Apple tree is one of the most favorite gardentrees. It is possible to meet it on each private plot. Unlike other fruit crops, apples are quite unpretentious in care. They grow apple trees not only in the south, but also in Siberia, in the Urals, since many varieties for different regions have been bred by breeders. Apples contain a large amount of vitamins, they are tasty fresh, also they make compotes, jams, jams, confitures. In the article below, we learn more about the apple tree "jubilee" - a description of the variety, the rules of planting and care.
Origin
The "jubilee" variety was obtained at the Research Institute of Selectioncultures of Russia through seed sowing in 1982. The gene material of this kind of apples was taken as a basis for the Golden Delishas, as well as the hybrid form 814. The first fruits from the trees were received only 8 years later - in 1989. The elite was singled out to the elite in 1990. Since the mid-nineties of the last century, the variety was sent to the test in the Central, Nizhnevolzhsky, Central Black Earth regions. In the State Register it was entered in 2002. It is recommended that cultivar "jubilee" be cultivated in intensive gardens.
Apple tree "jubilee": description, reviews
Apple blossom "jubilee" refers to late-summervarieties by maturity. The tree is compact, the middle layer, the crown has a rounded shape. The trunk is smooth, the bark is gray. Apples of "medium" jubilee, according to gardeners, almost all apples have one weight - 130 grams. The surface of the fruit is smooth and shiny. By the time of harvest apples acquire a greenish-yellow hue with small strokes and crimson points. The pulp with abundant release of juice, has an average density, it has a light cream color. The taste is sweet with a little sourness.
Planting and care
Buy seedlings of this variety, experienced gardeners are recommended in nurseries or special farms, where experts can ask about the characteristics of this culture.
Timing
The apple tree "jubilee" can be planted in autumn orin the spring, the main thing is to choose the right time for planting. The most suitable time is the end of September and the beginning of October: usually at this time the tree is already at rest and less likely to be stressed. In addition, before the start of frost, the plant will be able to solidify well in the soil. In the spring, the apple should be planted before the buds awaken, at the end of March or early April.
Basic landing rules
Planting pit is best prepared two weeks beforepresumed planting. It should be at least 1 meter in diameter and 70 centimeters in depth. Before planting the hole must be well watered (about two buckets per pit). At the bottom of the prepared well, put humus, ash and superphosphate in the same proportions. The roots of the seedlings before planting should be well spread, make sure that they are located freely, too long can be cut slightly. Do not allow the root neck and place of grafting to be deepened into the ground. It is recommended to tie the seedling to the support. After finishing the planting, the apple tree needs to be watered again.
Cultivation
Cultivate the apple tree "jubilee" amateur gardeners, farms, agroholdings.
Plants on medium-sized rootstocks are planted ona distance of at least 3.5 meters from each other, a distance of about 5 meters should be observed between the rows. For seedlings on a dwarf rootstock - 2.5 and 4 meters, respectively.
Care
The main care for apple trees "anniversary" is inregular watering, fertilizing, weeding. It is recommended to carry out preventive spraying from pests and diseases. This apple variety is resistant to scab and other diseases, therefore, chemical preparations are used in the minimum amount. To protect against pests, the following tools should be used:
- decis;
- spark;
- topaz;
- chlorophos.
Feeding alone is enough, it is spent in the spring. Under the digging in autumn it is good to bring manure (reparted) or humus.
Formation of the crown at the apple tree "jubilee": description
Damaged and underdeveloped branches, as well ashaving signs of disease, are cut off in the autumn, after the leaves have fallen. Spring pruning must be completed before the beginning of the sap flow. Formation of the crown is carried out from the first year - the trunk of the apple tree is shortened to 80-90 centimeters. This procedure promotes the growth of lateral shoots, which are shortened the next year in the same way, so that the next level is higher by 40-50 cm. This pruning is also carried out in the following years.
Pollination
The variety "jubilee" is self-fruitful, therefore, to improve the conditions for fruiting in the garden, it is necessary to plant different apples with coinciding periods of flowering.
Fruiting
The only drawback, according to reviews aboutapple-tree "jubilee", is a late maturity period, which is more than offset by a high and high-quality yield. Harvest begins to be removed in late August and early September, depending on the place of growth and climate. In full fruit bearing, the apple tree enters the eighth year.
Storage
Apples of the "jubilee" variety are not intended for long-term storage, their shelf life is not more than one month in a cool place.
Dwarf apple
Scientists breeders created dwarfvarieties of this variety. The growth of trees is about 2.5 meters. During the fruiting period, they enter 2-3 years after planting. They have good yield and remain immune to scab.
Cultivation Area
Apple trees of the "jubilee" cultivar are grown in the suburbs, where a very favorable climate for this culture. Agrotechnics of cultivation in this climatic zone does not require any additional measures.
High winter hardiness grade "anniversary" makespossible its cultivation and in the north-west of our country. Young seedlings in the first winter should be covered with lapnik or cover material. In order to prevent the roots from freezing, the soil must be mulched near the trunks - with sawdust, humus or peat.
