Apricot Son of Red-cheeked

Apricot Son of Red-cheeked
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: MM. Ulyanishchev (Rossoshanskaya zonal experimental gardening station)
  • Appeared when crossing: Golden Summer x Red Cheeked
  • Year of approval: 1974
  • Escapes: straight or slightly curved, brown in the sun, greenish in the shade, with many lentils
  • Flowers: large, white, bell-shaped or goblet
  • Fruit weight, g: 30-60
  • Fruit shape: oval or round-oval, laterally flattened
  • Skin : with medium pubescence
  • Fruit color: orange, with a washed out orange-red blush
  • Pulp color : bright orange
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Apricot variety Son of Krasnoshchekiy possesses incomparable qualities that were bred by breeders in the course of long and hard work. High endurance, strong immunity and good winter hardiness distinguish this variety from the rest, which makes it a very popular option for planting in regions with harsh weather conditions.

Breeding history

The variety was sectioned in 1949 in the Crimea. For the basis, they took the varieties Golden Summer and Krasnoshchekiy, from which the name of the cultured culture comes from - Son of Krasnoshchekiy. It is also known that Asian varieties were used in the process, which gave the developed variety a characteristic ruddy appearance.

The resulting variety was appreciated by experts, after which it was officially approved and confirmed in 1974.

Description of the variety

The trunk of a tree of this culture can reach a length of 12 meters. The crown of the tree is dense and spreading, in shape similar to an oval. The branches become very long over time. The lifespan of one tree can reach 60 years or more.

The sheets are rounded in shape with a pointed tip that extends slightly to the side. The bark is brown, has a tendency to crack, the shoots are red and curved. Vegetative buds are very small in size - up to 3 mm, as well as generative ones. The petiole can be from 20 to 40 mm, its thickness is medium. The flowers are characterized by pure white color, their diameter is 30 mm.

Fruit characteristics

Fruits are oval in shape, slightly flattened on the sides, have a characteristic blush, medium pubescence. The fruit has a rounded apex. Fruit weight - within 30-60 grams. A longitudinal scar is visible on the surface of the fruit. The skin is quite dense. The pulp is rich orange in color, of moderate density, exudes a sweet aroma. An oval-shaped bone departs from it without problems.

Taste qualities

The fruit has a very sweet taste with a slight sourness and barely noticeable bitterness. The aroma is pleasant, characteristic apricot.

The fruit contains:

  • sugar - 8.9%;
  • monosugar - 1.9%;
  • sucrose - 7%;
  • titratable acids - 2.6%.

According to the results of taste tests, the variety received a good score of 4.7.

Ripening and fruiting

The culture begins to bloom from late April or early May. Flowering depends on climatic conditions, usually plentiful. Gradually blooming white flowers are large in size. After a period of flowering, the crown of the tree is overgrown with dense massive greenery.

Ripening is average. The first fruiting occurs in mid-July and lasts until the first decade of August. As the fruits ripen, they are removed in several stages. It is recommended to harvest the fruits in a timely manner, before they fall off.

When planting an apricot tree on your site, you need to know about the features of its fruiting.The apricot begins to bear fruit 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

After 4-5 years from the moment of planting, the tree begins to produce crops. One young fruiting tree gives up to 28.5 kg of yield, each subsequent year this figure decreases. The yield is strongly influenced by temperature changes throughout the year: the buds do not endure the winter period equally.

Growing regions

The variety is suitable for cultivation in the Central region of Russia. Recommended for planting in the Volga region. But, judging by the reviews, the variety takes root well and bears fruit in the more northern parts of the country, for example, in the Moscow region.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

The variety is self-fertile thanks to the hard work of breeders. There is no need for pollinating plants, he is able to pollinate other varieties of apricots that coincide in terms of flowering.

Growing and care

Soil preparation must be carried out in early spring according to the following algorithm.

