What are the advantages of the autumn apple tree Zhigulevskoe

It is unlikely that anyone would argue that the harvest of the summer season is the most long-awaited and delicious. But the excitement passes very quickly, and the autumn harvest ripens in time. Therefore, autumn tree varieties are very popular among gardeners, one of which is the Zhigulevskoye apple tree. This variety is able to give aromatic, delicious fruits towards the end of September. This is the main feature of this tree, for which it is valued in the field of horticulture. Therefore, everyone who is going to devote himself to this business should have an idea of ​​this apple tree, a detailed description of which will be given below.

Varietal features

The Zhigulevskoe apple variety belongs to the late autumn, and its “parent” is Sergei Kedrin, who was able to obtain a new unique variety by crossing Wagner and Borovinka, carried out at the Kuibyshev experimental station in 1936. After that, this species became widespread throughout Russia and many regions of other countries.

The description of "Zhiguli" apples can be given as follows:

1. Trees are characterized by being fast growing. This is undoubtedly one of the main advantages of the Zhiguli apple tree. Trees begin to bear fruit 5-6 years later after planting in open ground.
2. The crown is not thickened, is translucent to the center, and during fruiting it shows the characteristics of a highly round or wide pyramidal.
3. Perennial branches are brown.
4. Shoots are thick, slightly raised, straight, dark brown in color.
5. The leaves are characterized by large size and oblong-ovoid shape, moreover, they are quite intensely green.
6. The flowers are also very large.
7. The peduncle of the variety is medium, and sometimes even large, and it is also quite thick. The funnel is wide and deep, sometimes a weak corking of the skin can be found, which does not go beyond. The calyx can be medium or large, open or half open. The saucer is necessarily deep, which can have steep and sometimes ribbed walls. The funnel-shaped tube is the submaculate. The seed nest is located in the center of the fruit and has a bulbous shape. Speaking of the seed chambers, it should be noted that they are closed.
8. Fruits are the main attractive feature of the Zhiguli variety. They are all fairly one-dimensional and large. So, the average weight of one apple can fluctuate within 120-200 g (the limit is 350 g). Their shape is round, sometimes flat-round, with wide ribs. The surface of the fruit is usually slightly hilly, but the skin is always firm, shiny, oily. As for the color, the main one is yellowish, and the integumentary one is intense red, and striped. The color of the fruit is also characterized by an appetizing blush, which often occupies almost the entire apple. The pulp of the Zhiguli apple tree is tender, creamy in color, with a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

Other features include cultivation and grooming. In order to make a high-quality planting of this apple tree, you need to find a place where the standing of groundwater would be low. As for the soil, it should be characterized by a high level of fertility and permeability to water and air. Also, this place should be well lit.

The disease resistance of this variety is at an average level.In winter, it is recommended to protect tree trunks, as well as the lowest branches, from the "raids" of hares and mice.

Young trees are capable of bearing annual fruit, while older trees may not yield 100% of the time.

Advantages and disadvantages

You can praise this apple variety for a very long time, which will not be lied to by the numerous reviews left by experienced gardeners. But, as always, there are two categories of features: advantages and disadvantages. As for the first, these are the following points:

• scab resistance;
• fast growing tree;
• early maturity;
• high level of productivity;
• high level of marketability of apples;
• the variety is suitable for growing in intensive gardens;
• trees tolerate pruning well - both rejuvenating and shaping.

As for the disadvantages of the Zhigulevskoye variety, they look like this:

1. Possible sunburn.
2. Winter hardiness of this apple tree is at an average level. Therefore, you need to be prepared for the fact that during a harsh winter, flower buds may freeze.
3. The variety can be attacked by pests, especially the moth.
4. Short term storage of fruits.

During its existence, Zhigulevskoe apple trees have managed to establish themselves as a very high-quality and tasty variety. It is not for nothing that it has spread over many countries and their regions. Gardeners, and especially beginners, must understand the uniqueness of this variety and the importance of care, which is complex, conscientious and adhere to all the necessary rules. And then ruddy apples will always flaunt on the table, and delicious apple jam will be waiting in the refrigerator.

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