Plum "Morning": description of the variety and tips gardeners

Plum - a tree that is on the site of almost every gardener.Plum is highly valued not only for its tasty and healthy fruits, but also for its unpretentious care. Of particular interest to gardeners is an unusual and unique variety "Morning". Let us consider in more detail how good this type of plum is, and what subtleties need to be taken into account when growing.

The Morning plum is the result of the crossing of two types of trees: the French Renklod Ullensa and the Russian Skorospelki red. The resulting variety has absorbed all the best qualities of the "parents" and since 2001 began to rapidly gain popularity.

The tree itself is almost the same height as other varieties of plums. The maximum height of an adult tree is 3 meters. The krone can have the form of a sphere or an oval, it does not differ in special density. The wood color is reddish or brown, the branches are straight and thick. Plum leaves are light green, with a glossy surface without edge, slightly jagged at the edges.

Blossom "Morning" begins May 15-20, and by the beginning of June the crown of the tree is already abundantly covered with white medium-sized flowers. It is interesting that the petals of each flower are not connected to each other, and the bowl itself contains 21 stamens. The fruits usually ripen by the third week of August. Plum samoplodnaya, so it can serve as an excellent pollinator for other varieties of plums on the site.

The first crop is harvested 4-5 years after planting, and the life of the tree will be about 20 years. Every fourth year the plum "rests" and does not bear fruit.

The average weight of “Morning” fruit is 30 g, but in particularly high-yielding years it can reach 40 g. Most of the fruits have a yellow-green color, and those that are always lit by the sun have a light pink blush. The flesh is yellow, sweet, but with pronounced acidity. Stone from the pulp is very easy to separate. Plums remain marketable for a long time and can be transported over short distances.

Variety "Morning" - a relatively new, but already well-proven variety of plums. Among its advantages are:

• unusual fetal color;
• excellent taste;
• self-fertility;
• for experienced gardeners easy care;
• regular yield is usually 15 kg of plums, and in some years 30 kg;
• early maturation;
• long shelf life of fruits.

As you can see, the benefits of a variety of quite a lot. However, it is worth pointing out a few shortcomings that can play a significant role in the selection. Many gardeners point out the following negative aspects:

• low resistance to frost - young trees may die in severe frosts;
• poor resistance to fungal and viral diseases;
• short term life.

The most favorable time for the landing of the “Morning” variety is the beginning of spring. The dates can be slightly shifted if the snow has not yet melted in March, and there is a threat of frost. The site is recommended to pick up the sun, with a minimum risk of flooding. Plum is very afraid of excessive moisture, so make sure that the groundwater level is not higher than 1.5 m. The presence of shade in the morning and evening should not cause concern, it does not affect the amount of crop.

Pits for future trees are prepared 2-3 weeks before planting, or even earlier - in the fall. The depth of the pit should be about 60 cm, and the width - not more than 80. Obtained by digging the soil must be mixed with manure or humus in a ratio of 2: 1.

It is very important to remember that there are two types of seedlings - with closed roots and open. Saplings with closed roots are sold in containers, and they can be planted even in autumn. At the same time, the land is not removed from the roots - the tree takes root better and gets less stress.Open trees are planted exclusively in the spring, and they are instilled in the winter and covered with sacking.

When planting seedlings is recommended to make the distance between the pits at least three meters. In the middle of the hole drive a wooden stick or peg, and attach a tree to it. In no case can not bury the seedling and completely fill it with earth - the roots should be 5-7 cm above the surface.

It cannot be said that the care of the Morning plum is difficult, but in order to get a good harvest it is necessary to follow some recommendations of experienced gardeners.

Almost all varieties of plums have a negative attitude towards arid climate and lack of water. It is necessary to provide watering at least 4 times a month, and in especially hot months - even more often. For irrigation use warm water infused in the sun. Water consumption for seedlings will be 2-4 buckets at a time, but for adult trees you will need about 6 buckets per watering.

The first three years of plum does not need additional fertilizers, feeding on the substances that were laid in the soil at the landing. Next year the soil is fertilized with urea - in the spring fertilizer is applied in the ratio of 20 g per 1 sq. Km. m. A prerequisite is the maintenance of the soil - timely cleaning of weeds will accelerate growth and maintain soil moisture.

