Apple tree "Bashkir handsome": description of the variety and features of planting

Each gardener's dream is an apple tree that does not require special care, has attractive fruits and good yields, and is also capable of reliving the vagaries of the weather. One of these varieties - "Bashkir handsome", as evidenced by the positive reviews of people who grow it.

Description “Bashkir handsome” should start with the fact that it has a small size and a magnificent crown. The branches are directed upwards. The bark is smooth, with a brown-brown tint. A distinctive feature is the fluffy tops of the shoots, which have a light color. Leaves rich green, large and numerous.

The main advantage of this type of apple trees is their ability to tolerate cold, sharp temperature drops. This variety can bear fruit even in harsh climates, as claimed by breeders. It gained particular popularity in central Russia.

Excellent yield is another feature for which gardeners praise this variety. The beginning of fructification falls on the 4th year of life. A tree cannot self-study; it needs help in this regard.

As for fruits, they can be used for a variety of purposes. They are round, yellowish in color with a pronounced blush, have a sweet taste with noticeable sourness and a unique aroma. The weight of one fruit can reach 120 grams. Apples can be used fresh or used to make juices and compotes. Such fruits are a real storehouse of useful trace elements and vitamins.

A mature tree can please a gardener with a crop weighing up to 80 kilograms. The period of harvesting begins at the end of summer or at the very beginning of autumn. It is worth noting that they ripen about a week after harvest. Shelf life is long, while ensuring the necessary conditions can reach six months.

Among the minuses of the "Bashkir handsome" can be noted its average susceptibility to diseases and pests. The rest of the grade collects only positive reviews. First of all, its high yield is noted. A tree can bear fruit without breaks every year, while the fruits almost do not crumble.

Separately, you need to select the ability of plants to adapt to different climatic conditions. Its freezing does not have a serious impact on the development, and recovery occurs rather quickly. In addition, the apple tree is not picky about the choice of soil. Fruits tolerate transportation and are stored for a long period of time.

In the southern regions of the country, the Bashkir Handsome variety is recommended to be planted in the middle of autumn. This will help the seedling to get stronger and adapt to the new location until next season. In areas with a colder climate, planting should be done in the spring so that the tree will stick well. As for the selection of seedlings, this process is worth a very responsible approach. You can not buy planting material in unchecked places, it can threaten the poor quality and the presence of various diseases.

Before planting the "Bashkir handsome", you need to decide on the place. In general, the variety is undemanding, but some restrictions are still present. The most successful will be the choice of a site with loamy or chernozem soil, which is in the light and not blown by the north winds.

Groundwater should be at a level of about 2 meters, as this variety gives all its strength to the formation of powerful and healthy roots. Excessive moisture can cause their rotting, which in severe cases can lead to the death of the plant.Do not damage the additional shelters that can protect the apple from the weather.

As for the landing process itself, a number of preparatory activities should be carried out before it. First of all, a pit is being prepared, the depth and width of which should not be more than 80 centimeters. A tree needs to be placed in water for several hours before planting so that it can absorb the required amount of liquid.

The topsoil is mixed with humus, superphosphate and potassium sulfate, and then placed in a pit. A sapling is placed on it. Next, be sure to place a supporting peg.

The roots of the tree are straightened, after which they are filled with soil from the lower layer and are well trampled. From the root collar to the ground level should remain a few centimeters. After that, the seedling is watered (2-3 buckets of water are needed) and tied to a peg for fixation. Top need to pour dry soil. For easier adaptation, the ground around the tree should be flushed. Ash, tree bark, humus and peat are suitable for this process.

As for the necessary care, it should include several mandatory activities. An important place is watering. In addition, periodically it is necessary to weed nearby territory and loosen the ground. Top dressing and pruning help the intensive growth of a sapling, and in time spent spraying protects it from the invasion of insects and various diseases. Consider these points in more detail.

If the tree is planted in spring, watering should be carried out regularly, and warm water should be used for it. It is impossible to allow the soil to dry out, but weather conditions must be taken into account. Excessive moisture will also not benefit the plant. After the irrigation procedure, carried out on average once a month, it is necessary to loosen the soil and get rid of weeds.

Additional mulching will help the apple tree get the nutrients needed for growth and development. In addition, the moisture will be better kept. After the harvest, "Bashkir handsome" watered for the last time. The procedure requires 8 buckets of water. This will help protect the root system from the oncoming cold weather.

As for pruning, in the case of this variety, the process should take place every year. This will help protect the tree from harmful insects and the development of unpleasant diseases.

The first pruning is carried out a year after the apple tree was planted. With its help, it is possible to reduce the likelihood of thickening of the branches, to prevent their bummer, to increase the amount of the crop, in general, to extend the life of the tree. Sanitary pruning is necessary in both spring and autumn periods. It is during this period that damaged and diseased branches and pests are removed. Also requires the removal of those shoots that grow inside.

In addition, to feed the apple trees "Bashkir handsome" you need to start from the second year of their life. If the tree has not yet begun to bear fruit, its development can be supported in several ways. In spring, the seedling is fed with urea at the rate of 50 grams per bucket of water. In the summer, complex fertilizers are needed (“Ideal” or sodium humate will be an excellent option).

When autumn comes, potash-phosphate compounds are added. During this period, it is necessary to eliminate fertilizers containing nitrogen, as the plant will weaken before the onset of cold weather, which can lead to serious problems. When the tree begins to bear fruit, it can be further treated with a solution of urea. The procedure is carried out in the summer. Assimilation will be best if you add fertilizer to wet soil.

When the apple tree leaves foliage, it should also be treated with copper sulfate or urea solution. This will help prevent pests and the spread of disease. To prevent rodents from damaging the tree in winter, before the onset of cold weather, the trunk should be wrapped with a protective net or covering material.Plant residues must also be removed in the fall, followed by mulching.

This variety can suffer from black leg disease. Gardeners recommend treating him, as well as other diseases, with the help of such means as Topsin, Scor, Antracol and Poliram. Spraying requires dry weather and no wind. It is necessary to carry out the procedure in the morning or evening hours.

Of the pests "Bashkir handsome" especially bother moth. She, like other insects, is afraid of Napoula, Karbofos, Fastaka and Calypso. Aphid does not tolerate treatment with soapy water. It should be borne in mind that when treating apples with chemicals, one must strictly maintain the dosage and strictly follow the instructions.

On how to care for apple seedlings, see the following video.