excavated soil with organic and mineral fertilizers, and re-fill the hole with a part of the resulting composition.

  4. Place the seedling in the hole, straighten the roots. The root collar should be 3 cm above ground level.

  5. Place a wooden stake on the south side that will serve as a support.

  6. Cover the hole with earth and compact the planting site.

  7. Water with 2-3 buckets of warm settled water.

  8. Cover the trunk circle with wet sawdust.

  9. Tie the seedling to a support.

When caring for a plant, you should pay attention to the following agrotechnical measures.

  • Watering

The Sardonyx apricot tree requires timely watering, that is, about twice a month, but this applies only to young seedlings - adult specimens are allowed to be moistened only during dry periods. In any case, gardeners are advised to stop irrigation 2-3 weeks before the fruit ripens, as excess moisture impairs the taste of the fruit.

  • Pruning

This variety grows quickly, so pruning should be done regularly. Usually, the procedure is carried out in early spring or late autumn, during these periods there is no sap flow, so the tree will calmly withstand the operation. During formative pruning, it is important to remove all branches growing at an acute angle or overlapping shoots. Sanitary pruning involves the elimination of dry, frozen, old branches. Treat all cuts with garden pitch.

  • Fertilizers

The presented variety responds well to feeding. Additional nutrition is introduced in spring and autumn, while organic matter is used only in the spring. Compost and humus are added to the trunk circle, and the bed is loosened.

In order for an apricot tree to take root well in a new place, it is necessary to study in advance all the subtleties of its correct planting. Depending on the climate in the region, you need to choose the optimal time for planting a seedling. Determine the location, properly prepare the landing pit.
Grafting is the main method of reproduction of the apricot tree, which allows you to preserve all the varietal qualities of the fruits, increase the yield and give the fruit crop additional properties, such as frost resistance and drought resistance. It is necessary to correctly determine the timing of vaccination and correctly choose the stock.
Annual pruning of apricot is necessary for the correct formation of the crown of a young seedling, rejuvenation of old trees and preservation of the yield and quality of the fruit. Regular pruning is carried out not only in spring and autumn, but also in summer.

Disease and pest resistance

Sardonyx is almost not affected by diseases and insects, including fungi, but in order to be completely sure of the health of the plant, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures. Suitable, for example, treatment with products containing copper. In addition, do not forget to remove plant debris and weeds in time.

Like other fruit crops, apricots often suffer from various diseases and pests. It is necessary to periodically inspect the apricot tree in order to notice a disease or the appearance of a pest in time, promptly intervene and eliminate the problem.

Winter hardiness and the need for shelter

One of the main advantages of Sardonyx is its high frost resistance. It can withstand temperatures of -33 degrees. Moreover, not only the trees themselves are considered winter-hardy, but also their flowers and flower buds, which tolerate a temperature of –2.8 degrees. Wood insulation for the winter is not required.

Review overview

According to gardeners, this variety is great for growing in a summer cottage. The taste of the fruit is highly valued, as well as the ease of growing. As for agricultural technology, experienced summer residents are advised to form a crown according to a bowl-shaped or tierless type.

Main characteristics
Authors
Voronezh Agricultural Institute
Appeared when crossing
Amber x Champion of the North
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Transportability
moderate
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized
Tree height, m
3-4
Crown
spreading, dense
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
50-60
Fruit shape
ovoid, slightly flattened on the sides
Fruit color
yellow-orange, with pinpoint pink cover
Skin
slightly pubescent
Pulp color
yellow
Pulp (consistency)
dense and juicy
Fruit taste
sweet, great
Separability of the bone from the pulp
good
Kernel flavor
sweet
Tasting assessment
4.8 points
Growing
Self-fertility
partially self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Frost resistance, ° C
-33.3-33.7 ° C
The soil
fertile, loose
The need for feeding
annual application of mineral fertilizers
Watering
timely
Pruning
formative, sanitary
Location
requires good sunlight and sheltered from the winds
Disease and pest resistance
high
Resistance to fungal diseases
steady
Maturation
Early maturity
4-5 years after vaccination
Ripening terms
average
Flowering time
May
Fruiting period
first-second decade of August
Frequency of fruiting
annually
Reviews
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