Apple tree "Bogatyr": characteristics and cultivation of the variety

Bogatyr apples are known throughout our country.They gained popularity for possessing excellent taste and the ability to use them to create different types of homemade products. Consider this variety, its advantages and disadvantages in more detail.

“Bogatyr” is a winter variety of apples. It appeared as a result of the crossing of such species as Antonovka and Rennet Landsbergsky. The creator is considered a breeder Chernenko. Since one of the specific features of “Bogatyr” is fast ripening, it is bred not only for home use, but also on an industrial scale.

A tree of strong growth, with a rare sprawling crown. It begins to bear fruit at the age of 3 to 4 years, in rare cases, the process may begin earlier. The shoots are long, with a slight bend, with a powerful bud above, have a brown-burgundy color. The leaves are dark green and in the shape of an oval, slightly bent upwards, the notches on them are very pronounced. As for the colors, they are predominantly white, with a pinkish sheen, small and not bulky.

Harvest time comes in late autumn. The average weight of apples is about 150-170 grams, they have a rounded shape, slightly elongated in the calyx area. The skin is smooth, under it a slight ribbing is guessed. As for color, at the time of harvest it is pale green, but when the fruit ripens, it will certainly turn yellow. The appearance of a bright blush on one of the sides is not excluded.

“Bogatyr” has a dense white flesh and a sweet taste with specific sourness. It is rich in vitamins and useful microelements - for example, mature fruits contain a significant amount of ascorbic acid.

The undeniable advantage of the Bogatyr variety of apples is that they can be stored for a very long time. With properly secured conditions, this period can be up to 9 months. At the same time, time does not affect the appearance of the fruit, which makes them an ideal product for sale in retail chains.

In addition, more than 60 percent of the total yield is the fruits of the first and second varieties, and every year the tree fruiting their number grows. After 10 years of life, it is possible to collect about 60 kilograms from one apple tree, by the age of 13-15, the crop will grow to 80 kilograms. Bogatyr bears fruit every year; its fruits can be either consumed fresh or used for making preservation. Great for fresh juices and compotes.

In addition, among the advantages it should be noted that the seedlings quite easily go through the adaptation period. They are resistant to various kinds of diseases, for example, scab, especially often affecting apple varieties of different varieties.

However, with all the positive aspects of this type has its drawbacks. For example, a tree cannot always endure the effects of frost sustainably, and if it is improperly cared for, this ability will decrease even more. According to reviews of gardeners, some believe that apples are not bright enough, due to which they have a not very presentable appearance. However, for many this is not a significant disadvantage.

To properly plant the seedlings, it is necessary to take into account various factors. For example, the important conditions are the type of soil and the availability of top dressing. Consider all the nuances.

So, first of all it is necessary to determine the time of year. The most successful will be the spring and early autumn, as long as the seedling does not harm the frost. In the first case, the pit should be prepared at the end of the previous season, in the second - a month before planting.

As for digging a hole, its depth should be about 80 centimeters, and its width is within 1 meter. This is enough to make the necessary manipulations. If the groundwater is located high enough, they can have a negative effect on the roots, which would cause the death of the plant.

Regarding the type of soil, this type will love the loamy option. If the soil is suitable, the first years can not worry about additional feeding plants. The content of too much clay can be corrected by adding compost, river sand and peat to it. The same option is suitable for contact with sandy soils. This mixture will help eliminate oxygen deprivation.

Since the plant is tall, there must be at least 4 meters between the trees, otherwise the branches of one will cling to the other. Until the seedlings have grown, you can plant vegetables between them, for example, radishes and cabbage, as well as some types of flowers. However, not all cultures are suitable. Sunflower and corn will not be able to get along next to a young apple tree and will deprive its parts of nutrients.

It should be borne in mind that this variety is not self-fertile, therefore it is necessary to have pollinators in the immediate vicinity. The best choice would be such species as “Zhigulevskaya”, “Melba” and “Strerefling”.

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As for the early spring, the first thing the gardener will do is to prune the branches. As soon as the first warm days come, it is necessary to get rid of the dried and damaged parts of the tree. Those branches that remain intact, you need to shorten a little. Due to this, all the power of the plant will go to the development of the kidneys. If the buds and buds on them are left from last season, you should also get rid of the branches with them, since there will be more than enough new ones. You also need to remove those branches that tend to grow inland.

The second half of spring should be devoted to preventive measures. An important place here is occupied by spraying, which ideally takes place in 2 stages.

The first stage should be carried out before the buds have blossomed or at the very beginning of this process. It is aimed at preventing the occurrence of malicious insects. It is necessary to take into account the condition that the air should already warm up to the positive temperature, with its negative values, the spraying cannot be carried out.

The second stage should be carried out at the time when the first buds bloom. Spraying should be combined with fertilization, urea and saltpeter are suitable, treatment with blue vitriol and boric acid. When a tree leaves a young age, fertilizing should be carried out using nitrogen.

Digging a kind of moat a short distance from the trunk would be an excellent option. Water can be poured here, and the tree will not suffer from its lack even in dry periods.

As for the beginning of autumn, here it is necessary to think about whitewashing. It is carried out using lime, which is applied to the lower part of the plant. This will help to protect the Bogatyr from the invasion of harmful insects and the occurrence of various types of diseases. If you want to remove the branches, the damaged places must be treated with a garden pitch.

And at the very end of autumn it is necessary to tackle the soil. This is the most suitable time to feed it with useful elements, because in this case the growth of an apple tree, which can be adversely affected by severe cold, will not be provoked. In addition, when fertilizing the soil around the trunk, additional protection will be provided to the roots of the tree, since the ground will not freeze.

If we consider the compositions that can be used for such a purpose, it is worthwhile to dwell on compost, table salt, wood ash and sodium chloride. They need to be laid at a distance of about a meter from the trunk.In winters, when a lot of snow falls, additional protection can be served by specially piled drifts around the tree. However, it is dangerous the formation of ice, which should be disposed of in time.

The development of a tree and its yield will depend on the particular region of our country it is grown.

These areas are most suitable for growing apples of this variety. There is a necessary type of soil, as well as a favorable climate.

As for the Urals, the type of soil here is not the best for growing apple trees of this species. However, this does not mean that the process is impossible. If the gardener is willing to spend the necessary attention on growing the Bogatyr, the result will not be long in coming. However, it is necessary to take into account that in this case it is necessary to take care of timely feeding the plant, caring for the tree during its growth - to loosen and water the apple tree. To protect the roots from freezing, mulching the soil will be useful.

This variety has a high frost resistance, which allows it to be grown in these areas. Compliance with agricultural technology is an indispensable condition for the cultivation of such a crop.

Summing up, it can be noted that the Bogatyr apple trees are not without reason popular with gardeners. They have high yields, are capable of pleasing each year with tasty fruits, are not afraid of transportation, and are stored for a long period of time. Due to the above characteristics, this variety can be grown for industrial purposes.

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