Apple tree Memory of Syubarova: description and characteristics of the variety, selection history with photo

The market of horticultural crops today presents a wide variety of varieties of apple trees, among which traditionally the leading positions are occupied by certain types of fruit trees. Among these is the type of apple tree Pamyat Syubarova, so experienced gardeners are advised to pay attention to it and study the features of a unique plant, recommendations on the most favorable growing regions.

Description of variety and features

The Apple Tree of Memory of Syubarova appeared as a result of the work of Belarusian breeders who conducted experiments on crossing two fruit species - Seruel, Belarusian synapse.The result of many years of work was the emergence of a winter variety of apples with decent taste and long-term storage.

Pros and cons of the variety

The undoubted advantages of the apple variety include a high degree of resistance to difficult growing conditions, including those associated with the climatic features of the regions. Fruit tree benefits include:

• regularity and stability of fruiting;
• long shelf life;
• resistance of leaves and fruits to scab;
• ability to withstand low temperatures;
• special taste characteristics.

Apples of the Memory Syubarova variety need to be removed from the tree in time. If delayed, there may be a darkening of the pulp in the heart area, which adversely affects the taste of the fruit and the quality of their storage.

Features

Memory Syubarova's apple tree belongs to late-ripening species, the fruits are used for long-term storage and fresh consumption during the period of fresh fruit shortage Under proper conditions, fruits are able to retain taste and external qualities until May. Apples are formed of medium size, the predominant color is a light green palette with a blurry striped blush. The fruits of this variety are characterized by white juicy pulp and a dense structure.

Tree structure, annual growth

Apple variety belongs to medium height. The tree forms a rounded compact crown with an average degree of thickening. The leaf plates are not large in size, they have an elongated shape with a slight sharpening at the end.

The tree is characterized by straight brown shoots. In the autumn, pruning of damaged and diseased branches is carried out.In spring, it is required to form a crown by trimming the crown at a height of 80 cm. The distance between the side branches is left at least 50 cm. The cut ends should give lateral branches, which helps to rejuvenate the plant and improve bud formation.

Frequency of fruiting

The apple tree is grown on seed and dwarf rootstock. The time of the beginning of the return of the crop depends on the chosen method. With the first option, the first fruits are obtained after 5-6 years, with the second, the period is shorter and amounts to 2-3 years. The formation of the crop occurs according to a mixed pattern, which allows for constant fruiting.

Yields

Medium-sized fruits, on average, reach a weight of 135 to 140 g. When testing the variety and identifying the characteristics of its fruiting, the average yield of the crop was 190 c/ha.

Tasting evaluation

Late winter variety of apples reaches its proper palatability by the beginning of the winter season. In this regard, the fruits are laid for storage and taken out for consumption in early January, and they can be used for this purpose until June.

Reviews note a dense, juicy structure when biting through and a mild aroma. On a scale of 5 points, a pleasant sweet and sour taste is rated as 4.6. 100 g of the product contains 10 mg of ascorbic acid, sugar is 9.5%.

Winter hardiness

The winter hardiness of the apple tree is rated as high. Trees are able to tolerate low temperatures for a long time. Only young, poorly rooted shoots are exposed to freezing. In the presence of damage from frost, sanitary pruning of branches is carried out, which contributes to the rapid restoration of the apple tree.

Disease resistance

When selecting a variety, Belarusian scientists set the task of developing a tree resistant to fungal diseases. The good tolerance of this type of disease is inherent in the apple tree at the gene level, so it retains the presentation of the fruit well even with the appearance of a fungal infection.

Most Favorable Growing Regions

Initially, the variety was bred for cultivation on the territory of Belarus. Since 2002, it has been planted everywhere on the territory of the Russian regions. Successful results were noted in the following regions:

• Central;
• Northwest;
• Volga-Vyatka.

The qualities of stability and good adaptation of the variety to growing conditions give specialists the opportunity to count on good results of the return of the crop in other Russian regions.

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