Delicious apple variety - Ural Nalivnoe

There are quite a few varieties of apple trees adapted for growing in cold regions, but sometimes it is very difficult to choose one or even several species. Some withstand low temperatures well, but do not differ in the size of the fruits, others, on the contrary, with large fruits, but at the same time require special care. The topic of this article will be the apple-tree “Ural'skoe nalivnoe”, which quite successfully combines the key qualities of winter-hardy species.

Content

1 Description and characteristics
2 Breeding history
3 Planting and leaving
4 Disease and pest control
5 Video "Apple Trees for Siberia"

Description and characteristics

“Uralskoe nalivnoe” is an autumn apple-tree with medium-sized trees, especially if they are grafted. The description of the variety should begin with the fact that among its congeners, Uralskoe Nalivnoe is one of the first to release buds and dissolve leaves.

The crown of trees is rounded, drooping, becomes very dense over the years, so you need to thin it out. The branches are thin, elastic, with a light gray-green bark. Skeletal branches grow at right angles to the trunk, often forming many branches in the first year. Fruiting is concentrated in equal measure on fruit twigs and spears. Shoots of medium thickness, covered with light green bark with a brown tint. The leaves of the variety are elongated, light green, small-town at the edges, practically without pubescence. Apple trees of medium size bloom with pink flowers. Flowers are similar in shape to small bowls, without pubescence, stigmas of pistils on the same level with anthers.

Apples are of medium size, weighing about 60 grams in the first half of the life of an apple tree, however, over time, their weight decreases to about 40 grams. Fruits are round, one-dimensional, their ribbing is not very pronounced. The peel of the apples of this variety is green with a yellow tint, but with the onset of maturity it becomes a rich yellow color. On the side facing the sun, a blurred blush of light pink is formed. The pulp is light yellow in color, very juicy, with a strong strong aroma. The apples of this variety taste sweet with an almost imperceptible sourness.

For 100 grams of apple pulp, there are:

11% sugar;
14% dry matter;
9 mg ascorbic acid;
0.6% titrated acids;
100 mg of P-active substances.

Fruits ripen by mid-September, however, the variety has several stages of ripening, depending on the method of application and processing. In early September, apples are harvested to make compotes and juices, since the pulp density is very high. In mid to late September, apples become suitable for fresh consumption, as the pulp becomes moderately soft and extremely juicy. And finally, apples harvested in October are good to use as a filling for baking or making preserves, marmalades or jams.

A distinctive feature of the Uralskoye Nalivnoye variety is that even overripe apples do not fall off the branches. Shelf life of apples harvested in mid-September is 2-2.5 months.

The variety is fast-growing, the first harvest can be harvested already in 2 years of cultivation. Year after year, the amount of the harvest increases, despite the fact that the size of the apples decreases slightly. At its peak, up to 250 kilograms can be harvested from one tree. Another positive characteristic of the variety is its high winter hardiness.

Breeding history

“Uralskoe nalivnoe” was bred in the South Ural Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture after crossing the varieties “Ranetka Krasnaya” and “Papirovka”. The authorship of the variety belongs to the Chelyabinsk breeder P.A.Zhavoronkov.Exceptional winter hardiness has made the variety extremely popular in the North-West regions of Russia.

The peak of popularity of "Uralskiy nalivniy" was in the 1970s, the variety really fell in love with gardeners. It is not surprising, because in addition to winter hardiness, apple trees adapt well to almost any conditions and types of soil.

Planting and leaving

The description of planting should begin with the criteria for selecting a site for planting. The place should be bright, as far as possible protected from strong winds. The fact is that often tree branches do not withstand the load of ripening fruits and crack - a strong wind can speed up the process.

Although the variety has no particular preference for the type of soil, it is still not worth planting apple trees in acidic soils. It is best to plant the seedlings in nitrogen-rich, fertile soil, especially if the groundwater is not close to the surface.

Apple tree seedling planting technology

One and a half weeks before planting, you need to start preparing the pits. The pit should be about 90 centimeters deep in depth, but the width should be determined by the span of the roots. The bottom is lined with a mixture of the top layer of soil, humus, superphosphate and ammonium nitrate. Before planting, the roots of the seedling must be straightened, being careful not to damage them, and then the seedling must be placed in the hole and tied to a support peg. The pit must be thoroughly covered with earth, periodically tamping it. Water the seedling liberally afterward.

The description of caring for the Uralskoye Nalivnoye variety is not much different from caring for other types of winter-hardy apple trees. Every spring, old or dead branches should be pruned to protect the plant from disease. It is important to whitewash the trunks with garden lime, as well as treat them with fungicides and insecticides.

It is important to fertilize regularly, especially in the early years of the tree's growth. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potash fertilizers are most suitable for apple trees. Frequent watering is also important in the early years.

For the winter, the tree trunk circle of apple trees should be mulched with sawdust, peat or straw. If weather forecasters promise a very cold winter, you can also wrap tree trunks with covering material to protect from frost.

Disease and pest control

The description in the catalog of fruit trees asserts that the Uralskoye Nalivnoye variety is moderately resistant to almost all fungal diseases. Among the most dangerous diseases are powdery mildew, scab and fruit rot. Symptoms of disease appear on all parts of the tree, and disease-causing spores can winter not only in fallen leaves, but also in the folds of the bark or the upper layers of the soil. As a prophylaxis of fungal diseases, it is necessary to spray twice a year with fungicides of complex action, for example, "Fitosporin" (read the description of the application on the package), and in the spring, water the trees with a solution of urea.

Among insects, the most dangerous are the red aphid and the apple moth. Against them, you can use corrugated paper traps, as well as chemicals, for example, "Karbofos". As a preventive measure, it is necessary to tear off the old bark from the trees, regularly peel off the fallen leaves.

Video "Apple Trees for Siberia"

This video tells about apple trees of the Ural selection, which feel great in the harsh conditions of Siberia.