Cultivation of an apple tree Marat Busurin
The apple tree Marat Busurin was bred on the basis of the American donor SR0523 and the apple tree Autumn Joy. In 1982, this variety hit the market.
Cultivation of an apple tree Marat Busurin
The ease of care and the long shelf life of the fruits made it a favorite in gardens and summer cottages. In the state register, he was noted only in 2001.
Characteristics of the variety
According to the description, the apple variety Marat Busurin is picky in care and is rich in its fruits. There are a number of qualities that make it popular:
- excellent dessert qualities of fruits, which, moreover, retain their original presentation for a long time;
- high fertility;
- sufficient frost resistance;
- unpretentiousness in care and a high degree of survival;
- convenient crop for harvesting and applying crown care measures.
The disadvantages have not been identified to date.
Description of the tree
Mature trees match the average size of other fruit trees. Their height does not exceed 3 m, which is very convenient for harvesting, pruning and processing. They are referred to as natural semi-dwarfs.
The foliage is light green, curved in shape along the central vein.
The leaf is glossy above, and rough below, slightly pubescent, dense and has an elongated shape. The short petiole has no stipule.
The flowers of the apple tree are beautiful, large, white with a pinkish tinge.
Characteristics of the fetus
The fruits themselves are slightly above average in size. Depending on the conditions, the weight ranges from 100 to 250 g. They can be transported and stored for a long time.
The fruit is round in shape. There is slight ribbing.
On the smooth glossy surface, there is a slight bluish bloom.
A ripe apple has a greenish-yellow rind with indistinct purple-red streaks over most of the fruit.
Over time, when the apples have been lying for a long time, these stains will become brighter and more distinct, and the main color will become white marble.
Taste
Antonovka used to be considered the most fragrant apple. The smell of fruits Marat Busurin is somewhat reminiscent of him.
Like most dessert varieties, this one has a sour-sweet taste. Suitable both for fresh consumption and for use in cooking.
Yield
The tree needs to be fed regularly
High-yielding autumn variety. The first fruits can be tasted already in the 4th year of life, which is quite early. The yield increases markedly every year.
With the small size of the tree itself, about 120 kg of apples can be harvested from one. The harvest per hectare is on average 35 tons.
For ripening and good fruiting, the tree does not need rest. Timely feeding and moderate watering are enough for him.
Winter hardiness
Winter hardiness characteristics are high. The tree survives this period better in places protected from the cold wind.
Disease resistance
If the tree is located in a small garden plot, it is not afraid of scab, becausethe variety is highly resistant to scab.
In large areas, due to the high concentration (saturation) of this disease, additional treatment with pesticides may be required.
Growing regions
Initially, the Busurin variety was bred for cultivation within the Moscow region. When creating it, the rather cold, damp and changeable climate of the region was taken into account.
Today, the tree successfully takes root in other territories with similar climatic and natural characteristics.
Landing
This variety does not have any peculiarities in planting and care. Saplings take root well and rooting takes place quickly enough.
Timing
Disembarkation can be carried out both in the autumn and in the spring.
The main condition in the fall is to plant before the cold weather, in the spring - to plant after the cold weather, when the snow melts and the earth takes at least a little heat. For this purpose, annual seedlings are better suited.
Scheme
First, choose a landing site. Avoid drafts: gusts of wind can rip off flower stalks and damage branches.
The soil should be loose, it is good to pass water, air and various kinds of fertilizers.
- The place for the tree should be sunny, not shaded and protected from gusty winds. The distance to the groundwater should be more than 2 m in order to protect the roots from getting into the water and further rotting.
- Prepare a soil mixture of black soil, peat and humus.
- Dig a hole 60x60x60 cm.
- It is advisable to add 0.5 kg of wood ash to the bottom of the pit, add the prepared soil mixture and mix everything with the addition of a bucket of water.
- Place the cutting into this mixture, spread out the roots and sprinkle with earth.
- Be sure to support the tree.
- Form a watering hole around the trunk.
Care
The tree is easy to care for
The apple tree of the Marat Busurin variety is classified as semi-dwarf. Many people choose trees of this type for their site because of the ease of maintenance.
To carry out agrotechnical work, you do not need additional hands for help and tools. At any stage, even pruning, you can independently carry out all the manipulations with the tree.
At first, the plant is cut according to a sparse-tiered scheme. The tree will try to bear fruit in the second year, but for the first 2 years, do not let it do that.
Remove flowering and young shoots, the plant should form a good root system. As soon as you see that it is difficult for the plant from the number of fruits, install supports, this will ease the load and protect the branches from breaking.
Harvesting and storage
Marat Busurin apples can be stored for a long time. The first fruits appear at the end of August, and at the beginning of autumn, until mid-September, ripening is completed.
Long-term storage is facilitated by a thick, dense skin. Apples are safely stored until the New Year without additional processing.
The correct storage conditions are dry, ventilated rooms with a stable temperature of approximately 5 ° C.
Disease and pest control
Breeders have not yet come up with a variety that would not be afraid of any garden pests and diseases.
According to the description, the first and most common pest that attacks a tree is aphids. Insects reproduce rapidly and settle in colonies on trees. In a couple of days, they spoil most of the tree, infect foliage and green shoots, suck the juices from them and the foliage falls off, young shoots die.
Better pre-treat the plant. Bordeaux mixture or copper sulfate is suitable. This should be done during the beginning of bud break. These drugs also protect against many fungal diseases.
For immediate treatment, you can use insecticides. From folk remedies, tobacco and ash are effective.
The apple moth is no less dangerous. Its caterpillar eats leaves during the flowering period. It is important to treat the tree from this pest before leafing out and the beginning of the flowering period.
Gardeners reviews
In their reviews, gardeners note the good data of this variety and their interest in growing it. Many people advise the apple tree Marat Busurin, tk. it gives a high yield, and the dessert variety is in demand on the market.