- Authors: M.A. Mazunin (South Ural NIIPOK)
- Taste: sweet and sour, dessert
- Scent: pleasant
- Fruit weight, g: 110-135
- Yield: 70-90 kg per adult tree
- The beginning of fruiting varieties: for 4-5 years
- Ripening terms: autumn
- Removable maturity: late August - early September
- Keeping quality: up to 1-1.5 months
- Appointment: universal
The Apple-tree Detskoe manifests itself in a very "grown-up" manner. But that is why it is necessary to get acquainted with this plant more closely. There are many circumstances in dealing with it that must be taken into account.
Breeding history of the variety
The variety was developed at the South Ural NIIPOK. MA Mazunin took over the project management. The plant appeared relatively recently. The hybrid is obtained on the basis of Ural and Welsey. Since 2003, the culture has been included in the federal register and described as suitable for the Ural region.
Description of the variety
Features, pros and cons
Early maturity is an attractive feature. You can eat apples as early as 3-5 years after planting. The growth of the tree is relatively slow. It should be emphasized that the scab resistance is low. But there are also expressive advantages:
decent cold resistance;
fertility;
great taste.
Ripening and fruiting
One adult apple tree can grow up to 70 kg of fruit without any problems. Under favorable conditions and diligent care, this figure reaches 90 kg.
Important: the culture has no decorative value, therefore it is used exclusively for horticultural purposes. Flowers form in mid-late May, depending on actual weather conditions and other nuances. Apples can be harvested from mid-September to early October (if the weather is good).
Growing regions
You can meet the Baby at:
Chelyabinsk region;
Bashkiria;
Orenburg region;
Kurgan region.
Cultivation is also possible in Siberia. There, dwarf rootstocks are used for this purpose. On them, the height of the tree reaches 2 m. It successfully tolerates the Trans-Ural cold. Since 1999, the possibility of growing along the entire length of the Ural ridge has been officially confirmed.
Yield
As already indicated, the fertility of the Detskoe culture varies from 70 to 90 kg. Other Siberian and Ural varieties are much inferior to him. But, naturally, it is impossible to compare with Antonovka. For your information: some materials write that you can collect up to 110 kg of berries. However, the reliability of such information is difficult to assess.
Fruits and their taste
Apples for children's universal use. They are golden green in color. There is a bright red blush. Other information:
flat-round shape of the fruit, somewhat similar to a cone;
tasting score 4.4;
white flesh with a creamy shade;
weight 110-135 g;
keeping quality up to 45 days;
attractive smell;
sweet and sour dessert type aroma;
characterized by juiciness and tenderness.
Growing features
Pollination
Pollinating apple trees that ripen in the fall are a must. The best among them are recognized:
Miasskoe;
Memory of Zhavoronkov;
Hope.
Top dressing
The seedling is not fed in the first year. Organic and mineral supplements are needed in the second year of development. Potassium and superphosphate are used in autumn. They should be supplemented with organic ingredients. In May and June, it is time for nitrogen replenishment.
Frost resistance
The baby tolerates the effects of low temperatures well. If during wintering they do not drop to more than -35 degrees, a special shelter will not be needed at all. But water-charging irrigation is still necessary. In areas with very harsh winters, shelter is indispensable. The necessary protection is provided by sheaves of straw or mats made of dry grass.
Diseases and pests
This variety of apple trees resists scab infestation quite well. Still, it's good to use the Rubigan to keep it from getting started. The danger for him, however, is the codling moth. It is destroyed by "Decis", "Agravertine". The fight should also go with the flower beetle, which is not difficult to suppress with the help of "Karbofos".
The apple tree is a popular fruit crop among gardeners. It can be found in many summer cottages. But at the same time, such trees are often affected by various diseases. It is very important to recognize the disease in time and carry out the necessary procedures for a speedy recovery. Otherwise, the fruits will be spoiled, and the tree itself may die altogether.
Review overview
Even with long-term cultivation, the Detskoe apple tree does not cause any complaints. Both the trees themselves and the grafts are not inclined to freeze.Care is necessary and has positive results. It should be noted that apples are perceived very differently depending on personal taste.