Apple Tree Grounded

Apple Tree Grounded
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing. M. A. Mazunin, N. F. Mazunina, V. I. Putyatin
  • Taste: sweet and sour
  • Fruit weight, g: 90-120
  • Fruit size: below the average
  • Yield: high, up to 130 kg
  • Frequency of fruiting: regular
  • The beginning of fruiting varieties: 2-3 years after vaccination
  • Ripening terms: autumn
  • Keeping quality: up to 60 days
  • Appointment: fresh, making stewed fruit, making jam
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One of the most demanded fruit trees in our country is the apple tree. There are a lot of varieties, and new varieties appear regularly, more or less whimsical, frost-resistant and tasty. The type of fruit tree Ground is perfect for growing in Russian climatic conditions. If you follow the rules of agricultural technology, planting, take into account all the features of the plant, this tree can bring an excellent harvest for many years.

Description of the variety

The trunk of the apple tree of this variety is small, respectively, and the name was chosen for it. South Ural breeders bred the variety by combining the Vydubetskaya weeping apple tree with a hybrid plant. The growth of a tree rarely exceeds 2.5 meters when bred on a seed stock. Clonal rootstocks produce plants that do not exceed 1.5 meters in height. The tree is considered a natural dwarf tree.

As for the crown, it is round in shape, standard for an apple tree, and small shoots. The foliage is nut-green in color, the leaves are large, elongated, finely serrated along the edges with slight pubescence. The branches grow at right angles to the trunk.

Features, pros and cons

The main feature of the variety is its unconditional frost resistance. In addition, experts highlight the following advantages:

  • the crown is of a compact type, the tree is small, does not take up much space, the decorativeness is quite high;

  • the crop can be harvested 2 or 3 years after planting;

  • the apple tree bears fruit regularly and very abundantly;

  • fruits ripen quickly;

  • suitable for growing in any region of Russia and other countries;

  • the dessert taste of the fruits is excellent, the presentation is very aesthetic;

  • good scab resistance;

  • non-capricious care.

There are negative points that should also be taken into account:

  • small fruits;

  • apples are not stored for long;

  • fruiting period no more than 25 years;

  • the root system is located high, there is a risk of drying out, damage.

Ripening and fruiting

In the second or third year after planting, the apple tree begins to bear fruit - thus, the variety is fast-growing. In subsequent years, the amount of the crop increases. Flowering is tied from below, after which it is distributed along the upper branches. The flowering period is quite long, but if the weather conditions are not suitable for this variety, then often only a third of the growth or apical bud will bloom.

Ripening ends in autumn, around October, apples are stored for about two months, but the taste may deteriorate. Fruiting may not occur if too many formulations with nitrogen are applied, unfavorable weather conditions during the season, a lack of phosphorus in the soil or during drought.

Yield

If the climate conditions are favorable, and agricultural technology is maintained, the apple tree bears a harvest annually, and very abundantly. One tree can harvest about 130 kg of fruit. Apples have an excellent chemical composition, a lot of vitamin C. The warmer the summer, the sweeter the apples.

Fruits and their taste

As for the apples, they are small in size and round in shape.The skin is light green with a bright scarlet blush over the entire surface. The pulp is light, granular in type, excellent crunch, good juiciness. The taste is sweet, the aroma is pleasant, rich apple. The weight of one fruit varies from 90 to 120 g.

To obtain a bountiful harvest of fragrant apples, the garden must be periodically renewed by planting seedlings of productive and new varieties. The choice of an apple seedling must be approached with all responsibility, because low-quality planting material at best will not take root, and at worst it will die in the prime of years after numerous investments in its health and normal formation.

Growing features

One of the prerequisites for a high-quality and consistent harvest is the competent planting of the Grounded One. Choose a well-lit area, open, groundwater should not be too close. In lowlands with the risk of stagnant water, it is better not to plant an apple tree, there is a risk of root rot. As for the timing, the variety is planted either in April or in September.

Landing Algorithm:

  • a hole is dug to a depth of 80 cm, of a decent diameter;

  • a soil mixture with organic matter of any available type is applied to the bottom;

  • a stake is dug in the middle for support;

  • the seedling is placed in the hole, the roots are straightened, sprinkled with soil mixture;

  • it is necessary to water the seedling, tamp the soil;

  • the root collar is not buried, otherwise there is a risk of decay.

Care activities are simple, but require regularity.

  • Moisturizing. It is carried out throughout the entire growing season, especially when the apple tree blooms and forms fruits. It is important to vary the frequency and amount of watering depending on the weather conditions. An adult apple tree needs hydration 2 times a month. Young trees are watered as the soil dries up.

  • Fertilizer. This variety is responsive to feeding, so you should not forget about them. Nitrogenous compounds are introduced in the spring, when the apple tree blooms, it needs phosphorus. Autumn is the optimal time for organics, potassium-phosphorus mixtures. Good feeding makes the plant strong, it tolerates cold well, develops well and brings a rich harvest.

  • Pollination. Since the variety is classified as self-fertile only partially, it is important to ensure the presence of pollinating varieties on the site. For this, the varieties Wonderful, Carpet, Autumn undersized are perfect.

