Plum Bogatyrskaya

Plum Bogatyrskaya
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: R.V. Korneev, V.A. Korneev (Dubovsky stronghold of the Lower Volga Research Institute of Agriculture)
  • Appeared when crossing: Giant x Hungarian local
  • Year of approval: 1987
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Crown: round, raised, of medium density
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 30-35
  • Fruit shape: elongated oval
  • Fruit color: dark purple, almost black when ripe with a bluish waxy bloom
  • Pulp (consistency): dense, juicy
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Sweet and juicy plums have long been used in Russia for making jam, preserves and other treats. To make the harvest happy, you need to choose the right variety and take care of it regularly. The Bogatyrskaya plum variety has remarkable taste characteristics.

Description of the variety

The tree's lifespan ranges from 15 to 30 years. Medium-sized plants reach 4 m in height. From the moment the tree begins to bear fruit, its growth stops. The crown has a rounded shape. It is slightly spreading and raised. The density is medium.

Curved branches are gray in color and grow at an acute angle with respect to the trunk. The shoots are powerful. Their color is gray with brown. The surface is covered with a lot of lentils. Thickness and length are medium.

Each side of the sheet is painted in a different color. Above it is dark green, and below it is light. At the ends, the leaves are slightly pointed and slightly pubescent. Sizes are medium. The surface is corrugated. Form - obovate. In spring, medium-sized white flowers are formed, they can be either triple or double.

Fruit characteristics

Plums of the Bogatyrskaya variety are considered large due to their weight of 30–35 g. Ripe fruits are covered with a dark purple skin, almost black. A slight waxy bloom of a bluish tint is noticeable. The shape is oval, slightly elongated.

A dense pulp with a large amount of juice forms inside. Color - yellow-green. The abdominal suture on the berry is almost invisible. Inside, a medium-sized bone grows, which is easily detached from the pulp.

Universal fruits are suitable for making juice, compote, jam or canning. From fresh fruit, you can prepare a flavored tincture. Also, the fruit can be used as a pie filling.

Taste qualities

All summer residents who are personally familiar with the cultivation of this variety speak about the excellent taste of plums. Juicy pulp has a delicate and rich taste with honey notes. Due to their high sugar content (12.66%), plums grow sweet. The volume of dry matter content is 17.9%. Also, the harvest is rich in useful vitamins and minerals.

Ripening and fruiting

Trees begin to bear fruit when they reach 4–5 years of age. Flowering begins in early May, so the ripening dates are marked as late or very late. Ripe fruits are harvested in the second decade of the last summer month. With the right care, it is easy to achieve a consistent harvest.

After planting a plum sapling on the site, of course, the question of the beginning of the fruiting of the tree always arises. Most varieties of plums begin to bear fruit 4 years after the seedling is planted. However, there are those that differ in an earlier or later period of fruiting. The difference in the beginning of fruiting is determined by the color of the plum. So, purple varieties always begin to bear fruit earlier - by 2-4 years, but yellow varieties differ in later fruiting.

Yield

The yield from one tree is from 60 to 80 kg of fruits, which indicates a high yield. Even fully ripe plums are highly transportable.This feature is very important when growing fruits for commercial purposes, since the crop has to be transported over long distances.

Growing and care

The Bogatyrskaya variety is considered self-pollinated, so it does not need to plant additional fruit crops. The dates for planting trees fall in the spring or autumn. It is recommended to choose the first option, since during spring planting, the roots will quickly adapt to the new environment and soil. Autumn planting is chosen in the southern regions, where spring begins early and hot and dry weather sets in in summer.

The site chosen for transplantation must be prepared 2 weeks before the work. The pit should be about 60 cm deep and about 80 cm wide.The minimum distance between trees is 4 m.

Plum prefers sandy loam or loamy soil. When planting trees in clay soil, river sand is mixed into it. The upper layers of the soil are fed by adding peat (1 bucket), humus (1 bucket), potassium sulfate (45 g), superphosphate (0.5 kg) and ash. With a high acidity index, lime is mixed into the ground (500 g of the substance are used per square meter).

It is recommended to choose a southern or southeastern garden plot in a temperate climate. The area should be well lit by the sun, especially in the morning. To avoid stagnation of moisture, plums are often planted at a slight elevation. The roots should not reach groundwater, if any. To protect the plantation from gusts of cold air, the site is protected with fences and other fences. You can also land next to low buildings.

The health of seedlings and their subsequent fruiting depends on the care of young plants. After watering, the soil in the area of ​​the trunk circle is loosened, and all weeds are destroyed. At the end of loosening, the tree is fed with 1 bucket of humus.

