Varietal features of the apple tree Memory of a warrior
Apple tree The memory of a warrior was brought out several decades ago by scientists Mikheeva and Sedov. As a result of their joint work, a new variety, unlike the others, saw the light, which many people liked.
Varietal features of the apple tree Memory of a warrior
Characteristic
Apple trees of this variety are majestic and fairly large trees, abundantly covered with foliage. The garden looks impressive from them: tall branchy trees with a dense crown of juicy green color.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the main advantages of the variety are the following:
- fruits are characterized by high palatability;
- the shelf life of fruits is medium;
- fruits lend themselves well to transportation;
- stable and high yield;
- disease resistance.
Among the main disadvantages is the relatively late onset of fruiting. The large size of trees is also referred to negative aspects, so they should be planted in a spacious area.
Apple trees are susceptible to massive attacks by such a pest as the moth caterpillar.
Experienced gardeners claim that due to the presence of the slightest damage on the fruits, their shelf life is significantly reduced. Transportation and harvesting should be carried out as carefully and carefully as possible.
Description of the tree and fruit
The trees of the variety are characterized by large sizes and a branched crown. After the beginning of fruiting, the top of the culture becomes more thickened. Cherry blossom apple tree shoots.
The fruits are medium to large in size. The description of the fruit must be supplemented by the fact that its surface is covered with a dense, slightly rough skin of a greenish-yellow color. The fruits have dots and streaks of a bright crimson hue.
Taste
Juicy aromatic apples with snow-white milk pulp will definitely please. Delicate sweet and sour taste of the fruit has no foreign impurities. Apples are rich in C vitamins.
Pectin, which is found in large quantities in the fruits of this variety, allows them to be consumed by people who follow a diet. The substances contained in apples remove harmful toxins and toxins from the body.
Yield
A characteristic feature of the Memory of a Warrior apple tree is that its yield increases every year. If in the first years of their fruiting trees bring 35 kg of fruit, then already in 10 years from one you can collect up to 65 kg.
Productivity, to a greater extent, depends on proper care of the crop, soil fertility, competent planting, etc.
Pollinators
The variety belongs to the category of self-fertile. For pollination of the inflorescences of this culture, the presence of other types of apple trees on the garden plot is necessary. Ideally, they should be located at a distance of no more than 4-5 m from it.
Among suitable pollinators, apple varieties such as Obyknovennaya Antonovka, Streyfling, etc. stand out.
Winter hardiness
According to the description of the memory of a warrior apple tree, it belongs to varieties of medium frost resistance. The central part of Russia is suitable for wintering this culture. Areas characterized by more severe frosts are suitable for growing apples of this variety, provided that winter-hardy rootstocks are used.
Disease resistance
Prevention for the apple tree is a must
Among the features of the apple tree, one can note a high level of its resistance to such a common disease as scab. However, the culture is vulnerable to attack by all sorts of pests. Among them, the mining moth, moths, silkworms, etc. stand out.
This fact creates the need for periodic treatments of fruit trees both for treatment and prevention. Without taking the necessary measures in time, you can lose the harvest and even the apple tree itself.
Growing regions
The growth of apple trees of the Memory to a Warrior variety is typical for the Central Black Earth Region. It is in this zone that the favorable climate contributes to the good growth, development and fruiting of trees.
The apple tree is not demanding in cultivation, it takes root in different areas. In order for it to bear fruit as much as possible, it is necessary to control the process of its development, to carry out the necessary treatments and disinfection in time to protect it from pests.
Landing
Planting this apple tree is practically no different from sowing crops of other varieties. The following factors should be considered:
- the area chosen for planting should be sunny and extensive;
- drainage must be carried out on the site;
- trees should be at least 4 m apart from each other;
- the planting pit must be made taking into account all the rules and recommendations.
Timing
The unpretentiousness of the culture allows planting both in spring and in autumn. It is recommended to produce it in the fall. This period falls on the end of September - beginning of October. In the spring, planting is recommended to be done before bud break.
Technology
For planting apple trees in Memory of a Warrior, annual trees are most suitable. They adapt to new conditions as quickly as possible.
The ideal soil option for this is loam. It is recommended to avoid lowlands due to the possible accumulation of a large amount of moisture there.
Before planting, the soil should be drained and the necessary nutrient fertilizers added to it. After planting, the root system of the seedling is moderately moistened. It is recommended to lay mulching material near the trunk - sawdust, straw, pine needles, etc.
Care
Pruning a tree will help maintain a good harvest.
The apple tree is not very whimsical. She quickly adapts to the terrain. The only condition for a good harvest is to protect the crop from diseases and pests.
Watering
Watering the apple trees is recommended as the soil dries out. During flowering and fruit setting, the culture reacts particularly painfully to a lack of moisture. For this reason, the apple tree can shed more than half of the ovary.
On hot summer days, it is recommended to irrigate the tree with a hose. This should be done only late in the evening, after sunset, so that the leaves do not get burned.
Top dressing
Apple trees are not demanding for frequent feeding. A strong root system is self-sustaining. For maximum results, it is recommended to fertilize in early spring using nitroammofoska (1 tbsp. L. Under a tree).
During the flowering period and the formation of the ovary, gardeners are advised to feed the soil around the tree trunk with wood ash (200 g per culture), superphosphate and potassium salt (1 tsp for each).
Pruning and shaping the crown
Apple trees in memory of a soldier are subject to annual pruning 2 times a year: in late autumn (sanitary pruning) and early spring.In the process, damaged, dry branches, too thin shoots are removed.
The next year after planting, crown formation should be carried out. To do this, you need to cut off the ends of the branches of the apple tree, and for the next 5-6 years, do not allow the culture to bear fruit.
The formation of the upper part of the tree is carried out by trimming the shoots that grow inside the crown. This must be done to prevent excessive thickening.
Features of ripening and fruiting
Apple trees are characterized by a late onset of fruiting, they begin to yield 5-6 years after planting.
Fruit ripening begins closer to mid-September, and harvesting is recommended at the end of the month. After a bountiful harvest of apples, a rest period is possible the next year.
The older the tree, the more fruit it will bear. Their quality will also become noticeably better.
Harvesting and storage
Apple picking begins in late September - early October. For the longest possible storage period of the fruit, you must try to carefully pluck them from the branches.
For the longest shelf life of apples, it is recommended to consider the following factors:
- they should be stored at the optimum temperature for this - 0 ° C;
- it is recommended to choose wooden containers (this will allow air to circulate inside the container);
- fruits should be sorted by size;
- the optimum moisture level in the storage should be maximum 95%.
Gardeners reviews
Gardeners who cultivate apple trees note that the Memory to a Warrior variety is unpretentious. Quick adaptation, resistance to different weather conditions, as well as excellent taste of the fruit make this crop popular and profitable.
Close attention should be paid to one factor - prevention from pests and diseases that can cause significant harm to the tree, up to its death.
Ruddy fragrant apples on the table, when there is snow and frost outside the window - what could be better? Their smell reminds of summer, and vitamins, which this fruit is so rich in, help to strengthen the immune system.