Apple Papirovka: description and characteristics of the variety, advantages and disadvantages, cultivation

Apple variety Papirovka was bred by breeders from the B altic States. This variety of apples is considered one of the oldest, but despite this, it is still popular with summer residents.

History of Breeding

Apple Tree Papirovka was first mentioned in the 19th century. The homeland of the variety is the B altic States. You can find a hybrid under a different name - B altic or Alabaster.

Apple tree characteristics

When buying a tree seedling, study its characteristics. First of all, this is the height of the tree, the diameter of the crown and the yield of the apple tree.

External parameters

It is desirable to study the description of a plant from external parameters. If you do not pay attention to this, then you can not calculate what territory to leave for the tree.

And if the apple tree has little space, then the yield will be poor.

Trunk height

On black earth the tree grows up to 7-9 m. Papirovka grows especially actively in the first years after planting. On non-chernozem, the height of the trunk reaches 4-5 m.

Crown size

If the crown is not pruned, it reaches 4-5 m in diameter. With regular pruning, the width can be controlled so that the tree does not grow.

Crop quantity

The yield is stable every year. On average, from 14 to 23 kg of fruits are harvested from an adult apple tree. The older the apple tree, the higher the yield. The maximum yield was 80 kg.

Size and taste of fruits

The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour. In cold summers, apples are more sour. The pulp is loose, with a pleasant apple flavor. The peel is green-yellow, thin. The mass of apples is 100-130 g.

Resistant to freezing temperatures

Papirovka has an average frost resistance. In severe frosts, the apple tree does not always freeze. But it happens that Papirovka does not survive the harsh winters.

Self-fertility and pollination

Refers to self-fertile. The best pollinating varieties are:

• Grushovka Moscow;
• Anise;
• Robin.

It is worth planting apple trees nearby, the flowering period of which coincides with Papirovka.

Immunity to diseases and infections

Medium disease resistance.

Advantages and disadvantages of the species

Benefits include:

• yield;
• frost resistance;
• tree dimensions;
• early fruiting;
• immunity to diseases.

Among the shortcomings is the fact that during the cold summer there will be no sweet fruits.

Terms of fruiting and ripening

Fruiting begins in the 3-4th year after planting the seedling. The first ripe apples appear at the end of July. By August, fruit ripening ends.

Transportability and storage of apples

After harvesting, apples are stored for about 17 days. Transportability is average.

Methods of reproduction

Among the propagation methods, cuttings and planting by seedlings are distinguished. The easiest way to plant a finished seedling. You can also grow an apple tree from a root cutting. This will require a spine 15-20 cm long. The spine is planted in the soil. Then it develops as an independent plant.

Which areas are preferred for landings

You can plant in any region, even in northern latitudes. The southern and central regions are considered favorable for growing plants.

Planting and care

The he alth and productivity of the apple tree depends on the correct planting and care of the tree.

Preparation of seedlings

Before planting, seedlings are kept for several hours in a growth activator. Damaged and severely dried roots are cut off. Before planting, the rhizome is dipped in a clay solution.

Date and disembarkation scheme

It is recommended to plant a seedling in autumn, until mid-October. The pit is prepared 3 weeks before planting. They dig a hole, fill it with manure and ash. They put a seedling in the center, tie it to a stake and cover it with soil. At the end, water abundantly.

Required soil composition

The plant is undemanding to the soil. It is recommended to plant on fertile loose soils. The tree grows best on black soil. On non-chernozem, apples grow small.

Feeding

Feeding is carried out 4 times a season. During the period of active growth, nitrogen and organic fertilizers are added to the soil. After the formation of the ovaries, phosphorus and potassium are introduced into the soil. Also, the soil is fertilized with manure, bone meal and humus.

Water Regularity

The first time an apple tree is watered during the period of bud formation. The second time - when flowering begins. The third watering is carried out during the filling of apples. The last time the soil is watered before frost for several weeks. Water only with warm water.

Pruning and crown shaping

Sanitary pruning is carried out in autumn. Cut diseased and dry branches. In the spring, anti-aging pruning is carried out. Cut off some of the young branches and the top so that the tree grows in breadth. 3-4 skeletal branches are left on the plant. Fresh cuts are treated with potassium permanganate or brilliant green. You only need to cut branches with sharp garden shears so as not to leave creases.

Vaccination

It is not recommended to graft winter varieties. All others are suitable for vaccination.

Seasonal processing

Every spring, the apple tree is treated with Bordeaux liquid or blue vitriol to prevent the appearance of insects. In autumn, after harvesting, the apple tree is treated with urea or iron sulfate.

Preparing for wintering

Before the cold weather, the soil around is mulched with peat. The lower part of the trunk is wrapped with a strong material so that mice do not gnaw on the bark.

Varieties

There are several varieties of Papier, which differ in a number of characteristics.

Semi-dwarf

This is not a standalone variety, a regular Papule grafted onto a semi-dwarf tree.

Amber

A variety obtained by crossing Papirovka and Yantar.

B altic

Another name for Paping.

Ural

Hybrid of Papirovki and Ranetki Red. Full name Uralskoye Bulk.

Summer

Promotional name for Papa.

Altai

A little-known variety often passed off as Papi.

Red

Another name for the variety Ural Bulk.

Honey

Has nothing to do with Papirovka. Often given out by dishonest sellers as Honey Papirovka.

Winter hardy

Variety invented by marketers. Papirovka itself is winter-hardy.

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