Apricot Saratov ruby: variety description and characteristics, pluses and pollinators

Apricot from new patent varieties called Saratov ruby is a guarantee of a bountiful harvest every year. Particular attention to the novelty on the part of gardeners and farms is ensured by its high frost resistance and good disease resistance. Saratov ruby can be found in the garden of an amateur and a large agricultural enterprise.

History of variety appearance

It is intended for cultivation in the southern regions of Russia and in the Middle Strip, where the climate is quite changeable. It was bred and patented by a breeder from Saratov A.M. Golubev. by crossing such elite varieties as Beauty and Pharaoh.

In 2012, the Saratov ruby began its "march" through the Volga regions.

Description

In the Middle and Lower Volga regions, the apricot variety Saratov ruby reaches maximum yields. As for other regions, it has not yet completed tests in appropriate climatic conditions.

According to the description of the variety, this culture is from the middle early. By mid-July, the fruits reach ripeness and now they can be eaten fresh, dried and preserved in any known way.

And according to tasters, their taste is 4.4-4.5 points. Apricots are perfectly transported, even at high humidity they do not crack, and in a cold room, where the temperature is about +5 ° C, they are stored for up to 2 months.

Characteristic

The Saratov ruby variety is characterized by excellent taste and attractiveness of its fruits.

Drought resistance, winter hardiness

It is believed that this variety is quite frost-resistant and will overwinter when the temperature drops even below -36 °C. Remarkably, both the wood of the tree and the flower buds resist frost. For the North of Russia, this is a big plus. In addition, the apricot has a long dormant period.

Pollination, flowering period and ripening period

Saratov ruby is a self-fertile variety. Many other varieties of apricots can become pollinators for him.

Any of the properties can become significant when choosing:

• frost resistance;
• taste;
• reliability.

It can be varieties such as:

• Gourmet;
• Manitoba;
• Dessert Golubeva;
• Generous and others.

Productivity, fruiting

If the plant is grafted correctly, then it will begin to bear fruit early - already 2-3 years after planting. The yield of the variety is average - up to 338 centners per hectare, but the tree bears fruit every year without interruption. Apricot will require crop rationing.

He has too many ovaries, which threatens to crush the fruits. In addition, with strong gusts of wind, they will crumble before reaching full maturity. It is enough to correctly carry out the procedure to avoid such problems.

Resistant to diseases and pests

The resistance of this fruit crop to fungal diseases is one of the clear advantages of this variety. The tree is extremely rarely attacked by moniliosis, fruit rot and klesterosporiosis. But if this happens, the apricot is in real danger. Prevention provides some protection against the spread of any of these diseases.

For this variety, the scheme of preventive spraying is even well developed. The first treatment with copper sulphate or Bordeaux liquid, and at the same time with Zircon, aimed at increasing immunity, should take place in early spring, until the buds begin to bloom, the last one in the fall, when the last leaves fall.

And yet no one is immune from disease. If such a thing nevertheless happened, and the tree fell ill, all methods of struggle are good. Even if there are no obvious signs of the disease, and the fruits only crumble on the tree, for no apparent reason, chemicals cannot be dispensed with. Otherwise, a diseased tree will quickly be overcome by pests, such as plum codling moth, fruit moth or plum pollinated aphids.

Pros and cons of the variety

The undoubted advantages of the Saratov ruby include:

• annual fruiting;
• stable yield;
• resistance to fungal diseases;
• great fruit taste;
• transportability.

If we talk about the minuses, these are the need for apricot pollinators and crop rationing. Although many gardeners are unlikely to consider this a disadvantage.

Fit features

The rules for planting this tree are simple and by following them, you can count on the development of a he althy tree. Location and ground. Yes, the ability of the Saratov ruby to survive in severe frosts is an established fact. But you still need to plant it in a sunny place, but not in the southern part of the garden. There is no need for the kidneys to wake up early.

No flooded lowlands or wetlands so that water does not stagnate in the roots. And be sure to provide shelter to the tree from the northern winds. And then you will get large sweet fruits.

This variety is unpretentious, only light, air- and moisture-permeable soils are preferable. Apricots do not like acidic soils. Apricot Saratov ruby for a short period of its existence managed to gain numerous admirers. There were many gardeners from among amateurs and professionals who have already appreciated the frost resistance and annual yields of this fruit crop with delicious apricots.

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