Apple tree Sverdlovsk resident

The apple tree Sverdlovsk resident has established itself well among the gardeners of the northern regions. The variety is appreciated for its good yield and excellent taste and marketability.

The apple tree of the Sverdlovsk variety was bred by the Sverdlovsk Horticultural Selection Station. The author is a breeder from Yekaterinburg - Kotov L.A.

The apple tree is medium-sized with a rounded, spreading crown, sparse in shape. An adult tree reaches a height of 3-4 meters. The annual growth of the apple tree is 10 cm. The foliage is green, narrow, elongated, with wavy edges. The tree blooms in large, with the presence of long stamens, wide-bowl-shaped flowers, painted in white, with a slightly pinkish tinge. The flowering period begins in May.

Due to its advantages, Sverdlovsk residents are grown in many regions of Russia. The main advantages of the apple tree Sverdlovsk residents are:

• good productivity;

• excellent frost resistance;

• high-quality commercial and consumer appearance;

• high resistance to many diseases;

• apples can be eaten immediately after harvest and have a long shelf life.

The only drawback of this apple tree variety is late fruiting.

The apple tree has a mid-winter ripening period. Removable ripeness occurs at the end of September. The tree bears fruit at regular intervals, and the duration of the consumption period is from September to January. After planting the variety, fruiting does not come soon, only 5-6 years of growth.

The apple tree of Sverdlovsk residents is grown in the Ural, Volgo-Vyatka, Central, Central Black Earth regions.

The crop belongs to varieties with a high yield. Every year, the apple tree will increase its yield after it has given up the first fruits. On average, 120 kg of apples are harvested from one adult tree, and 18 t / ha from the plantation.

Apples are colored light yellow, without blush. They have a slightly ribbed, rounded shape, with a dense, smooth and dry skin. Subcutaneous points are subtle, small, few in number, greenish tint. Fruit weight - 100 grams. The taste of apples is excellent, sweet and sour. The consistency of the pulp is dense, but very juicy, tender, prickly, with a light aroma.

The fruits have a universal purpose. During storage, their keeping quality is 5-6 months, while their shape and taste are preserved. Apples have good transportability. In the period of commercial maturity, they have a weak crumbling. Specialists' tasting assessment is 4.5 points.

The recommended planting time for the variety is May, after the soil has completely warmed up.Before planting an apple tree seedling, it is checked for damaged shoots and dead shoots of the root system. The age of the seedling for planting should be 1-2 years old, have an even trunk, and the root system should be with many shoots, white on the cut. The seedling has good survival rate after planting due to its well-developed root system.

The growing area should be well lit by the sun, but slight shading may be acceptable, well protected from wind and drafts. The plant will thrive in fertile, moist soil. If it is loamy soil, then its acidity should be closer to neutral. Before planting, the soil is well dug up, removing weeds and vegetation.

The crown of the tree grows strongly, so you need to take into account the distance between plantings, it should be 4 meters, and between the rows of trees - 5 meters. Since the root system of the seedling is very powerful, the planting hole is dug with a diameter of 1 meter and a depth of 70 cm. Organic fertilizers in the form of humus are poured at the bottom and watered abundantly. The seedling is placed in the hole, gently spreading the roots along the sides. In the process of filling the seedling with soil, it is slightly shaken so that the earth is evenly distributed, leaving no air space between the root system. It is important to remember that the root collar of the seedling should rise about 6-7 cm above the ground. After planting, the seedling is watered with two buckets of warm water.

In the first year of growth, the tree is watered abundantly and mulched with compost or manure to retain moisture. Watering must be done 1-2 times a week, since the plant is moisture-loving. After each watering, the soil must be loosened.

And also for the purpose of prevention, foliage is sprayed from pests.

When the tree begins to develop, its branches grow very much, therefore, they make the obligatory formative pruning of the crown. Preventive pruning involves removing branches that extend outside the crown and obstruct sunlight. And also every season they carry out pruning of dry, damaged and broken branches.

The apple tree from Sverdlovsk is partially self-fertile, but for more fruit setting, it needs pollinators. These can be other winter varieties of apple trees.

For better growth and formation of the tree, as well as for good yields, the crop must be fertilized 4 times per season. After the end of the winter period, at the end of April, organic fertilizing is introduced in the form of urea. With the onset of flowering, the plant is fed with superphosphate and potash fertilizers. After the end of flowering, a concentrated sodium solution diluted in water is introduced. After the end of fruiting, the tree is fed with superphosphate and potash fertilizers.

The Sverdlovsk variety has a high winter hardiness, survives the winter period even at a temperature of -40 degrees, without harm to the future harvest. The tree does not freeze in severe frosts, so no shelter is required. The variety is well adapted to autumn and spring frosts.

The variety is highly resistant to diseases and pests. The plant is well adapted to fungal diseases, but average resistance to scab. Bright sunlight can cause great harm to the tree. For prevention, it is recommended to whitewash the trunks in the autumn and spring periods.

The Sverdlovsk variety has many advantages, so it has proven itself well among gardeners and summer residents, especially in the northern regions. There is not a single negative review about this variety. The apple tree of this variety fell in love with gardeners for its unpretentiousness and for a high-quality and bountiful harvest.