Apricot Northern Lights

Apricot Northern Lights
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: I.L. Baikalov and M.N. Matyunin (NIISS named after M.A.Lisavenko)
  • Tree height, m: 2-3
  • Flowers: large, pink
  • Fruit weight, g: 25-30
  • Fruit shape: rounded with a small keel
  • Fruit color: red, yellow-green in the shady part of the fruit
  • Pulp color : light orange
  • Pulp (consistency): medium density and juiciness
  • Fruit taste: good
  • Fruit composition: dry matter 13.7%, sugars 7.1%, acids 1.8%, vitamin C 8.1mg / 100g, pectin 0.57%.
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Apricots have long been loved for their beneficial properties, unique taste, light sweetness. The fruit is a real record holder for potassium content, so it will be especially useful for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The Northern Lights variety is distinguished by its taste, late ripening, juicy fruits. The main advantage is the ability to land in the northern parts of the country.

Breeding history

This species was bred thanks to the cooperation of the Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia and the breeder Baikalov. Was selected among seedlings from free pollination. Initially, the hatching was carried out in Altai, in the mountainous regions, after which it was transferred to Khakassia. Since 2001, he began state variety testing. It is currently considered an elite species.

Description of the variety

Apricot Northern Lights belongs to the late varieties, ripens around mid-August. Blooms in mid-May. The variety is resistant to various fungal diseases. The trees have a rather wide, spreading crown, the leaves are small, elongated, the flowers are large, painted pink. The transportability of the variety is average.

Fruit characteristics

The fruit is large, on average 25-30 g, in the first half of August it has a dark green color. In the second decade, apricot begins to acquire a pink tint first, and then a spectacular red color. The rosy color gives a special nobility to the variety. The stone separates well from the pulp, which has a bright orange hue, medium density and excellent juiciness, contains a fairly large amount of sugar - 7.1%.

Taste qualities

Owners of the Northern Lights apricot note a good, pleasant taste, slight sourness and sufficient sweetness.

Ripening and fruiting

The plant begins to ripen late, in the second half of August. Apricot begins to bear fruit only 4-5 years after planting.

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

The species is high-yielding. On average, gardeners harvest 13 to 15 kilograms of ripe fruit. The maximum amount that can be collected from one tree is 47 kg.

Growing regions

This variety can be grown on any soil and in any climate. It is especially popular in the East Siberian region, in the Urals, in the Moscow region, in Altai, as it has high frost resistance and is grown in areas with little snow.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

Pollinators are required, since the plant does not have high self-fertility. Such varieties as Abakansky, Sibiryak Baikalova, Khabarovsky can act as pollinators.

Growing and care

For a seedling, you need to choose the highest place in your garden plot, the apricot loves light and warmth, so you need to choose the sunny side. This species is planted in the so-called pitless way. The fact is that the root collar of the tree does not like excessive moisture, if it is in the hole, then all the moisture will remain there. To plant the apricot correctly, you need to make a small mound of about 20-25 centimeters.

In care, this species is unpretentious, requires only moderate watering and timely feeding.

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

The Northern Lights variety is resistant to various diseases, including fungal ones. If it is decided to plant a plant in a zone with a temperate climate, then it is necessary to treat it with antifungal agents, since there is a high risk of frequent rains. Pests are reluctant to sit on a tree. The only disadvantage of the variety is its instability to damping off.

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

The most important advantage of the variety is considered to be good frost resistance. Covering material may not be needed in the central part of the country and in villages where the temperature in winter does not reach 30 degrees. The variety can withstand up to -32 degrees.

If there is a danger for the plant, then it is better to insure yourself and pack in a safe shelter, but this procedure is not mandatory.

Location and soil requirement

Any kind of apricot loves the sun, the Northern Lights variety is no exception. You need to choose the sunniest side, avoiding shady areas. The plant is undemanding to the soil; humus can be used as top dressing, fertilizers. The only requirement is that the earth must be well aerated.

Review overview

Since the Northern Lights variety is popular among gardeners, there are many reviews on the Internet on this topic. Most of the comments are positive. Buyers note high frost resistance, pleasant taste, juiciness of the fruit, rich yield every season.

In general, the buyers were satisfied, since the variety is suitable for almost any weather, it is completely unpretentious in care.

Main characteristics
Authors
I.L. Baikalov and M.N. Matyunin (NIISS named after M.A.Lisavenko)
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
13-15 kg per tree
Maximum yield
47 kg per tree
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized
Tree height, m
2-3
Crown
wide, not thickened
Flowers
large, pink
Leaves
medium in size, with an elongated base, with obtuse jagged edges
Fruiting type
on bouquet twigs and annual shoots of the first and second order
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
25-30
Fruit shape
rounded with a small keel
Fruit color
red, yellow-green in the shady part of the fruit
Abdominal suture
well expressed
Pulp color
light orange
Pulp (consistency)
medium density and juiciness
Fruit taste
good
Fruit composition
dry matter 13.7%, sugars 7.1%, acids 1.8%, vitamin C 8.1mg / 100g, pectin 0.57%.
Separability of the bone from the pulp
easily separates
Appearance
attractive
Growing
Self-fertility
self-infertile
Pollinator varieties
Eastern Sayan, Abakansky, Severyanin, Sibiryak Baikalova
Winter hardiness
high
Frost resistance, ° C
-32 ° C
The soil
loose, the variety is not picky about fertility
The need for feeding
Yes
Watering
moderate
Location
illuminated, sunny, protected from cold winds
Growing regions
Ural, Moscow region, southern regions
Disease and pest resistance
good
Resistance to fungal diseases
unstable
Damping-out resistance
unstable
Maturation
Early maturity
for 4-5 years
Ripening terms
late
Flowering time
in the middle of May
Fruiting period
August 15-17
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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