Apple-tree Krasa Sverdlovsk

One of the most popular garden trees in personal plots and summer cottages is the apple tree. She is not capricious in her care, bears tasty aromatic fruits, has a high yield. Among the winter varieties, the beauty of Sverdlovsk can be called very popular, which was bred by the breeders of our country in the second half of the twentieth century.

The Krasa Sverdlovsk variety is in demand due to its high tasting qualities. As for the growing regions, this species grows well, regardless of the climate, the characteristics of the territories. The apple tree bears fruit well both in the south and in the north, its adaptability is very good. The visual characteristics are as follows:

• the height of the tree is average, up to 4 m, it grows quite actively, the final height depends on the conditions and climate;

• the crown is sparse, but uniform, rounded in shape, the crown does not make it difficult to harvest;

• branches can be crooked, it is important to prune on time, otherwise the crown will be neglected;

• the length of the branches reaches several meters, so the crown looks sprawling;

• foliage is short, standard for apple plants;

• the inflorescences are large, the color is pink-white, the aroma is exquisite and very pronounced.

This variety is grown most often on an industrial scale, but it is often planted on personal plots. Among the features of the Beauty of Sverdlovsk, several factors can be distinguished:

• beautiful, even fruits, excellent presentation and good taste;

• excellent storage ability, and without loss of qualities;

• high immunity to diseases;

• the composition of the fruit is rich in vitamins and trace elements necessary for the body;

• the ability to transport apples is good, it is transported throughout the country;

• the yield is high and stable, the fruits do not fall off, even after ripening;

• this variety can be grown in the city, the adaptability is high for any environmental indicators.

Experts believe that the only negative point is average winter hardiness.

Under good conditions, an apple tree of this variety can bear fruit for about 30 years, but in general, the tree survives a century. Of course, agricultural technology and the number of diseases affect the period of life and fruiting. Krasa Sverdlovsk blooms in the May period, the exact time depends on the region of growth. Harvesting is carried out in autumn - in September or October, but apples reach full maturity by the middle of winter.

The tree brings a full harvest in about 6 or 7 years of growth. The yield level can reach the level of 200 centners per hectare.

The shape of the fruits of this variety is correct, round, and there are also variants with a cone top. The skin is smooth, creamy, when the fruit ripens, the color becomes red, saturated. Weight varies from 140 to 160 g, although sometimes there are abnormally large apples - more than 200 g. The pulp has a juicy, dense structure, excellent tasting qualities. The taste combines sweetness and sourness, with the addition of spicy notes. The composition is quite rich in vitamins and minerals.

Despite the fact that the agricultural technology of this variety is generally typical, there are also planting and growing features that must be taken into account. The variety is planted in the spring before the buds ripen or in the fall, before the first frost. If this is not done, then the seedling will not have time to adapt and tolerate frost well.

The area that is suitable for planting should be well lit and protected from drafts. Uplands near buildings and fences are suitable, the soil is preferable fertile and not dry, loam is ideal.

The landing procedure has a number of features:

• a deep and wide hole is created, and compost and humus are introduced into it in advance, which should be opposed;

• you can also introduce manure, ash, mineral complexes;

• the seedling is deepened and the roots are straightened;

• the support is dug in, the roots are covered with earth and tamped;

• then a circle is formed near the trunk, mulched, the seedling is neatly strengthened on a support;

• then abundant watering with warm water is made;

• the distance between trees is about 5 meters.

As for agricultural technology, there are some points that must be followed:

• the trunk is insulated in the same way as the branches, otherwise frosts can significantly harm the health of the plant;

• watering is carried out on a regular basis, especially under conditions of dry summer and autumn;

• moistening must be carried out constantly, the variety loves moisture, about 3-4 abundant watering in one season, since the root system is not yet sufficiently developed and requires additional moisture;

• in the first year of growth, watering is carried out weekly, the plant is moistened in spring and continues until the beginning of autumn;

• the amount of water - 1 bucket at a time;

• mature trees are watered once a month;

• give up humidification during rains, so as not to overdo it, water is poured in slowly, accurately, the optimal type of irrigation is drip;

• it is important to prune on time so that the harvest is of high quality;

• shoots are pinched in summer, the ovary is thinned to improve the taste and size of apples;

• damaged and diseased branches, dry shoots are removed without fail, and this is done before the start of sap flow;

• the harvest is harvested in the fall until October, when maturity is reached, but even after harvesting, the fruits ripen well;

• branches of the skeletal type are bent to the ground and covered for the winter with spruce branches, agrofibre and snow;

• an apple tree of this variety loves fertilizers, therefore, regular feeding should be included in agrotechnical measures;

• the basis of complex fertilizers should be potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen; for this, peat, compost, dung and manure, urea are introduced;

• in the first couple of years of growth, the tree is sufficient with the fertilization that was introduced during planting;

• after growing up, it is necessary to apply fertilizers before sap flow, before the appearance of buds and immediately after it;

• the main feeding should be at the beginning of the season, since at this time nutrients are absorbed best;

• it is also necessary to take into account the growth rate of the tree, if it varies within 30-50 cm, then it is not necessary to feed the plant, moreover, an excess of fertilizers can negatively affect the state of the apple tree;

• branches can break if the severity of the fruit is serious, so you need to monitor the presence of props

Apple trees of this variety need a number of varieties that will help with pollination, they need to be planted in the immediate vicinity. Otherwise, the formation of the ovary will be difficult, and the yield will sharply decrease, the quality of apples will deteriorate.

The resistance of this variety against diseases and pest attacks is not perfect, but in comparison with many species it is high. The apple tree rarely gets sick, but sometimes it happens, especially if the quality of agricultural technology decreases. Experts say that if all the conditions of care are met, the tree is planted correctly, then the risk of getting sick in the apple tree is minimal. For rodents, it is enough to process the trunk with lime once or twice a year.