Apple-tree Kuibyshevskoe

Currently, there are a large number of apple varieties that have a wide variety of distinctive characteristics. Before choosing a particular apple variety, you should familiarize yourself with the general characteristics of the plant, with the rules of planting and care, and also clarify in which region it is recommended to grow this plant. In this article, we will consider the Kuibyshevskoe apple tree.

After reviewing the basic information, and with little effort, even a novice gardener can grow a fruiting apple tree on his site.

Apple-tree Kuibyshevskoe - description and characteristics

This variety belongs to the collection of varieties of the Samara selection. The hybrid was obtained by crossing two varieties: this is Antonovka Saffronnaya and Pepin London. The author of the variety is S.P. Kedrin. The variety is currently officially registered with a recommendation for cultivation in the southern regions, as well as in the Moscow region. The plant belongs to winter varieties, since the autumn Kuibyshevsky variety does not exist.

The advantages include high resistance to winter, as well as a large amount of yield. Of the shortcomings, low immunity to such a common disease as scab is noted.

The tree begins to bloom in late spring, and blooms until early summer. The culture is self-fertile, therefore, in order for the tree to bear fruit, other varieties of apple trees should be planted on the site. Spartak, Zhigulevskoe, Spartan, Kutuzovets and others are ideal pollinators.

The first fruits can be harvested within 5 years after planting. At the same time, fruiting is stable. If we are talking about an adult plant, then there may be some breaks in fruiting. The harvest usually begins in early autumn and ends with the first frost. At the same time, more than 100 centners of fruits can be harvested from one hectare of planting.

Apples have a fairly long shelf life - until the end of winter. Experts estimate taste qualities at 4.3 points. Apples can be used both fresh and used for various preparations in the form of jam, jam and juice.

General characteristics

The plant has a fast growing vigor and has a wide cone-shaped crown. The crown density is average, and if it is not formed annually, the tree can grow up to 7 m. The branches here are quite powerful, have a gray-brown tint, and form an obtuse angle in relation to the trunk. The fruits are mainly formed on the ringlets.

The leaf plates are of medium size and oval shape. The leaf is pointed at the tip. The surface of the plate is matt. The leaf is curved in the middle. The central vein is pronounced. The fruits are large enough and round in shape. The weight of each fruit can reach 150 g.

The color of the peel is light here, sometimes there is a slight blush on the side of the fruit facing the sun. The fruit tastes very delicate, with a lot of juice and a pronounced pleasant aroma.

Apple tree Kuibyshevskoe: planting and care

In order for a tree to grow well, develop and bear fruit, certain rules must be followed. You also need to take a responsible approach to the choice of a seedling. The optimal time for planting will be early spring - before the start of sap flow or autumn, about 30 days before the onset of the first frost. The landing site should be open and sunny, but protected from drafts. If the soil is too moist, then a thick layer of drainage must be organized.

During planting, it should be borne in mind that the groundwater should be located as deep as possible.If groundwater is very high to the surface, then it is necessary to choose for planting those varieties of apple trees that are grown on a dwarf and semi-dwarf rootstock. In these varieties, the roots are located very high, so groundwater will not have a negative effect on the root system.

If you have several landings on your site, then you should maintain a distance between them of about 5 m.First of all, you should prepare a pit for landing, which should be spacious enough, about 1 m in all directions. When planting, it is necessary to add organic and mineral fertilizers, as well as wood ash. Experienced gardeners do not recommend adding lime to acidic soil, as it can negatively affect the plant's root system. If clay soil prevails on the site, then sand should be added when planting.

When the pit is ready, it is necessary to fill it more than half with soil, immediately install a support peg to which the young plant will be tied, place the seedling on a mound, carefully straightening the entire root system. After that, the tree is covered with the remaining soil and watered abundantly.

After planting is completed, it is necessary to organize a near-trunk circle and lay out a sufficiently thick layer of mulch, which is perfect for peat or sawdust. Mulching the surface will help further retain moisture in the soil, as well as protect the root system from the sun's rays.

When planting, it is necessary to control that the root collar is at least 5 cm above the ground surface. After planting, it is necessary to regularly water the plant, about once a week, depending on the amount of precipitation.

Crown formation

Like any tree, the apple tree needs to be pruned regularly in order to form the correct crown and achieve a higher yield. It is necessary to shorten the tops by about a quarter. Vigorous lateral branches are also cut off, as well as those branches that grow inside the crown.

Already in the first spring, it is necessary to shorten the central stem. And in the second year, the central stem and side branches are shortened by a third. The crown should be continued for 5-7 years after planting. This is done so that the tree does not grow too large, since it will be difficult to care for such a plant, as well as to harvest the fruits. In addition to formative pruning, sanitary pruning is also carried out, in which all affected, old, dry and frozen branches are cut out. Annual shoots are also removed.

It should be noted that the branches are cut in this way, leaving about 8 buds on them. In order for the old culture to start growing and bearing fruit again, the apple tree is slightly shortened. If you do not neglect the rules of pruning and form the crown in a timely manner, then the tree will bear fruit much longer.

Feeding

Since the apple tree grows in one place for a long time, the soil gradually loses nutrients, so they need to be replenished using various fertilizers. It is recommended to feed the apple tree 4 times a year, namely in spring, June, August and October. The tree does not need feeding only in the first year after planting, since fertilizers were applied to the planting pit. When using drugs, you should follow the instructions, since an excess of fertilizers can have a negative effect.

In the spring and autumn, organic fertilizers should be applied. For example, humus, at the rate of 10 kg per square meter. You can use a solution of poultry manure as organic matter, which should be pre-infused for 5 days. As a potassium-containing fertilizer, wood ash can be used.

If necessary, organic fertilizers can be replaced with mineral compounds. This can be nitrogen-containing drugs, such as urea, ammonium sulfate and nitrate.

A growing tree also needs phosphorus-containing drugs, such as superphosphate, as well as potassium-containing drugs. Potassium fertilizers must be applied in the autumn, and by the spring they will be perfectly assimilated. All drugs must be used according to the instructions.

In order to stimulate the growth of green mass, it is necessary to carry out foliar feeding of young trees. Urea solution can be used as fertilizer.

Apple-tree Kuibyshevskoe: reviews

Those gardeners who have grown this plant on their site note that the tree does not require special care for itself, is very resistant to frost and has a stable harvest.

The fruit tastes good and has a long shelf life. Other gardeners use apples for preservation and add them to various dishes. In addition, they note that if you follow agricultural techniques and take care of the tree, the harvest is very pleasing.

Conclusion

The Kuibyshevskoe apple tree is an excellent option when choosing an apple tree seedling, as it has a large number of advantages. If you follow all the rules for planting and caring for the plant, then the tree will grow for a very long period of time, bear fruit and delight with a large number of beautiful and tasty fruits.