Apple "Bolotovskoe": description of the variety, cultivation and protection from pests

A variety of apple trees "Bolotovskoe" was bred in the center for the study of fruit crops in 1977.The task was to remove a seedling that would not be influenced by the fungus. After numerous tests, the sapling was brought out, but its tests were delayed for almost ten years. However, today this variety is popular with many gardeners.

The apple tree "Bolotovskoe" has several advantages compared with other varieties. The main is considered resistance to scab and other diseases.

Other benefits include:

• high yield ratio;
• excellent taste;
• attractive appearance.

But unfortunately, this variety has some drawbacks. Despite the fact that the apple tree "Bolotovskoe" refers to the winter variety, the fruits do not differ by a long period of storage. In addition, this species is very capricious, and if at least a little delayed with the period of harvest, the apples will certainly crumble.

An apple called “Bolotovskoye” is today a very common dessert variety that belongs to the Oryol selection. He is one of the cold-resistant varieties. This species is very popular due to its unique taste, it is often planted due to good yield and a good percentage of preservation. All of these indicators guarantee a stable income to farmers.

The bred apple tree is of medium height with a round and sparse tip, and the bark of its base and branches is very smooth. All branches have a brown color and creep quite low to the ground, which makes it possible to perfectly collect the fruit. The leaves of the Bolotovskaya apple are very large, of a rich dark green shade. They are oval in shape, wavy at the edges with a peculiar edging. The central part of the leaf has a bright accent in the form of a spot, the same color as the stem itself.

The fruits have wide ribs and have a round flattened shape. The apple is quite massive, on average, the weight of one fruit is about 155 g. The peel of an apple is thin and does not have a shine in the form of a wax film. The mature fruit becomes yellow-green, and during storage it can change color to pale yellow.

The “Bolotovskoye” apple-tree is a fast-growing variety, the first crop can be harvested 3–4 years after planting. The fruits ripen in the early winter period, that is, a ripe apple of this variety can be tasted as early as September.

As soon as the harvest has been harvested, the apple is more suitable for harvesting and preserving, because it is firm and with a slight sourness.

The safety of the crop in this variety is average, but with proper storage of apples can lie up to five months. During this period, the fruits usually completely retain their appearance and taste.

Proper storage is the following conditions:

• the room should be very cool, with a temperature of 2–8 ° C;
• high humidity (ranging from 60%);
• for good preservation you need to choose only selected apples without crumpled sides and wormholes.

The best time to plant is springtime, when the earth is warm enough and the seedling is protected from the cold. You can plant Bolotovsky apple in the autumn season, but you should choose the right time: before the onset of frost. If you plant a seedling in the period from about the middle of the first autumn month to the first frost, he will be able to settle down. If you purchased a seedling with a closed root system, planting a seedling is possible even in summer. But it is extremely important to protect the roots from the scorching sun, which has a detrimental effect on a young, fragile tree.

For the best development of the tree should carefully follow the rules of planting.

• First of all, you need to prepare the hole in which to place the seedling. The size of the hole is best approximated to the standard parameters of 60 by 60 cm. In order for a tree to develop peacefully, it must be planted from other trees at a distance no closer than four meters.
• At the bottom of the excavated pit should drive a good steady peg.
• Put the seedling in the hole. The place of inoculation should be located above the ground at a distance of 6 cm.
• Carefully and carefully straighten the roots, trying not to damage them, across the hole in different directions.
• Fill the root system of the apple with earth, pressing it down a little with your palms.
• Tie a sapling to a hammered peg and do not forget to water it well.

This type of apple is very unpretentious and does not require special attention, and if you provide him with suitable agricultural techniques from the moment of planting, there will be no problems with care. In the first five years, the sapling must be taken care of, strengthening its “health”.

Standard components of agrotechnology necessary for a sapling:

• timely soil tilling (especially this process is needed after rain, abundant watering and weeding);
• complex fertilizers will help to strengthen the tree, they need to be made from the second year of growth, taking into account the characteristics of the soil in which the apple tree grows;
• elimination of diseased and damaged branches;
• forming the crown of the tree at the end of the sap flow process;
• treating the trunk with protective agents against various pests;
• timely spraying to get rid of caterpillars and insects.

The apple tree "Bolotovskoe" refers to the self-infertile type, therefore it needs to be pollinated. For this, another variety is planted not far from the apple tree, in which the flowering period coincides with the “Bolotovskaya” apple tree.

If the apple tree was at least slightly damaged by frost, then upon the arrival of spring, it is necessary to urgently remove frozen branches. It is advisable to make fertilizers: after feeding the apple with nitrogen fertilizer, it will quickly recover. But do not overdo it with this type of fertilizer: if you get carried away, the seedling slows down the process of fruiting.

Most of the reviews about this variety are positive, it is not without reason that it is very famous and widespread in nurseries. Many people write about the high yields of apple trees and the pleasant taste of its fruits. Often referred to the size of the fruit and the ease of harvesting due to the good structure of the apple tree. In addition, the positive aspects include fast fruiting after planting, because apples appear already in the third or fourth year. Despite the fact that the first harvest can be expected pretty soon, its quantity is quite decent.

Gardeners love the fact that the apple tree is resistant to many diseases. People say that the "Bolotovskaya" apple is not a capricious variety, and the risk that the seedling will not take root is very small. Gardeners believe that the bred variety is very beneficial for planting, since with good yields it is easy to care for the tree.

There are also negative impressions about the apple tree due to some peculiarities. Many people argue that with a delay in harvesting, it can crumble, which is very unpleasant. It also mentions a short shelf life for apples, because for many this variety began to deteriorate after three months. However, this happened under improper storage conditions.

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