Uspenskoe apple-tree
Every gardener is pleased with the prospect of growing an apple tree. It is even more captivating if the tree gives a tasty and rich harvest. The Uspenskoe apple tree also belongs to such species.
Uspenskoe apple-tree
Characteristics of the variety
According to the description, the Uspenskoe apple variety is a hybrid of Prima and Bessemyanka Michurinskaya, which made it self-infertile.
The only method of pollination is cross-pollination (therefore a dense planting is necessary).
The appearance of the tree and its fruits
The peculiarity of the variety is the slow growth of the tree, which makes the trunk wide.
The height of the tree is average. Visually, the apple tree looks low, due to the spreading and not very dense crown, which conceals its height. Skeletal branches are thick and gray in color.
The leaves are long, with a twisted top, green and smooth. During flowering, light pink flowers appear on the shoots.
The fruits are large. The color is green with a bright red blush located all over the fruit. The skin is firm.
Using apples
Uspensky apple has high taste.
Thanks to this, the fruits are used for both industrial and personal purposes. This leads to a difference in the amount of cultivation: some grow up to 5 trees, others - large gardens up to 200 hectares.
For industrial purposes, widespread use for the manufacture of juices, baby food, jams, marmalades, drying and sale in the form of apple chips, sets for compote, etc. Separately distinguish the production of apple cider vinegar.
In personal use, the sale of fresh fruits prevails, which is associated with an attractive appearance. Cooking is in second place.
Yield
On average, the yield per tree is 35-40 kg. With intensive cultivation, you can achieve an indicator of 200-250 centners per hectare.
The reason for this yield is the way the tree is pollinated.
Disease resistance
Wintering is easy. The tree is distinguished by good resistance to frost (much better than that of the Antonovka variety).
Withstands temperatures of 30-40 ° C frost. The buds of the plant may be damaged, but only slightly.
The Uspenskoe variety is inherent in disease resistance. Thanks to successful selection, it has immunity to scab. The threat of powdery mildew, fruit rot, black cancer and cystoporosis remains.
The description indicates that the main pests of the apple tree are: aphids, moths, flower beetles, apple moth, red mite.
Landing features
Apple trees are transplanted in spring or autumn
In its natural environment, the apple tree grows in the Volga region, Altai, Voronezh, Tambov, Kursk regions. Cultivation is possible in any area with black soil.
Landing dates
Planting a tree is possible at any time of the year, but fall or spring is the best choice. Each of these seasons has its own advantages, but the choice is not fundamental.
Planting in spring will allow the trees to harden a little by spring, wintering will be easier and without threats.
- The best time to plant in spring is early May or late April.The earth should already thaw and move out of winter. During this period, abundant watering is required. This will help prevent the roots from drying out.
- The main advantage of autumn planting is the possibility of active development in spring and summer. A tree planted in the fall will settle in the ground, strengthen the roots, which will allow it to actively develop in the spring. The best time to do this is in early October. This will allow the roots to harden enough for the winter.
Landing technology
Before planting, be sure to leave the seedling in the water for 1-2 days, if the roots are very dry, you can leave it for 4 days. We choose the place according to the illumination. For tastier apples, it should not be darkened.
The soil must be fertile. Super-loamy or loamy soil is ideal. Moisture and air must be conducted constantly. Preferably, the presence of groundwater at a distance of more than 2 m from the surface.
Dig a hole in advance, for the season. Measurements directly depend on the desired size of the tree. The larger the pit, the more growth potential the tree will have.
When planting, it is important to add mineral and organic fertilizers to the soil, check if the roots are free. After that, you need to sprinkle the roots with soil and tamp. The first watering is plentiful, up to 30 liters.
Proper care
According to the description, it is very simple to care for the Assumption apple tree.
In winter, there is no need to cover the plant. In the spring, foliage is pruned and treated against diseases and pests. For the last procedure, whitewashing the trunk is suitable.
Throughout the season, fallen, unripe apples are collected, which must be disposed of so that insects and diseases do not appear. After harvesting, the soil around the tree is loosened.
5 years after planting the seedling, with proper care, the tree is ready to bear fruit. It starts in September and lasts until mid-October. After ripening, the fruits must be harvested from the tree. they are prone to crumbling and deterioration.
It is better to store them wrapped (any paper will do) in a dark and dry cellar. The temperature in it should be low.
The opinion of gardeners about the variety
Uspenskoe apple variety is unpretentious and easy to grow.
Benefits:
- cold resistance;
- tasty fruits: the pulp is tender and juicy, with a slight sourness, has an unobtrusive, pleasant aroma .;
- scab resistance;
- rich productivity (approximately 40-50 kg per tree);
- increased content of vitamin C.
Apples grow quite large, sometimes reaching 250 g. At the same time, you do not have to make special efforts to care for this tree. Common procedures: crown shaping, spraying, whitewashing of the trunk.
The disadvantages of the Uspenskoe variety include the rapid overripening of the fruit and short storage (compared to other species), as well as the need to regularly trim the crown.