Apricot Sibiryak Baikalova: description and characteristics of the variety, cultivation with photo

Ogorodnikov happy with fruiting apricot Sibiryak Baikalova. The frost-resistant tree gives a harvest of sweet apricots. Fruit tasting score - 4.8 out of 5 possible. At the same time, the variety is unpretentious: minimal care is required from the gardener.

Description and features of the variety

This variety easily withstands even prolonged negative temperatures. Gardeners harvest fruits after a long cold winter. Even the alternation of frosts and thaws does not affect the formation of ovaries. Variety Description:

• high variety (grows up to 3-3.5 m);
• crown spherical (up to 4 m in diameter);
• bark brown, thick;
• young shoots are reddish;
• flowers white-pink;
• leaf rounded with serrated edge;
• straight, strong branches;
• fruiting occurs in the 3rd year of life in the garden;
• harvest is formed on 2-3 year old branches;
• self-infertile (requires pollinator plants).

Apricot Sibiryak Baikalova yields up to 25 kg of berries per tree. Characteristics of apricots:

• maximum fruit weight 35g;
• apricot shape elongated;
• skin is dense, pubescent;
• apricot orange;
• on the sunny side, the berry forms a pink blush;
• pulp juicy, orange;
• pit of ripe fruit easily detaches;
• taste great - sweet.

Crop size is affected by seasonal weather conditions.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Baikalov's apricot fell in love with gardeners. They mark the value of the variety:

1. Even a frozen tree quickly recovers: new shoots grow.
2. The bark can withstand frosts down to -40 degrees Celsius: frost holes do not occur.
3. The variety is not prone to crown overgrowth: forming pruning is carried out no more than 1 time in 2 years.
4. The fruits have a tasting score of 4.8 out of 5. The berries are juicy and sweet.
5. Apricots have a universal purpose: they are good in compotes, marmalade, jam or fresh.
6. Fruits are perfectly transported and stored. In a cool, ventilated cellar, they do not spoil for 2-3 weeks.

But the variety is not without flaws. Gardeners notice:

• weak resistance to diseases and pests;
• self-fertile (requires joint planting with Altai or Abakan);
• freezing fruit buds;
• dependence of the harvest on weather conditions.

Siberian Baikalova is chosen for planting by gardeners who will spare no effort in the fight against diseases and pests. In this case, the tree will thank them with a good harvest.

Boarding rules

The variety pleases with consistently high yields. But the gardener must also try: to provide the tree with optimal living conditions in the garden. Things to take care of:

1. It is very important to choose the right landing site. Siberian Baikalova takes root well on sites protected from cold winds. It is recommended to plant apricot near the southern walls of garden buildings. These places are protected from cold east and north winds.
2. The second aspect is the preparation of the soil. For successful fruiting Siberian Baikalova requires loose, fertile soil with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. On acidic soils, it is recommended to carry out liming before planting. Heavy clay soils should be sanded (a bucket of coarse-grained sand per 1 square meter should be brought in for digging).
3. You need to prepare a landing pit in advance. Its size: 70 cm x 70 cm x 70 cm. The soil is removed and neatly folded next to the pit. Then it mixes with mature organic matter and the mineral complex and returns to its place. It is recommended to prepare a hole in the spring with the planned autumn planting and in the fall - with the spring planting.
4. The gardener must take into account the level of groundwater. They must be deeper than 3 m.

Sometimes a seedling is purchased too late: the gardener does not have time to prepare a place for planting. In this case, it is recommended to dig a young tree in a trench. So the apricot will survive the time before placement.

Care

Siberian Baikalova needs competent care. It is recommended to follow the rules:

1. The tree does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil. But they cannot provide themselves with water either. Moisturize the trunk circle once every 2 weeks (in the absence of precipitation).
2. The tree needs regular feeding. It is optimal to apply mineral complexes in spring and autumn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Mature organic matter is introduced only in early spring.
3. The variety requires preparatory measures before the onset of cold weather. Recommended: carry out moisture-charging watering, cover the trunk circle with spruce or pine spruce branches, tie the trunk with burlap or synthetic mesh to prevent biting.
4. In winter, you should regularly trample the snow around the tree. This activity will destroy rodent burrows.
5. In February, the trunks of young trees should be tied with white non-woven material. This measure will protect the delicate bark from sunburn.

Simple activities will help the tree survive the unfavorable period.

Diseases and pests

Siberian Baikalova is easily affected by pests. Codling moths and sawflies regale on juicy fruits. Aphids parasitize on the leaves. At the first sign of pests, it is recommended to spray the tree with an insecticide solution.

The variety often suffers from moniliosis, perforated spotting and fruit rot. Treatments with copper-containing preparations and a solution of carbamide help protect against misfortunes.

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