Persimmon "Rossiyanka": description of the variety and the rules of cultivation

Today in the gardens you can find many trees. The most common are apple, pear, cherry, cherry, plum.Such plants take root easily and abundantly bear fruit in Russia. Why not try to plant something new and exotic, for example, persimmon? This tree has many varieties, one of which is called "Russian". This variety was bred by the Ukrainians and adapts well to various weather conditions.

Persimmon "Rossiyanka" is a tree of small or medium size (there were cases when the plant reached six meters in height). The variety has excellent resistance to cold and easily tolerates frost. The flowering period of “Russians” usually coincides with grapes - this is the beginning of July. The flowers of the tree are pink and slightly twisted, and the leaves are oval-shaped, dark in color and rather dense.

The peculiarity of the variety "Rossiyanka" is that it is able to bear fruit without pollination. Even in the suburbs can be found persimmon "Russian woman". As the description shows, it is noticeable for its sprawling branches.

Fruits are yellow-orange in color, small in size, firm, slightly flattened and with a waxy coating. Persimmon seeds are usually a little bit. A distinctive feature of the fruit is their original tart flavor. After the “fattening” process, fruits become sweeter, softer and ready to eat. Their ripening occurs in November, when leaves fall from the tree and only orange and very tasty fruits remain.

Persimmon is not only tasty, but also very healthy fruit, which has a whole range of positive qualities:

• is a good antidepressant and antioxidant, able to increase efficiency;
• regular consumption of the fruit will make the immune system stronger, help prevent aging of the body and bring free radicals;
• protects the body from viruses and colds due to the high content of vitamin C;
• This is a great way to combat constipation and a method to cleanse the body, as persimmon stimulates the performance of the intestines, and also removes accumulated harmful substances and salts;
• increases the hemoglobin content in the blood;
• help improve vision;
• promotes skin rejuvenation;
• is an indispensable product in the diet;
• contributes to the normalization of pressure and strengthen the heart muscle.

To become the owners of an exotic tree in your garden, you should make a little effort to plant it. This process should be carried out in the spring. A fruit plant seedling is best to buy at a specialty store; it can also be ordered online. For the process of planting is to use a plant that is not more than two years. If the tree is older, it will be harder for it to settle down on the new territory. Immediately before the start of the planting procedure, the roots of a young seedling should be dipped in water for two to three hours.

Preparatory actions before landing are usually as follows:

• when choosing a site for the future of the tree, preference should be given to the territory in which the soil is loose, light and slightly acidic (to increase the acidity it is worth making sawdust or peat);
• a pit for planting must be prepared in advance so that the ground warms up and wears out, while the dimensions of the place must be 0.6 * 0.6 * 0.6 m;
• the pit is filled with soil, in which manure and sand are added in the same proportions;
• To protect a young plant from strong wind, a peg must be installed inside the recess.

After planting persimmon requires:

• loosening and acidification of the soil (during the growing season it is necessary to carry out these procedures about six times);
• constant watering, as this variety is not afraid of excess water;
• protection from cold (despite the frost resistance to -35 degrees, persimmon is still worth wrapping up for the winter);
• pruning branches and shoots that can slow down the growth of a tree;
• top dressing with substances of organic and mineral origin.

If you follow all the rules for planting and subsequent care of the “Russian woman”, then it will quickly get stronger and will not be too demanding. As a result of hard work, you will get a healthy tree with tasty fruits.

The appearance of the first fruits of persimmon can be seen only in the second or third year after planting. Usually good yields are observed closer to the fifth year of a tree’s life. It is important to know that the first fruits of the trees of this species shed. If something like this has happened, then this indicates the normal life of the plant and its comfortable existence in a new place. The average yield of adult trees is 50- 60 kilograms of ripe fruit.

When the fruit is ripe, they need to be picked by hand. To avoid damage to a juicy fruit, you need not to pluck it, and twist gently on the stem. Storage at the "Russians" short - only a few months. The most acceptable is considered a dark and humid room with good ventilation. This microclimate contributes to the softening and ripening of the fruit.

As evidenced by the numerous reviews of experienced gardeners, Persimmon "Rossiyanka" has the following positive qualities:

• perfectly tolerates frosts;
• fruits abundantly;
• has good disease resistance;
• fruits are always tasty, high-quality and healthy;
• the tree is self-pollinated.

If you have your own garden or would like to pamper your family with wonderful fruits every year, then plant the Rossiyanka persimmon. For the successful cultivation and harvest of a good harvest, you can use the advice of experts:

• in order for the tree to take root, you should use a sticky or powdered rooting;
• for good root growth, stimulants do not interfere;
• in spring and summer, the tree must be fed with mineral and organic fertilizers;
• do not allow the plant to dry out, it needs abundant watering;
• in autumn, the ground must be dug up;
• It is best to land the “Russian woman” in a sunny area.

The persimmon of this variety is very popular and in demand; summer residents with experience speak about it. To grow a tree with bright exotic fruits do not need special knowledge. Caring for a plant is easy. Persimmon - a decent option for the garden, in which there are only the usual varieties of trees.

At the end of autumn, it is able to decorate the area with bright sunny fruits. A plant covered with fruits may be pleasing to the eye until they are fully ripe in late autumn. And in the summer, it can be a cool place to relax thanks to a thick crown.

Planting such a tree is an opportunity to provide yourself and your loved ones with fruits with unsurpassed taste and aroma, as well as vitamins. Thanks to the Rossiyanka persimmon, you can make the assortment in your garden more diverse and more interesting. Also, planting an unusual tree is a good experience working on a private plot. Persimmon - unpretentious plant, but it will give you a generous harvest. If you take care of the tree properly, then you can provide the fruits not only of yourself, but of all your relatives and friends.

In the next video you can learn more about the Rossiyanka persimmon variety.