It is impossible to call the garden full if it does not grow apple trees. The gardener, of course, does not enjoy when the trees are sick. Those who are seriously engaged in gardening would be wise to choose the elite varieties of seedlings. Among them, one can distinguish a variety that really deserves attention - this is the Venyaminovsky apple tree.
Some information
Since 1977, breeders at the All-Russian Research Institute have been working on the cultivation of apple trees with scab immunity. 12 varieties with different ripening dates were bred. Among them, the Venyaminovsky apple tree stands out especially. There is evidence that seeds from fruits obtained as a result of free pollination of an elite immune form were selected in 1981, and a year later, sowing was carried out. The apple tree was ranked among the elite varieties in 1995. The authors of this noteworthy variety: N.E. Sedov, V.V. Zhdanov, E.A. Dolmatov and Z.M. Serova.
Description of the Venyaminovsky apple tree
A fairly large tree has a rounded crown and can cause aesthetic interest. On branches extending from the trunk almost at right angles, the leaves are evenly distributed, and in general the crown does not look thickened. The edges of the branches grow up. The bark is smooth both on the stem and on the branches, has a gray color.
Shaggy cranked shoots resemble an arc in shape. The section has a brown tint. The kidneys are cone-shaped and fleecy.
The top of the oval-shaped leaves is twisted helically. The edges of the leaf plate are wavy, with prominent denticles. Streaks are well defined on the smooth surface of dark green leaves.
Inflorescences have 4-6 flowers of pale pink color.
Conical shaped fruits have wide ribs. During the harvest, the apples are greenish, but after lying down they acquire a pleasant yellowish tint, a significant part of the fruit is covered with a scarlet blush. If the tree grows in a well-lit place, then the integumentary blush can spread throughout the fruit. On a skin it is easy to notice gray subcutaneous points.
Apples are medium in size, weigh about 130 g. Under the most favorable conditions, they can weigh up to 300 g.
The photo of the Venyaminovsky apple tree shows how beautiful and delicious its fruits are.
Fruit properties
The fruits of the Venyaminovsky apple-tree have a sweet and sour taste. The pulp is juicy, crispy, dessert type, has a greenish or white color. Tasting score - 4.4 points.
The chemical composition of fruits: sugar - 8.6%, total acids - 0.71%, ascorbic acid - 0.45%. Apples in this class are extremely rich in vitamin R.
Grade Features
Apple tree "Venyaminovskoe" has already established itself as a record crop variety. It was noted that trees aged 8-11 years from 1 ha gave 150 centners of the crop. In addition, the variety has the following advantages:
- High resistance to scab.
- Long-term preservation of consumer qualities of fruits. Apple picking begins in October, and they lie until February.
- Frost resistance.
- Decorative appearance.
Grade Cons
Ripening of fruits occurs gradually, and therefore it is impossible to harvest the crop in one go. Before a certain number of apples reaches its maturity, a lot of fruit is showered. But there is another side to the coin. After all, the crop can be harvested over time. There is a likelihood that someone will like such a flaw.
Landing
The trees of the Venyaminovsky apple tree are very sensitive to groundwater. Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to produce artificial drainage of the soil to prevent their death.
It is better that the place is well lit. As already mentioned, the color and weight of apples depend on this.
It is important to create a structured soil so that air and water flow well to the roots of the tree.
Preparing the soil for planting: dig a hole up to 70 cm deep and lay small branches or sawdust on the bottom. The top layer of soil must be mixed with humus at the rate of 2: 1 and fill up the hole so that a tubercle forms on it, which is a guarantee that the roots of the future tree will remain at the proper level. It is necessary to wait for the time when the land will sag, and only then proceed with landing. To guarantee, you can drive a peg and tie a seedling to it.
Care
Top dressing is carried out 2 times a year. Apply phosphorus-potash fertilizers, humus and ash. Apple tree "Venyaminovsky" is very responsive to ammonium nitrate. If you dilute fertilizers according to standard standards, then under each tree you need to pour three buckets of mortar.
The main care is pest control. To protect young seedlings from rodents, the stem should be tied with a net. In large trees, the trunk must be whitewashed. To rid the trees and the soil around them of wintering insects, in early spring, the trunk and the earth within a meter should be sprayed with Bordeaux fluid.
Great danger to apple trees is the moth. To combat it, "Chlorophos" and "Karbofos" are used, but before the appearance of flowers. After flowering, the trees are treated with Fozalon.
Some gardeners use folk methods to combat “unwanted guests”. For example, if tansy grows near apple trees, this will prevent the appearance of aphids. Spicy plants such as basil, dill, calendula, coriander and various types of mint are planted in the garden.
These plants are also used to prepare solutions with which trees are sprayed. Infusions of wormwood, hot pepper, ash and onion husks may be useful in this regard. Especially effective in the fight against aphids is garlic tincture.
It should be noted that you should regularly treat the garden with such decoctions, you need to do this for preventive purposes. Natural remedies disappear faster and washed off by rain.
In the fall, pruning. Remove old branches and damaged bark. After that, apple trees are sprayed with urea.
Reviews
As expected, the reviews about the Venyaminovsky apple tree are wonderful. Some claim that they first saw real apples on their site. Attention was drawn to the development of the tree. One gets the impression that it grows more in width. People advise novice gardeners to plant this variety. Trees really do not get sick, even in wet weather. The reviews say that fertilizing is good with wood ash.
Conclusion
Gardeners should pay attention to a tree that feels great in many regions of the country. All the advantages of the variety are clearly stated in the description of the Venyaminovsky apple tree. The photo with the fruits looks quite appetizing. Perhaps someone wants to get another apple tree in his garden.