Plum "Start": the characteristics of the fruit tree and cultivation

The well-known plum has a large number of varieties. But still among gardeners such a variety as “Starting” is more valued. This plum belongs to the early, has a rich harvest and excellent taste of the fruit.Further in article all advantages of this grade and the basic rules of care for this tree will be described in detail.

Plum "Starting" is a rather young variety, but already very popular. It is grown mainly in the southern regions of Russia, but it is also loved in Siberia. This variety is a hybrid, as for its receipt were taken varieties "Volga Beauty" and "Eurasia-21", which are pollinators "Start". For this reason, the tree is not self-fertile.

The variety has good resistance to cold temperatures, while it is high-yielding. For such qualities plum like many gardeners who dream of a good harvest.

The fruit tree has an average height and thickness, but differs in a rather dense crown. Plum has brown buds, wide shoots and leaves. Fruiting usually begins four years after planting, so the variety is considered skoroplodny. The weight of one fruit can reach 70 grams. The taste of plums is sweet, juicy flesh with a pronounced aroma. The color of plums is saturated purple, with hard skin and not a large bone.

The plums are eaten fresh, and also rolled for the winter in the form of jam or homemade juice. Fresh fruits can be stored for several weeks, so they are suitable for transportation over long distances.

Plum "Starting" of seeds is grown, as well as with the help of propagation by cuttings. To obtain a good harvest, it should be borne in mind that the climate will play a major role, therefore it is recommended to plant a plum in central Russia or in the southern regions.

If you decide to grow a plum from a stone, then this method will not be the easiest, but not expensive. To do this, you need to soak the bones for a week, but the water should be changed daily. After this, it is necessary to dry the bones well and store them in a certain place.

Six months before planting, the bones should be in the moistened sand, but at a temperature not lower than minus 5 degrees. Thus hardening occurs. For a couple of years, the bones will turn into seedlings, get stronger and be ready for transplant into a specially prepared place. After 4 years on the tree it will be possible to collect the first fruits.

Ideal for such a fruit tree is loamy soil.

Before planting, it is necessary to prepare the ground, having previously cleaned it of various weeds and, if necessary, treat it from insect pests. You should also prepare in advance the holes for seedlings, the size of which will be no more than 50 cm in width and length. Manure is laid on the bottom of a shallow hole and a support made of wood is placed. After landing, the ground should be slightly grounded and watered with three buckets of water, but care must be taken to ensure that the water is at room temperature. It is also worth recalling that the planting should be done in early spring or autumn, so that the seedlings are not subjected to frosts.

Around the trunk of a plum tree, it is necessary to mulch the soil after each watering. Hay, dry grass or other vegetation will do for this. Mulching is carried out to ensure that the plant grows faster and develops successfully. Also do not forget to loosen the ground before this procedure, so that air exchange takes place in the ground.

Further care should consist not only in regular watering, but also in the removal of unhealthy branches and poorly developed shoots in the first two years of tree growth. Also, at the first flowering, flowers should be cut off so that the tree could bear many fruits next year.

As for fertilizing, it should be made several times a year and always in the autumn after harvesting the fruit, so that the tree brings a rich harvest every year. As fertilizers, wood ash, phosphorus, superphosphate and various organics can be used.

Varieties of the “Starting” variety are famous for their persistent immunity to various pathogens of fungal diseases. Also, the tree is not afraid of pests. Therefore, it is not necessary to process the fruit tree as a preventive measure with various chemicals, since it does not need such protection. Even this variety is not threatened by frost or frost. The tree also suffers heat without any losses.

Many gardeners speak very well of “Starting”, as she has a great sweet taste. The fruits are very large, with a pleasant aroma and juicy flesh inside, while they are very quick to ripen. The yield is high, so the variety is suitable for growing for sale and for harvesting for the winter.

Plum "Start" also has good resistance to diseases and pests. This is another quality for which this variety is valued, since all dangerous fungal diseases and the most common insect plums are not terrible. In general, fruit trees are not particularly picky, so they tolerate any cold. For this reason, caring for a tree will not take away a lot of time and effort.

The following video shows the process of proper planting and fertilizer drain.