  • Pruning. Crown formation is an important care stage. In the spring, in the first year of life, before sap flow begins, you need to cut the plant by 15 percent. Then it is enough to remove powerful annual growths in the spring. It is necessary to sanitize, removing damaged and dry branches throughout the life of the apple tree.

  • Preparing for winter. Variety Land was bred specifically for the Ural regions, it grows well in Siberia, often without additional manipulation. The tree tolerates frosts well down to minus 30 degrees, provided there is a sufficient amount of snow and the absence of strong winds. If there is a high risk of a severe winter in the region, it is worth taking care of shelter, because the root system is located quite high. In the fall, the near-trunk zone should be mulched with humus and spruce branches to avoid freezing.

Planting apple trees is a very important, troublesome and responsible business. Its survival and full-fledged fruiting depends on the correct procedure. Before planting, you need to choose the right planting material, determine the location and prepare the soil.
A successful grafting helps to solve a whole range of problems, first of all: to get the varieties of interest and save space on the site. The vaccination technique itself is not so difficult and even a novice summer resident can master it. Vaccinations can be done during the entire growing season.
Along with top dressing and pruning necessary for apple trees, watering is also a significant contribution to the correct development of the culture, and therefore to a high yield. Improper watering, carried out inopportunely, without enough water, can bring big trouble to the fruit tree.
An important point in caring for an apple tree in the open field is feeding and fertilizing. Top dressing of apple trees begins in early spring and ends in late autumn. Lack of nutrition leads not only to a decrease in the quality and quantity of the crop, but also reduces the immunity of the tree, making it more vulnerable to pests and diseases. And with the autumn procedure, the tree will be able to lay more fruit buds, which will have a positive effect on the future harvest.
Despite the fact that apple trees are considered quite unpretentious plants, they still need proper autumn care. Timely preparation of trees for winter makes them more resistant to winter frosts, as well as increase future yields.

Diseases and pests

Despite the relatively good immunity and resistance to scab, there are a number of ailments that pose a danger to the apple tree of this variety. Most often, gardeners are faced with a nuisance in the form of leaf flies and aphids.

  • Aphid. It is necessary to manually pick off leaves that have curled up and are covered with a sticky type of bloom. And it is also important to get rid of weeds - it is she who attracts pests. Lemon balm, lavender can be planted under the tree so that the aroma drives away insects. For treatment, spraying with a solution of dusty soap and ash is suitable.

  • Leaf beetles. They are especially dangerous when the tree is in bloom, they drink the sap of the foliage. To prevent attacks, it is worth doing preventive tree pruning in the spring. Spraying with Karbofos works well.

  • Powdery mildew. Fungal infection in the form of white plaque on foliage and branches, ovary. The disease affects trees during periods of high humidity. If you do not fight the disease, the leaves and shoots will dry out. In the fight against powdery mildew, regular loosening, saturation of the soil with air, and prevention of mold will help. Fruits and foliage must be collected from the ground and burned. The infected plant is treated with a solution of copper sulfate. You can also irrigate with a soda-soap solution.

  • Scab. Another fungal disease that often affects apple trees. The disease damages foliage, branches, fruits. If you notice dry brown mottling, the tree is most likely affected by scab. Spores are formed in the bark, fruits, leaves. As a preventive measure, it is necessary to loosen the soil, get rid of weeds, fallen leaves, apples. You can treat the plant with a solution of Bordeaux liquid.

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.

Fruiting of aging trees, as well as the quality of the harvest, decreases. Therefore, if the tree is aging and there is a need to replace it, you need to think about how to propagate the apple tree so as not to lose the variety. For reproduction of an apple tree, several methods are used: by seeds, layering, eyes and cloning (budding).
General characteristics
Authors
South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing. M. A. Mazunin, N. F. Mazunina, V. I. Putyatin
Appeared when crossing
complex hybrid (1-63-197) x Vydubetskaya weeping
Yield
high, up to 130 kg
Early maturity
early
Wood
Height
up to 2.5 m
Crown
flat-rounded
Leaves
large, oblong-oval, boat-shaped, slightly pubescent, leaf margins small
Escapes
greenish brownish, medium thickness
Fruit
Appointment
fresh, cooking compotes, making jam
Coloration
greenish yellow with a dark red blush over most of the fruit
Fruit shape
rounded
Fruit weight, g
90-120
Fruit size
below the average
Skin
smooth, oily, shiny
Taste
sweet and sour
Pulp
greenish, dense, juicy, fine-grained
Composition
14.6% soluble solids, 10.4% sugars, 0.7% titratable acids, 18.9 mg / 100 g ascorbic acid and 1.3% pectin (wet weight)
Keeping quality
up to 60 days
Tasting assessment
4.6-4.8 points
Growing
Self-fertility
non-self-fertile, pollinators - Bratchud, Wonderful, Autumn stunted, Carpet
Growth type
dwarf
Growing regions
Ural
Frost resistance, ° C
high
The soil
any
Scab resistance
amazed
Maturation
Ripening terms
autumn
The beginning of fruiting varieties
2-3 years after vaccination
Frequency of fruiting
regular
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