The most common fruit tree in our gardens is the apple tree. It perfectly adapts to the climate conditions of the region in which it grows. This fruit tree is also not demanding on the soil. The only restriction for growing apple trees can be closed basins and low places with hollows. Here, the flowers of the tree are damaged by frost. The wide distribution of the apple tree is explained by the value of its fruits.
Description of the Mantet variety tree
All apple trees by maturity are divided into summer varieties, autumn and winter. They, in turn, are: early, medium and late.
Consider a Canadian summer early variety. The apple tree Mantet originates from Grushovka of Moscow. A tree of this variety is characterized by medium growth force, a rare crown, strong, upward skeletal branches. The brown color of the cranked shoots with lentils, large green leaves is distinguished by the apple tree Mantet. The description of the variety complements the characteristics of the leaves. They have a shiny leathery appearance, a smooth, even sheet plate. Edges of leaves serrate, wavy.
The next year, after planting in the soil, the seedlings gain strength, straighten, their trunk becomes thick. Large flowers are covered during flowering apple tree Mantet. The variety description will not be complete, not to mention the buds. They have an oblong shape, a pinkish color with a purple tint and a fabulously beautiful appearance.
The disadvantages of this variety include the average winter hardiness, the tendency to defeat the scab and the short shelf life of the fruits, and the advantages are the early ripening of apples.
Another important feature is the Mantet variety. The apple tree, reviews of which are the most positive, begins to bear fruit early. It bears its first fruits four years after planting.
Apples Mantet, description
The ripening of fruits of this variety occurs mainly at the beginning of August, rarely - the end of July. Apples ripen one at a time. Therefore, the crop must be harvested several times a season.
The average size of the fruit, whose mass does not exceed 130 grams, has the apple tree Mantet. Description of the variety is impossible without the characteristic of tasty and healthy apples. Their main color is yellowish or greenish-yellow. The apple is covered with a reddish blush in the form of speckled stripes.
Under the smooth thin skin of the fetus hides a delicate, juicy, white pulp. Apples in this class have a pleasant dessert flavor. They need to be eaten right away, they are not stored for long, about two weeks after collection.
Ripe fruits are consumed in a fresh, canned, pickled, soaked form. From them you can cook compote, jam, jam, jam and much more.
Useful properties of apples
Apples are valuable in their vitamin C content. They should be eaten by people who have undergone surgery or a serious illness. Apples are recommended for use in kidney and cardiovascular diseases. If a person is overweight, you need to arrange fasting days once a week. Apples in the amount of 2 kg are eaten peeled and washed down with 2 glasses of water throughout the day.
Planting Apple Mantet
Planting of fruit trees of this species is carried out in spring in late April or in autumn from late September to mid-October. In advance, dig holes at a distance of 4 meters from one another and a depth of 70 cm. The bottom of the hole is covered with tin cans, walnut shells. Then 1/3 fall asleep with a humus layer of earth with the addition of mineral and organic substances. All mix and add earth without fertilizer to the very top.
A peg is driven into the center of the pit, on the north side of which a seedling is set. The roots are evenly spread and covered with fertile soil, ramming it tightly. The seedling is tied to a peg and watered abundantly - 5 buckets of water in one hole.
Apple tree and care
In the summer season, the Mantet apple tree, the description of the variety of which continues, needs care. It needs to be watered and fed. On a hot summer without rains, an apple tree is watered 2 times a week for 2-3 buckets of water per tree. After each rain, the earth around the apple tree needs to be loosened for better air access to the roots. Watering an apple tree is better in the evening, so you can avoid sunburn on the leaves.
In spring and autumn, the Mantet apple tree needs feeding . The description of the photo, which is presented for review, will help to properly care for the apple tree.
- The first feeding takes place at the end of April. A half kilogram of urea or 10 buckets of dung humus is applied under each tree.
- The second top dressing is carried out at the beginning of flowering. For 20 buckets of water, 1 kg of superphosphate and potassium sulfate and half a kilogram of urea. First, the apple tree is watered with plain water, and then with this solution.
- The third time they feed the apple tree after flowering, when the fruits begin to pour. Nitrofoski 1 kg and dry sodium humate 20 g are diluted in 20 buckets of water and watered trees, 3 buckets of solution for each.
- The fourth top dressing should be carried out when the crop is harvested. Superphosphate and potassium sulfate 300 g each. scattered around each tree. In dry weather, fertilizers are bred and watered with apple trees.
Diseases and pests, the fight against them
Tree diseases can be identified by drying branches and bark, wilting leaves and the appearance of rot on the fruits during storage. Mantet apple tree is affected by scab. The description of the photo will be incomplete if you do not learn more about this disease. This is a fungus in which the leaves become brown stained, then dry and fall off. Black spots and cracks appear on fruits damaged by scab. Apples stop pouring and die. This disease affects flowers and pedicels.
- The first treatment is carried out in the spring, when the leaves begin to bloom. The trees are watered with the Chorus preparation diluted in water.
- The second treatment is carried out after flowering with the same solution.
The most dangerous pest is the apple moth. Chemicals can handle it. 20 days after flowering, the apple tree is sprayed with the Cymbush preparation, 1 ml of which is diluted in a bucket of water. Helps to deal with gluttonous pests cleaning the bark, collecting and burning damaged fruits and leaves.