  • A hole is dug with a size of 70 by 80 cm.
  • Earth is taken from the pit and mixed with peat, humus and sand in equal proportions. After that, 300-400 g of superphosphate and 1-1.5 kg of ash are added to the resulting soil mixture.
  • A layer of crushed stone and expanded clay is laid out, 10-15 cm in height.
  • From above, the resulting layer is covered with fertile soil.
  • The deepening is covered with roofing material and remains until spring.

After that, the planting of seedlings in the early spring occurs in this way.

  • In a plant taken from a shelter, the root system is soaked in a growth stimulator for 1-2 hours.
  • The recess, prepared from the winter, opens. A low hill of soil is made in it, a peg is inserted onto which the seedling will be tied.
  • The hole is covered with soil and compacted well.
  • A circle is formed around the trunk of the seedling, 2-3 buckets of water are poured into it.
  • The soil around the tree is mulched with hay, straw or sawdust.
  • The seedling is tied to a peg with a soft ribbon or rope.

In the process of caring for a seedling after planting, it must be watered abundantly every few days with a water consumption of up to 30 liters per seedling - in the first season. In the second season, the tree is watered with a volume of water - up to 30-40 liters. During the summer, the volume of irrigation is 40-50 liters, and after harvesting - 50-60 liters.

In the spring, it is necessary to fertilize the plant with ammonium nitrate - 6-7 liters for each tree. Apricot feeding is done with 1 liter of chicken manure per 11-13 liters of water. Before the start of the winter season, the apricot is fertilized with 7-8 liters of mullein.

Prune the apricot several times throughout the year:

  • in the early spring, dry and frozen branches, deformed parts of the crown are removed;
  • painful branches are removed in summer;
  • in late autumn, they get rid of branches affected by diseases.

Before leaving for the winter, the tree trunk is wrapped with roofing material.

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 choose the right 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 culture has a low susceptibility to viral and fungal infections.With proper and timely care, the tree practically does not suffer from diseases and pests.

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 variety is characterized by high winter hardiness, which is why it is allowed to plant it in regions where the temperature can reach up to -20 degrees Celsius. With a decrease in this temperature indicator, the tree needs insulation.

The kidneys are sensitive to weather conditions during the winter. But in even cold winters, up to 20-30% of living buds remain, which ensures a stable average yield.

Location and soil requirements

This variety prefers sunny, spacious areas that can be located on a small hill. Low-lying areas are excluded, since excessive moisture can damage the root system of the tree. The occurrence of groundwater must be at least 2 meters.

The variety is planted in areas protected from gusty winds. The optimal planting site is the southern or southwestern slopes. As a soil, chernozems with medium acidity are most suitable.

Main characteristics
Authors
MM. Ulyanishchev (Rossoshanskaya zonal experimental gardening station)
Appeared when crossing
Golden Summer x Red Cheeked
Year of approval
1974
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
28.5 kg per tree
Marketability
good
Wood
Growth type
vigorous
Crown
oval or broadly oval raised, dense
Escapes
straight or slightly curved, brown in the sun, greenish in the shade, with many lentils
Flowers
large, white, bell-shaped or goblet
Leaves
rounded, medium, thin, leathery
Foliage
good
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit size, mm
40-45 x 37-38 x 34-35
Fruit weight, g
30-60
Fruit shape
oval or round-oval, laterally flattened
Fruit color
orange, with a blurred orange-red blush
Skin
with medium pubescence
Abdominal suture
narrow, medium depth
Pulp color
bright orange
Pulp (consistency)
rather dense, solid consistency, juicy, without powdery
Fruit taste
sweet, with light pleasant acidity and subtle bitterness
Fruit composition
sugars - 8.9% (of which monosugar - 1.9% and 7% sucrose), titrated acids - 2.6%
Bone size
average, weighing 2-3
Separability of the bone from the pulp
free
Kernel flavor
bitter
Appearance
beautiful
Tasting assessment
4.7 points
Growing
Winter hardiness
good
Growing regions
Nizhnevolzhsky
Clasterosporium resistance
1-2 points
Monilial burn resistance
good
Maturation
Early maturity
for 4-5 years
Ripening terms
average
Fruiting period
at the end of the second - beginning of the third decade of July
Frequency of fruiting
irregular
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