Apples are a very healthy and affordable fruit in our country. The antioxidant quartzetin and vitamin C contained in the apple neutralize the effect of free radicals on the body. Pectin removes harmful substances from the body. Apples are very useful for obesity, vitamin deficiency, chronic rheumatism, gout, as well as for the prevention of atherosclerosis. One of the most delicious and affordable to grow is apple-tree variety Dream.
Where to plant an apple tree?
A good harvest will require a lot of light. In addition to lighting, proper drainage is important. Apple Tree Dream like other varieties, does not like stagnation of water, excessive humidity. Groundwater should occur at least 2-2.5 meters. Otherwise, the tree will underdevelop or may even die. Soil acidity is also important, the optimal level is 5.6 pH. It grows well on sandy and loamy soils, on chernozem.
Landing and care
When planting, the root neck of the handle should protrude 5-7 cm from the ground. If you purchased a seedling with an underdeveloped root system, then before planting, it is better to remove 90% of the foliage, leaving several leaves on each branch. It is also worth considering that the Dream apple tree is self - fertile, for fruiting it needs pollination from another tree. So take care of planting other varieties at your site.
Top dressing of the apple tree is best done in the spring. Before planting, it is advisable to introduce organic and mineral fertilizers. In autumn, the tree can be fed with complex fertilizers that do not contain nitrogen.
When caring for apple trees, you should pay attention to rationing the crop, this will help to improve the quality of the fruit and avoid the frequency of fruiting. To do this, in the first year you need to remove from 80 to 100% of the flowers, this will allow the tree to take root better, without wasting energy on fruiting. In subsequent years, it is worth removing half of all fruit ovaries. Thanks to this, the remaining fruits will be larger, and the tree will have the opportunity to prepare for wintering.
Watering and preparing for winter
You can water the apple tree 4-5 times a month, a bucket of water is enough for an adult tree, in very dry weather you can water it in the morning and in the evening. It should be borne in mind that watering a tree is especially important during fruit setting; insufficient moisture can adversely affect the crop. In August, watering should be stopped so that the tree has the opportunity to prepare for winter.
Apple Tree Dream is quite frost-resistant, but nevertheless, to prevent freezing in the event of a snowless winter or early frosts, it is better to mulch the young tree. It is better to choose the corresponding material moisture- and breathable. It is also good to use rotted horse manure for mulching . The tree should be protected from rodents by a special grid. The tree trunk is also very important for the apple tree. It must be kept clean, the soil in the near-stem circle must be constantly loosened, and weed should not be overgrown.
Pruning apple tree
When planting a seedling, the branches are cut by a third, this contributes to the laying of the crown. Annual pruning should be done in the spring before the buds open. In autumn, pruning is not recommended, as the Dream apple tree does not have time to prepare for winter. The photo shows a diagram of the correct pruning of a tree.
First of all, remove branches that sink to the ground. When pruning a whole branch, it should be cut at the base without leaving stumps. It is also worth removing weak, curved branches. Do not get carried away and cut many branches at once.
Dream (apple tree): variety description
- The variety is summer, rounded fruits weighing 140-150 g.
- The color of the fruit is greenish-white, with yellow, in the sun they acquire a pinkish-red tint. The pulp of fruits is white with a pink tint.
- The tree is medium in size, the crown has a rounded shape.
- The tree is resistant to scab.
- Begins to bear fruit about the 4th year after planting, in a favorable, warm climate, fruiting may occur in the second year.
- The variety is high-yielding, up to 120 kg from one tree.
- Short storage time of fruits is peculiar.
Apple Tree Dream: reviews
According to gardeners, the fruits have good taste. They are used both in fresh and in dried form. Suitable for processing, compotes, juices, preserves, marmalades, jams are prepared from them. Also suitable for making fruit wines.