The choice of apple varieties for the garden is a very responsible matter. After all, such a tree in the subsequent summer resident will delight large harvests for many years. Bred varieties of this culture for the entire time of cultivation was a lot. Some of them produce crops early - in the middle of summer. Others begin to bear fruit later - by the beginning of autumn. Apples of the last variety can not only be eaten fresh. Since their pulp is usually very dense, they are often used to make stewed fruit, jelly, jams, etc. One of the best late varieties of all grown in Russia is the Zavetnaya apple tree. Description of the variety by breeders allows us to judge it as one of the best winter varieties to date. Ordinary gardeners-gardeners also respond very well about him.
How was withdrawn
Breeding work with this variety was carried out in NIISS them. M. A. Lisavenko, located in the city of Barnaul. Melba and Autumn joy became his parents. Experiments with these two varieties were carried out by five talented breeders - M. Lisovenko, L. Zhebrovskaya, T. Kalinina, L. Kornienko, Z. Grankina.
The cherished variety was registered in 1958. Today in Siberia and the Urals, it is grown almost everywhere.
Treasured Apple Tree: description, photo of the tree
Trees of this variety are not too tall. Crohn's compact round, medium density. The fruiting tree enters pretty quickly. At the same time, Cherished is also characterized by high productivity. The bark of trees of this variety is dark brown. The branches of these apple trees have just a huge number of spears and extend almost perpendicularly from the trunk. The shoots of the Treasured trees are small, thin and pubescent. The leaves on them grow pointed, slightly oblong in shape. The color of the plate is dark green. The veins on the leaves are almost invisible. The flowers of these apple trees are small, white. This variety belongs to the universal group. And therefore, its fruits can be eaten both fresh and in the form of jams or preserves. Compotes from these apples also turn out very good.
Fruit Description
Not too large fruit sizes - this is what distinguishes the coveted apple tree. Description, photos, reviews about this variety allow us to judge it, nevertheless, as one of the best. Although the weight of the coveted apples in the first years does not exceed 80 grams, and then 40-60 g, they differ in taste by simply excellent. In addition, the fruits are very beautiful in appearance. The peel of cherished apples is absolutely smooth, white. At the same time, the most part of the fruit is covered with a blurry “southern” blush of saturated pink color.
The flesh of these apples is dense, very juicy and sweet. Its color is greenish-white. Many summer residents note the fact that the flesh of these apples has a strawberry flavor. The flavor of the cherished fruit is very weak. Their shape is round, without flattening. Best taste qualities of fruits of this variety are manifested in the cool years.
The content of nutrients in fruits
The coveted is an apple tree (the photos on the page confirm this), which yields very beautiful fruits. The more sunny the year, the more elegant they look. The appearance of a blush on these apples is stimulated precisely by ultraviolet rays. But, of course, the dignity of the fruits of this variety is not only attractive appearance and excellent taste. Eating these apples, among other things, is considered very healthy.
According to the Institute. A. Lisovenko, the fruits of this variety contain:
Treated Apple: a description of the variety in relation to economic value
The cherished apple tree bears fruiting in the fourth year after planting. The tree is gaining full strength in a few years. With age, the yield of this variety practically does not decrease. Even the old cherished apple trees bear fruit well. In total, from one such tree, depending on the year, you can collect up to 14-56 kg of fruits. Crops of the cherished apple tree are given annually, without interruption.
The advantages of the variety and its disadvantages
Very good keeping quality of the fruits is what, of course, the variety of the treasured apple tree differs from. The photo and description of the variety make it possible to judge it as one of the most valuable winter ones. The fruits ripen in September. They can be stored for 150 days. Also, the advantages of apple trees of this variety include:
Resistant to scab and most other diseases. In order to prevent infection of the fruit, it is enough to spray the tree with some fungicide once a year - in the spring, before flowering begins.
Friendly ripening of fruits. To harvest apples from a tree of this variety is thus very convenient.
The cherished Apple tree (description, photos, reviews available on the network, speak about this clearly) has practically no. Summer residents consider only a relatively low winter hardiness compared to other varieties zoned for cold regions as some minus of this variety. In very frosty winters, the branches and buds of this apple tree may freeze. Perennial bark is particularly sensitive to cold in trees.
Reviews of summer residents
For gardeners in Siberia and the Urals, this variety is very appreciated. Many summer residents grow it. Of course, first of all, he earned his popularity for the excellent palatability of the fruit. Not the least role in this was played by their almost phenomenal keeping quality. In some summer residents, apples are kept fresh until February, and sometimes until March.
