Apple tree Bolotovskoye: variety description and characteristics, planting, cultivation and care

Bolotovskoye apple tree has been grown in most regions of Russia for more than half a century. This species has many advantages, including resistance to scab.

History of selection

The hybrid was obtained in 1977 by breeders from Russia. In the 2000s, it was entered into the State Register.

Distribution areas

The main advantage of the Bolotovskoye variety is that the tree will take root in all regions, even in the north. The Bolotovskoye apple tree is grown in the southern and central regions, as well as in the Volga region.

External parameters

Description of the Bolotovskoye variety should begin with the characteristics of the tree. It is important to choose in advance a place for planting crops in the garden.

Tree

The Bolotovskoe apple tree belongs to tall varieties, the tree can grow up to 10 m in height. The crown is oval, not very thickened. Without regular pruning, the tree is prone to overgrowing.

Leaves

Apple leaves of medium size, rich light green shade. There are small notches along the edge. The leaf blade is dense, with light veins.

Fruits

The fruits of the apple tree are medium in size, growing unevenly on the tree. On one apple tree, you can see both large fruits weighing 200 g and small ones. On average, the weight of the fruit is 100 g. The peel is without wax coating, matte. Hue yellow, with red stripes. The pulp is fine-grained, juicy, with a sweet and sour taste.

All about the harvest

Every gardener, buying this or that variety of apples, hopes that it will be the most fruitful. And in order not to miscalculate, it is worth studying the yield of an apple tree before buying a seedling.

Pollinator varieties

To increase productivity, pollinating varieties are planted next to the plant:

• Cinnamon striped;
• Antonovka;
• Welsey;
• Pepin Saffron.

The distance between plants is from 3 to 4 m.

Beginning of fruiting

The tree begins to bear fruit in the 4-5th year after planting. Bolotovskoye refers to early-ripening winter varieties. The first ripe fruits on the tree can be seen in September.

Flowering and fruit ripening

The apple tree begins to bloom in mid-May. Mass ripening of fruits begins from mid-September to mid-November.

Collecting and using apples

Picking Bolotovskoye apples stretches until mid-October. Not quite ripe fruits are immediately plucked from the tree and stored until spring. Winter varieties of apples are suitable for making twists and baking. They need to be eaten fresh after they lie down a little after harvest.

In order for the harvest to be stored longer, the harvested apples are placed in a cool dark room and laid out in one layer.

Specifications

The technical characteristics include frost resistance, drought resistance and immunity. These characteristics are important for choosing regions for growing apple hybrids.

Life span of a tree

Hybrid Bolotovskoye begins to bear fruit late. The peak of its fruiting falls on 15 years, so the plant belongs to centenarians. The average life span of an apple tree is 40-45 years. The tree may take longer to grow, but the yield will be extremely low.

Frost and drought resistance

The main advantage of this variety is its frost resistance. Even at very low temperatures, the tree is able to survive frosts. The minimum temperature threshold at which the apple tree will not die is -35 degrees. Therefore, the hybrid is suitable for growing in the regions of the Far North, if the apple tree is warmed in autumn. The variety is also resistant to drought. If the drought lasts for a long time, it is worth additionally watering the apple tree.

Disease resistance

The Bolotovskoye apple tree is resistant to one disease - scab. For other fungal and bacterial diseases, the immunity of the plant is average.

To prevent the occurrence of diseases, it is important not to thicken the plantings and remove the foliage from the site in autumn.

How to plant and care properly

Following all the rules of agricultural technology when planting a seedling, you can significantly increase the yield of an adult tree and increase immunity.\

Selection and preparation of seedlings

Only he althy seedlings with a well-developed root system are suitable for planting. The roots should be elastic, and the branches without signs of damage. Before planting, the rhizome is dipped in a liquid clay solution. You can also soak the root system in a growth activator a few hours before planting.

Optimal timing

Planting of seedlings is carried out in spring and autumn. In spring, apple trees are planted from April to May. In autumn, trees are planted from mid-September to October. Autumn is considered the most favorable for planting a seedling.

Choosing the best landing spot

It is recommended to plant an apple tree in open sunny areas. Trees should be in the sun most of the day. The distance between other trees is left at least 3 m.

Procedure technology

Dig up the soil in 2 weeks, dig a hole and mix the topsoil with manure and bone meal.

Steps of landing:

• Place the seedling in the hole.
• Spread the roots and cover with soil.
• Drive a stake and tie the trunk of an apple tree to it.

The last step is to water only the planted tree with warm or sun-warmed water.

Features of caring for young and mature trees

Without care, apple trees quickly cease to bear fruit and begin to get sick often. First of all, it is important to regularly apply organic and mineral fertilizers.

Regular watering and fertilizing

Before watering, the soil is loosened and then weeds are removed. Weeds should be regularly destroyed so that diseases and pests do not appear in the garden. Watering and fertilizing are applied four times a season at about the same time.

The first irrigation is done at the time of bud formation. The second is during flowering. The third watering during fruiting. The last time the soil is irrigated before the onset of cold weather.

In the first half of the season, the soil is fertilized with nitrogen. After flowering, phosphorus and potassium are added to the soil. It is also useful to fertilize the soil with manure, wood ash, urea or bird droppings.

Pruning and crown shaping

Pruning apple trees in the second year after planting a seedling. 3-4 skeletal branches are left on the tree, the rest are cut off. You can also remove the top. Then, every spring, part of the young branches are cut off. Sanitary pruning is carried out in autumn. Diseased and affected branches are removed.

Processing

Spring trees are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid. After the first procedure, you need to wait two weeks and re-treat the apple tree.

Preparing for winter

Before the onset of winter, the soil around the apple tree is dug up and mulch is added. The width of the mulch should not be less than 15 cm. Also, the lower part of the trunk is covered with spruce branches. This is necessary if mice gnaw on the bark in winter.

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