Before and after flowering plum "Morning" responds well to nitrogen fertilizer. Fertilizers such as potassium sulfate and nitrophoska (40 g and 30 g) will be a good idea. In the autumn, the home plum needs organic matter: humus, compost or manure. But also necessarily make phosphorus and potassium.

Tree pruning is an important event in the care of fruit crops. Experts advise cutting in the late fall or early April. The procedure is to remove the frozen, dry and diseased branches. Those whose growth does not come from the crown, but inside - these branches interfere with the proper formation and growth. When the tree reaches a height of 2.5 meters, the growth is artificially stopped, timely cutting off the extra twigs.

Special attention should be paid to clearing the root shoots. This is a common problem for all plums, and shoots can extend to a distance of up to 3 meters. You can simply remove the plants with a rake or hoe, but digging out the top will be a more efficient method. Very carefully dig the ground to the root. The processes that appeared on plum roots are removed - this gives the tree a lot of strength for growth and a good harvest.

Plum "Morning" - a small and compact tree, but you need to know how to collect the fruit, so as not to damage it. In no case do not shake the plum, otherwise over-ripe fruits simply crack from hitting the ground. To bend the branches and pull them to the ground is also impossible, because with sufficient force you can break even a sturdy escape. When collecting fruits, the only possible option is to use a ladder.

Unlike many varieties of plums, "Morning" shows increased resistance to fruit rot and nodule. However, the variety is not insured against comedy and moniliosis.

Godetreatment is not a viral disease, but a lesion of individual trees. It occurs in trees that have been exposed to frost, excessive fertilizer, excessive watering. Expansion is expressed in the appearance of large frozen drops of resin, through which microbes can further penetrate.

With moniliose, shoots and branches are affected in the first stage. The bark turns black and cracks, as if struck by strong frosts, and dark gray bumps appear on it. Then the disease passes to the fruit - a stain appears on the surface, which contains spores of the fungus. To overcome this misfortune will help copper sulphate or solution Bordeaux fluid. All damaged branches, fruits and leaves should be immediately collected and burned.

Among the pests that most frequently attack the plum, one can distinguish the moth and aphid. Caterpillar caterpillars begin their journey in the youngest shoots. Gradually eating holes in them, they move to new branches, and subsequently to the fruits. The shoots affected by the pest, leaves and fruits quickly die and fall to the ground. A good idea would be to treat wood with table salt - about 500 g of salt is diluted in a bucket of water and sprayed with wood. Immediately after this, treatment with insecticides is carried out.

With poor care for the tree, plum aphid is rapidly multiplying. Insect eats leaves and parasitizes on the branches. If you do not take action, the foliage begins to dry, blacken and curl, fall off the diseased branches and shoots. In the fight against the disease will help insecticides - "Novaktion" or "Fufanon." The leaves are sprayed so that the substance is disinfected and their lower part.

Experienced gardeners give a lot of advice, how to protect the plum from diseases. Most often, both viral and fungal diseases are not the result of circumstances, but insufficient care. To keep the tree healthy and beautiful, be sure to dig up the soil under it from time to time, remove fallen leaves and branches. Before flowering, the plum is also treated with Bordeaux liquids, fungicides and insecticides. For the winter, the tree is covered with agrofibre and regularly shakes off snow from it.

In general, gardeners are very positive about the variety of plums "Morning". In their responses, many gardeners claim that such a drain is a real find for the site. It is completely self-fertile, no pollinators needed. The fruit is sweet and sour, with a pleasant fresh taste. Also note a good yield of plums, and most importantly, the stability of fruiting. Long shelf life, the ability to transport and sales - another advantage that can be found in the review reviews.

However, "Morning" is not for everyone. For the cultivation of such varieties need experience that a novice gardener is able to get only with time.

Among the negative responses you can often see complaints about the need for constant care - digging up the soil, processing trees, pruning. And also the majority of users said that the plum tolerates very cold.

A brief overview of this and other varieties of plums, see the following video.