In terms of care, this variety also earned excellent reviews by gardeners. This apple tree is very unpretentious, almost never gets sick, tolerates drought well. Another advantage of the coveted summer residents consider self-fertility. No pollinators need to be additionally planted next to this apple tree.
Fruit use
Universality - this, as already mentioned, is what distinguishes the covenant, the apple tree. A description of its fruits was given above. Sweet apples of this variety, if desired, can be used to prepare:
compote;
jelly;
dried fruits;
fruit wine;
cider;
preserves.
Pectin substances in the fruits of this variety contain a lot. And therefore, among other things, they are not bad for making jam, jam, mousse and jelly. Fresh apples of this variety should be stored in a cool place. It can be either an ordinary household refrigerator or a cellar.
Variety Care Features
These are the characteristics that distinguishes the winter-hardy Treasured apple tree. Description, photos, reviews allow us to judge this variety as, of course, very productive and valuable. Judging by the reviews of summer residents, it’s not difficult to grow this apple tree. Take care of this variety in the same way as any other in Siberia. This apple tree must, of course, be watered and fertilized periodically. You should also carry out its spring pruning.
How to plant
So, everything says that a really valuable cultivar is the Treasured apple tree - description, photo, reviews. Planting such a tree, as well as caring for it, is nothing particularly complicated. Perform this procedure in the spring (a pit is prepared in the fall) as follows:
fill the pit by 2/3 with a mixture of the fertile layer of soil, manure and complex mineral fertilizers;
the roots of the seedling are straightened and installed in the pit so that the root neck is 8 cm above the ground level;
establish a reference stake in the pit;
fall asleep seedlings and tie it up.
The pit for the seedling of the coveted apple tree is usually prepared with a width of 80 and a depth of 60 cm. In autumn, fruit trees are not planted in Siberia. Otherwise, they simply will not be able to settle down before the onset of cold weather.
How to water
The soil under this apple tree is moistened at least twice a season. In the spring they water very abundantly - at least 100 liters of water under a tree older than four years. In autumn, the soil in the near-stem circle is moistened immediately after the tree drops its leaves. This time, watering should also be plentiful. In dry years, this apple tree may need moisture in the summer. In the period from June to August, it is advisable to water it twice.
Fertilizer application
To the composition of the soil, the coveted apple tree is not too demanding. However, fertilizing it, of course, is necessary from time to time. As a top dressing for this variety, liquid mullein is usually used. In spring, urea can also be scattered around the tree-trunk circle.
How to crop
Carrying out this procedure, the apple tree - the coveted variety, the reviews of which are wonderful - requires it. Pruning is done in the spring, before the start of active sap flow. Forming the crown of the tree, remove all broken and frozen twigs. Also shoots growing incorrectly are removed. Pruning can be done with a sharp secateurs or a hacksaw. Branches growing horizontally on the apple The cherished should not be removed. It is on them in the autumn and most of the fruits ripen.
Pest control
Resistance to scab - this is what distinguishes the apple variety Treasured. Reviews about her are good and therefore. But pests of its fruits, of course, can damage. In order to preserve the crop, preventive spraying of trees should be carried out. In the spring, the apple tree should definitely be treated with a solution of the following composition:
urea - 700 g;
copper sulfate - 50 g;
water - 10 liters.
Processing before flowering. To protect the apple tree from the codling moth, you can use special fishing belts.
Rodent protection
The cherished - an apple tree, reviews of summer residents earned good. But many gardeners note the fact that for some reason mice really like its wood. In any case, this variety is affected by rodents much more often than most others. Therefore, in preparing the apple tree for winter, it is imperative to pay attention, including its protection from these pests. In order to protect the tree from mice, you need:
to collect all foliage from under it and burn it;
dig a trunk circle on the bayonet of a shovel;
wrap the tree trunk with artificial protective material.
Instead of synthetics, spruce paws can be used to protect the trunk of an apple tree. They just need to be tied around a tree. When performing this operation, it should be ensured that the largest number of needles is located below the trunk - near the ground. Previously, the apple tree should be whitened using lime or water-based paint. Additionally, it is desirable to use chemical repellents of mice. It can be, for example, Ratibor briquettes.
Instead of a conclusion
So, in this article, we examined in detail what the coveted apple tree is. The variety is, as you see, really very productive and unpretentious, and therefore, of course, valuable. Most summer residents of Siberia and the Urals have long managed to appreciate it. Of course, it is worth planting this apple tree for beginners who have recently bought plots. In any case, taking care of this variety will not be difficult.