Plum in Memory of Vavilov

Plum in Memory of Vavilov
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Crown: spherical, medium thick
  • Tree height, m: 3-5
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 50-90
  • Fruit shape: oval
  • Fruit color: yellow
  • Pulp (consistency): juicy
  • Bone size: medium
  • Self-fertility: non-self-fertile
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The yellow-fruited home plum of the Pamyati Vavilov variety is one of the most coveted giants for growing in garden plots. The plant is thermophilic, abundantly fruiting. Fruits for universal purposes, suitable for processing, fresh consumption, decorating desserts.

Breeding history

A variety of Moldovan selection, entered in the State Register of this country in 2010. Derived from crossing Green Renklode and Italian Hungarian. The authors indicated A.M. Zhuravel and E.S. Khramov.

Description of the variety

Plum trees in Memory of Vavilov are vigorous, large, reaching a height of 3-5 m. The crown is of medium density, in an adult tree it takes a spherical shape.

Fruit characteristics

Plums are large, weighing 50-90 g. The shape is regular, oval, the skin is quite dense, has a yellow color. The bone is poorly separated from the pulp.

Taste qualities

The fruits are sweet and juicy. They have a pleasant taste and receive a high tasting rating.

Ripening and fruiting

Trees give their first harvest 4 years after planting. The variety is of medium ripening, bears fruit in the 3rd decade of September.

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 trees are very fertile. Average yield from 1 tree is 50-80 kg.

Growing regions

The variety is well adapted to growing in most regions of Russia, but it has proven itself best when planted in the Central and Black Earth regions.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

Trees are not self-fertile. For fruiting, they need pollinating varieties nearby. In this capacity, Renklod Altana, Kabardinskaya early or other varieties blooming in March-April can act.

Growing and care

This plum does not tolerate strong shading, it is planted on well-lit heights, in the southern side of the site. If the terrain is uneven, lowlands should be avoided. The soil, if necessary, is brought to the required rates, loosened, saturated with fertilizers, deacidified.

Before planting, the roots of an annual plant are recommended to be treated with sticky rooters or a mixture of dung and clay. This will increase the speed of their adaptation. You can also spray the roots with an insecticide so that the pests do not infect them. The pit is prepared to fit the size of the seedling, with a depth of no more than 40 cm with a diameter of about 0.5 m. The root collar is not buried.

Caring for a fruit tree requires some effort. The plum of Vavilov's Memory must be watered at least 2 times a month, in severe drought in the root zone, you can use a hydrogel to accumulate moisture, form a thick layer of mulch on top of the soil layer.

It is recommended to pay special attention to feeding. In the spring, carbamide, ammonium nitrate are added to the root, ammonium sulfate is also suitable. You can also pick up a complex mineral fertilizer. In summer, when the fruits begin to set, it is worth using special mixtures to improve the taste of the fruits.Suitable "Argumin" or "Green Doctor", other similar drugs.

In the fall, for digging the soil for the winter, it is worth stocking up superphosphate in granules or powder, adding it to the ground. Phosphate rock will also go there. Potassium sulfate will also be useful to plants after fruiting.

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.

Disease and pest resistance

The plum of the described variety is well protected from diseases and pests, practically not affected by spores of pathogenic fungi, infections. Practically not attacked by the moth.

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.

Resistance to soil and climatic conditions

Variety Pamyati Vavilov has high winter hardiness. It tolerates return frosts well, needs a lot of sunlight. It is not very picky about the soil, it grows well on black soil, clay, sand, garden soil.

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.

Review overview

Many summer residents want to get a plum variety in Memory of Vavilov for their plot. According to the reviews of those who already have such a tree, the plants are particularly unpretentious, practically not affected by fungi. Plums of this variety have a special, very pleasant taste, they are aromatic and sweet at the stage of full ripeness. Summer residents are also pleased that the fruits can reach a weight of 120 g against the declared 90.

Vavilov's Memory has quite a few drawbacks. Gardeners complain about the difficulties with separating the seeds during the processing of fruits, the harsh skin. The first fruits may not be the most delicious.

Main characteristics
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Appointment
for fresh consumption, for various types of processing
Yield
high
Average yield
50-80 kg / wood
Wood
Growth type
vigorous
Tree height, m
3-5
Crown
spherical, medium thickening
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
50-90
Fruit shape
oval
Fruit color
yellow
Pulp (consistency)
juicy
Taste
sweet
Bone size
average
Separability of the bone from the pulp
low
Growing
Self-fertility
non-self-fertile
Pollinator varieties
Early Kabardian, Renklode Altana, President
Winter hardiness
high
Soil requirement
clay, ordinary soil of normal quality, sand, black soil
Moisture requirement
moderate watering
Attitude to light
Sun
Disease and pest resistance
high
Maturation
Early maturity
4 years after planting in the garden
Ripening terms
average term
Flowering time
March, April
Fruiting period
last decade of September
Reviews
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