Apple variety "Cherished": description, cultivation and care

Description

The external description of the Zavetnoye variety is as follows. These apple trees are not too big and quite spreading. Trees have a thin crown, the shape of which can be called rounded. The bark of apple trees is dark brown. The branches can be seen under the perpendicular to the trunk. The shoots were naturally straight. They are quite thin and have a high edging. Painted dark brown. The foliage of the Cherished variety is pointed with a corrugated structure, endowed with a dark green color.

With regard to the description of the fruits of this variety, they are medium in size and round. Each apple weighs about 60 grams.

Fruits are traditionally formed on fruit twigs. They have a pale color and a deep red blush. From above, the fruits of the Treasured apple tree are covered with a smooth peel. It is very juicy and crispy. They have a pleasant sweet and sour taste with characteristic notes of strawberries. The aroma cannot be called strongly pronounced. The fruits have a high content of acids, in particular ascorbic, and also vitamins.

Video "Description"

From the video you will learn about the features of the cherished apple tree.

How was it bred

The appearance of the apple-tree variety Zavetnoye is obliged to the specialists of the Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia, named after M.A.Lisavenko. It was under his strict guidance that a number of studies were carried out, the result of which was the development of a new species of favorite fruit trees. This was achieved thanks to the crossing of varieties such as Autumn Joy and Melbera. This event took place back in 1958. The new variety entered the register only in 1995.

Thanks to competently carried out selection, he received such advantages as resistance to low temperatures, immunity to diseases and pests. Today, such trees can be found on the territory of Western Siberia, and more specifically in the Tyumen, Tomsk, Omsk regions and the Altai Territory.

Advantages and disadvantages

Apple trees of this variety have early winter ripening periods and a universal purpose of fruits. They are used to prepare delicious compote, jelly, fruit wine, cider, jam, dried fruits. The advantages of the species include a quick entry into fruiting. This happens when the tree reaches the age of 4 years. The crop ripens on the branches every year, and even old crops give it.

Gardeners are attracted by the high yield and excellent taste characteristics of the fruits. They ripen almost simultaneously by mid-September, which is convenient in terms of harvesting. They look great and can be stored for up to 150 days without special conditions. Apple trees are also endowed with persistent immunity to dangerous diseases, in particular, to brocade. The disadvantage can be considered insufficiently high resistance to frost. Since in too harsh winters, trees can freeze slightly.

Growing

Planting such a tree is not a difficult procedure, even for novice gardeners. This should be done in the spring.

When planting in a prepared hole, two-thirds of a mixture is poured, consisting of a fertile layer of earth, manure and high-quality complex mineral fertilizing. In the process of planting, the seedling must straighten the root system and place it in a hole so that the root collar is located at a level of 8 cm above the soil.

When planting, you should not forget to install a stake in the pit, which will serve as a reliable support for the growing tree. The dimensions of the pit are normally 60 cm deep and up to 80 cm wide. It is not customary to plant fruit trees in the fall in Siberia. Since, due to the peculiarities of the local climate, they do not have time to take root before the arrival of the first cold weather.

Care

Crop care includes watering, fertilizing, pruning, pest control, and rodent control.

Watering is an important part of proper care. It is recommended to moisten the soil at least 2 times per season. In spring, each tree over 4 years old requires about 100 liters of water. After the tree has dropped the foliage, namely in the fall, it is necessary to water the ground abundantly in the near-trunk circle. In a dry year, the apple tree will need watering even in summer. When caring for a crop in June - August, it is advised to water it at least twice.

An obligatory stage of proper care is the introduction of fertilizing. The composition of the soil for the tree is not particularly important. Liquid mullein is excellent for feeding fruit crops of this type. In the spring, it is also customary to scatter urea around the trunk circle.

The pruning procedure is an important care step. It should be planned for the spring, but you need to be in time before the start of sap flow. In the process, it is advised to get rid of improperly growing shoots. For work, you should prepare a hacksaw or secateurs. You do not need to touch only branches that are horizontally located. Since they have the largest number of fruits in the fall.

Although these trees are resistant to scab, they can be attacked by pests. For prevention, it is advised to spray crops with such a composition in the spring. Urea in the amount of 700 grams, copper sulfate - 50 grams per 10 liters of water. This is done before flowering. In order to protect the beloved trees from the invasion of the moth, it is customary to use trapping belts. Taking care of trees also includes measures to protect them from mice, which are very fond of damaging the wood. To do this, the foliage collected from under the trees is burned, the near-trunk circle is dug onto the bayonet of a shovel, and the trunk is wrapped with protective material. Instead of artificial material, you can use spruce paws collected with your own hands. Before wrapping them around the trunk, it is recommended to whitewash with lime or water emulsion. Remember that the greatest number of needles should be near the ground. To scare away rodents in complex care, in practice, they use drugs such as "Ratibor" in the form of briquettes.

Harvesting

Trees begin to harvest in 4 years. The frequency of fruiting is annual and regular. From each crop, about 70 kg of selected delicious fruits are harvested per season. It is very convenient to pick apples, as they ripen very amicably. Such fruits are subject not only to consumption in their pure form, but also to processing, conservation, cooking. They have good transportability and keeping quality. The ripening period is early winter. The fruiting age is up to 5 years. Fruits begin to ripen in September.

Video "Growing"

From the video you will learn how to grow an apple tree so that it gives a good harvest.