Apple tree Ural Bulk: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation rules

One of the first varieties that were bred in the Ural region was a hybrid of the Ural Bulk apple tree. Before the introduction of this variety, apples could only be found in the market in Chelyabinsk.

History of breeding variety Ural Bulk

Uralskoye Bulk was bred by the breeder Zhavoronkov P.A. in the 40s of the last century. The hybrid was obtained by crossing Papirovka and Ranetki red. Soon after the selection, the new variety quickly became popular in Russia.

Advantages and disadvantages of the species

Among the benefits stand out:

• High frost resistance.
• Adapts quickly to new growing regions.
• Regular fruiting.
• Taste of ripe apples.
• Immune to diseases and pests.
• Crop variety.
• Drought tolerant.
• Versatile use in cooking.

The disadvantages include self-infertility, small fruits of apples. Also, if there are a lot of apples on the tree, branches break due to the weight.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Before buying a seedling study the description of the tree. Characteristics include tree height, crown width, rhizome and apple flavor.

Trunk height

Apple cultivar Ural Bulk refers to tall. In height, the trunk grows up to 7 m. To regulate the height, the apple tree is pruned every year.

Crown width

Roots rounded, branches drooping. In adult trees, the crown diameter exceeds 4 m.

Annual growth

On average, the annual growth of branches is from 40 to 65 cm. Such growth rates are considered average, but without anti-aging pruning, the crown will grow very quickly, which will lead to a decrease in yield.

Development of the root system

Since the tree is tall, the root system of the Ural Bulk variety is powerful and sprawling.

Appearance and tasting qualities of fruits

The pulp of apples is sweet in taste with a slight sourness, juicy and tender. The percentage of sugar in the pulp is 11-13. The skin is thin, elastic. Apples of a saturated yellow shade of an oval form. The tasting score is 4.6 points out of 5.

Which areas are recommended for planting

It is possible to grow a variety of apples Ural Bulk in any region. The tree grows equally well in northern latitudes, southern regions and in the central part and the Volga region. There are no restrictions on the region where the variety is grown.

Specifications

The performance of the hybrid is also important. It is important to know in advance about frost resistance, disease resistance and other characteristics in order to choose the right care for the apple tree.

Frost resistance

Frost resistance is high, because the apple tree was bred in the northern region. The tree is able to tolerate frosts down to -35 degrees.

Immunity to infections and insects

Uralskoye Bulk variety is immune to most diseases of fruit crops. The plant rarely suffers from powdery mildew. But he often suffers from scab.

Insect immunity is weak, so the apple tree needs preventive treatment.

The life span of a tree

The average life span of an apple tree is 30-35 years. The older the plant, the lower the yield.

Features of fruiting apple trees

A characteristic feature of this variety is self-fertility, so you need to pay attention to the pollination of the apple tree.

Pollinator varieties

A hybrid of the apple tree Uralets belongs to the pollinating varieties. It is recommended to keep the distance between trees up to 5 m.

Beginning of the fruiting period

The fruiting period begins in the second year after the seedling is grafted. In the third year, due to the abundant yield, the stems begin to bend and break.

Apple ripening dates

The first ripe apples on the tree appear in the last days of September. Bulk fruits ripen by early October.

Harvest and use of crops

Collect all the fruits preferably until they fall off. Part of the harvest can be left until winter. Damaged or wormy apples are used to make jams, jams, compotes and use for baking.

Growing an apple orchard

Planting and caring for an apple tree is the basis of future productivity. Many gardeners neglect these points and then complain about low yields.

Disembarkation

Before planting seedlings in a permanent place, you need to decide on the timing of planting and choose a site. It is also important to prepare the soil for the tree and the seedling itself.

Preparation of young seedlings

Before planting, seedlings are inspected. If the roots are a little dry, they are dipped in water for several hours. If there are damaged roots, they are cut off.A few hours before planting in the soil, the seedling is lowered into a growth activator. And just before planting, the root system is dipped into a liquid solution of clay.

Date of planting

Fruit trees are planted in spring and autumn. Many summer residents prefer autumn planting, because the seedling will take root in a new place during the winter, and in the spring it will begin to grow actively. The advantage of spring planting is that the seedling does not have to survive the winter.

Required soil composition

Uralskoye Bulk, like most varieties of apple trees, is undemanding to the composition of the soil. It is best to plant an apple tree on light fertile soils, loamy or sandy.

Best place to plant

Plant an apple tree preferably in open sunny areas or in partial shade. Trees do not grow well in the shade. Due to the height of the trunk and spreading crown, the distance between other trees should be at least 3 m.

Irrigation

The apple tree does not need frequent watering. It is enough to water the Ural Bulk 4 times per season:

• First watering is done during bud break.
• The second time the apple tree is irrigated during flowering.
• The third watering is done after the apples are poured.
• The last time the tree is moistened before the onset of cold weather.

Watering the apple tree is allowed only with warm water. Ice water contributes to the development of fungal diseases.

Feeding

Top dressing, like watering, is carried out 4 times a season. The first top dressing is carried out during the period of bud break and flowering. Trees are fertilized with nitrogen and organic matter. During the period of filling apples and until autumn, phosphorus and potassium are introduced into the soil. From organic matter, wood ash, manure, humus, bone meal are used.Two months before the onset of cold weather, nitrogen application is stopped, as it promotes growth.

Crown formation

Crown pruning is carried out twice a season - in spring and autumn. In autumn, dry and diseased branches are pruned. Formative pruning is carried out in the spring. Remove some of the young branches and shorten the upper branches. On the tree you need to leave a few skeletal branches. Formative pruning is carried out in the second year.

Prophylactic treatments for diseases and pests

First of all, it is necessary to process an apple tree from scab and pests. For preventive treatment, Bordeaux liquid and Fitosporin are used. Processing is carried out in the spring. Also in spring, plants are watered with a solution of urea.

Do I need to prepare an apple tree for wintering

In autumn, the soil around the trunk is mulched. The thickness of the mulch should not be less than 15 cm.You also need to protect the apple tree from rodents that gnaw on the bark in winter. The lower part of the trunk is tied with spruce branches or any other material that mice cannot gnaw. In winter, regularly shake off the snow so that the branches do not break. Frost apple trees are not terrible.

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