Plum Bogatyrskaya loves water, but excessive moisture has a bad effect on the condition of the tree. The leaves lose color and the fruit stops setting. Irrigation is carried out every 7 days, spending 3 buckets for each young plant. For watering mature trees, use 4 buckets of clean water. The frequency of watering is 6 times throughout the season. Prolonged drought leads to the fact that the crop begins to fall off not yet ripe.

A large amount of water is introduced before the upcoming wintering. This procedure is called moisture charge and is needed to prepare the plum for frost.

The fertilization process deserves special attention. No top dressing is applied immediately after planting. During the first year of life, the plant is treated with a growth stimulant. The procedure is carried out once every 7-12 days. Fruiting plums are fertilized several times throughout the season:

  • before flowering, urea is introduced, 90 g of which is dissolved in 2 liters of water;
  • during the formation of fruits, they switch to nitrophosphate, 60 g of the substance are consumed per 2 liters of water;
  • as soon as the crop has been harvested, superphosphate is used (proportions are the same as for the above substance);
  • with the onset of autumn, plums are fed with rotted manure, one bucket is enough to feed an adult tree.

Fertilizers are used every season so as not to reduce the yield. Upon reaching the age of 15, the volume of organic matter is doubled. In the fall, nitrogen fertilization is not needed. This substance affects the formation of a dense green mass, which is not necessary at a given time of the year.

Yellow leaves often indicate a lack of potassium. To compensate for the lack of this component, you can use urea or ammonium nitrate. The crown is treated with these substances. With a lack of magnesium, the edges of the foliage curl. You can correct the situation with potassium or magnesium. Consumption - 30 g per sq. m plot.

Pruning is performed in early April or at the end of March. When performing work, the air temperature must be at least 10 °. When forming a crown, it is preferable to choose a tiered shape.Weak and broken branches are also regularly disposed of. If the crown is too thick, it must be thinned out, otherwise the fruits will not receive enough sunlight. The process of oxygen metabolism is also disrupted, the tree may begin to ache - another reason for the regular pruning and thinning of green mass.

For normal development and timely release to fruiting, the plum must be planted at a favorable time, provided with food and water. It is necessary to choose the right seedling, determine the location, prepare the planting pit in advance.
If you wish to get a full-fledged harvest in the future, and to renew the tree, the plum is grafted onto crops that belong to the pink family. In this case, the plum cuttings are implanted on the mother plant, which will be responsible for further vegetation and nutrition of the scion.
Pruning plums is not easy and very important. If it is not carried out, the number of branches on the tree will be excessive, the crown will become too thick, the fruits will begin to shrink. You can prune plums in spring, summer and autumn.
Plum feeding is one of the important stages of fruit crop care. In order to properly and fully feed the plum tree, various types of fertilizers are used. Both mineral and organic options are used. Many of the folk remedies are found to be useful and effective.

Despite the fact that plum is considered more hardy than many fruit trees, it is not immune from diseases. It is attacked by viral, fungal and bacterial infections, and parasitic insects harm it. It is necessary to notice and recognize the signs of plum disease in time. They are easier to deal with and defeat early on. Well, in order to protect the garden tree from such a misfortune in the future, preventive procedures can be carried out.

Reproduction of plums will help save on planting material: you do not have to pay money for a seedling. In addition, this activity is simple and exciting. Plum can be propagated by cuttings, root shoots and layering.
Main characteristics
Authors
R.V. Korneev, V.A. Korneev (Dubovsky stronghold of the Lower Volga Research Institute of Agriculture)
Appeared when crossing
Giant x Hungarian local
Year of approval
1987
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Yield
high
Average yield
up to 60-80 kg / wood
Transportability
good
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized
Crown
rounded, raised, of medium density
Branches
gray, curves, departing from the trunk at an acute angle
Escapes
strong, medium in length and thickness, gray-brown, with many lentils
Leaves
medium, obovate, corrugated, dark green above and light green below, slightly pubescent, short-pointed
Flowers
double, triple, white, medium
Durability of wood
from 15 to 30 years old
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
30-35
Fruit shape
elongated oval
Fruit color
dark purple, almost black when ripe with a bluish waxy bloom
Pulp (consistency)
dense, juicy
Pulp color
greenish yellow
Taste
sweet, honey flavor
Bone size
average
Separability of the bone from the pulp
good
Fruit composition
dry matter - 17.9%, sugars - 12.66%, acids - 0.56%, ascorbic acid - 9.63 mg / 100 g
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
above average
Growing regions
Lower Volga region
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Maturation
Early maturity
for 4-5th year
Ripening terms
late or very late
Flowering time
in the beginning of May
Fruiting period
at the end of the second decade of August
Regularity of fruiting
stable
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