Description of the variety Ostankino

The variety of apple trees "Ostankino" is the first type of columnar plants that was bred in domestic conditions. The plant was obtained in 1974 when the "Leader" and "Abundant" were crossed.Apple trees are common in home gardens or country estates. Grown in various regions, but mainly in the central.

The presented apple variety has a small crown, which is one meter in diameter. The tree itself looks good and can be a decoration of the site. A special feature is the fact that the variety belongs to skoroplodny and gives yields the following year after transferring the seedling to the open area. But it should be clarified that in the second year you can get up to 10 fruits from one tree. The culture is easy to maintain, as it has a small height. Other advantages based on the description of the variety are as follows:

• precociousness;
• small dimensions;
• high yield;
• good consumer qualities;
• genetic resistance to diseases.

To get the maximum yield from this variety of apple trees, it is recommended to plant trees near other pollinators. This variety belongs to the natural semi-dwarf and in the first year after planting the seedlings rarely exceed a height of 1 m. An adult tree can reach 2-2.5 m in height. The trunk grows every year by 5-10 cm. The wood of a tree is hard and tough, and therefore it does not bend and break when large yields and strong winds occur. The crown is compact and small, and the branches along the trunk are evenly spaced.

The trunk itself is usually 30 cm wide. The fruits are quite large and reach a weight of 200-220 g, and sometimes even 300 g. The pulp is sweetish, juicy and white. Fruits are used for fresh consumption, preparation of twists and desserts. A feature of this variety is the fact that in the absence of pollination the tree will not be able to bear fruit. By itself, the apple tree does not live long, the period of its life is 15 years from the date of landing. After that, you need to update the garden.

Apples are tied well even in bad weather conditions and the absence of insects for pollination. Winter hardiness of plants allows them to grow in the middle zone of the country. The root is developed and has many branches. In the first year, you can get 5 kg of apples from a tree, and then - up to 8. If you take care of it properly, and also make regular feeding, you can double the fruitfulness. Apples can be obtained from this tree in the second year of planting, and the maximum fruiting occurs in the sixth year of life.

The tree is capable of affecting such a disease as the milky luster. Initially, it appears on the leaves, and then smoothly flows into the bark and core. After a time, lesions appear on the tree, and the affected area dies away. If pathology was detected and removed on time, the whole tree will be saved.. Straights are treated with decontaminators. A bacterial burn can also strike a tree. It is manifested by shrinking, blackening and leaf fall.

To get the highest yield from this variety, it is recommended to properly care for apples. The basic requirements are similar, as for other trees, but there are also certain points that need to be paid attention to. Planting is often carried out by seedlings. It is recommended to land on the eastern slopes, and also to avoid places in lowlands and where groundwater is located close to the surface. Does not like wood and open areas that are not protected from the winds. On the north side, it is desirable to protect the tree with buildings or other plants.

Since the tree itself is small in this variety, it can be planted close to other tall trees. Landing is made in the autumn before the onset of frost.

Landing is recommended in September, but these dates can be shifted depending on weather conditions in a particular region.Spring landing takes place in mid-April. After choosing the place where the seedling will be planted, it is also necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the roots of the adult tree. The roots of the Ostankino variety are 2 times larger than its crown itself and they lie down to a depth of 50 cm. Stages landing are as follows.

• Preparation of the holes. They should be 50 cm deep and 70 wide.
• A fertile compound is added to the bottom of the well, which is mixed with organic dressings.
• A peg is driven into the center of the hole, to which the tree trunk is tied up.
• After that, the seedling itself can be added to the well, straightening its roots.
• Then the seedling is poured with earth and watered.

When growing dwarf plants in your own area, it is recommended to choose them correctly in order not to be mistaken and not to buy a tall sapling. To do this, pay attention to the roots. They must be fibrous. Also on the branches should not be large buds. The seedling itself has a height of up to half a meter and a small number of branches.

The columnar apple Ostankino is a variety of dwarf apple trees, which requires adherence to certain rules during landing. Between the rows it is necessary to observe a distance of 90-100 centimeters, between the trees themselves the distance should be 40-50 cm. There should not be more than 200 seedlings per one hundred square meters. Since the trees do not grow large, it allows you to save space on the site, but you shouldn’t plant it too much.

To get more yield, you need to water the seedlings twice a week or more often, depending on weather conditions. It is also necessary for the columnar apple to constantly make feeding. In the spring for this it is recommended to use manure, and in the summer of funds with phosphorus in the composition. It is necessary to groove and mulch the soil. As mulch can be used sawdust, compost, and more.

Apple trees are treated for diseases only when the owner notices various problems on the tree. Also, the processing of chemical compounds of the tree should be abandoned during the fruiting period. These works are carried out before the time of fruiting. The tree is resistant to the main types of diseases, and therefore it does not need to be regularly sprayed. If necessary, you can use standard tools, depending on the problem that appeared.

Top dressing bring in soil in a year after planting of saplings. Prefers this variety combined formulations with minerals. Such fertilizers are recommended to be applied in spring or autumn, after which the soil should be dug up and weeds removed near the tree. In November, the tree should be well watered. Also, in some moments in the fall, fertilization is discarded, as this will prevent the tree from preparing for winter.

According to the norms, you should add 2-3 kg of organic components per tree. In spring, the soil is fertilized with manure, but at the same time it is recommended to take it only last year, as fresh can burn the roots. Another way that is considered optimal for feeding is the use of urea. It is introduced in the amount of 80 grams under one tree. In the summer it is better to choose fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium. To do this, make them 100 g per apple tree. The rejuvenation of trees is periodically carried out, which consists in pruning and intensive watering.

This variety needs pruning so that further the tree can actively grow. In the first years, pruning is easy and is mainly aimed at forming a beautiful crown. When the tree begins to bear fruit, then pruning is needed to evenly branch the tree to the side. If a tree produces many fruits, pruning can be increased. This does not negatively affect the tree itself and will help prevent small fruits from being produced. If such procedures are carried out correctly, then a large number of apples will be located exactly on the crown.

The variety differs in early ripening, fruits can be removed from the tree in September or a little later, depending on the conditions of the area. Apples are considered winter and under the right conditions of storage can lie until spring. Apples should be stored in wooden boxes at a temperature of 0 degrees. In this case, they lie until spring.

This variety is bred in Russia and bears fruit in the fall. It is often grown in the central regions of the country, but since the tree is initially resistant to frost, it can also be planted in other areas where the climate is more severe. To get the maximum yield from the tree, it is recommended to follow the rules of agricultural engineering. If the winters in the region are harsh, then you need to additionally carry out the shelter of trees from wind and frost. To do this, you can use protective structures or films.

Based on the above, it can be concluded that Ostankino is an unpretentious variety that is distinguished by its yield. Apples are large, their flesh is sweet and juicy. With timely and proper care, you can get the first fruits in the second year. According to reviews of experienced gardeners, it is clear that, despite the short period of the general existence of this variety of apple trees, they are already in great demand among the population. Most gardeners recommend the Ostankino variety to their friends and acquaintances. As apples, as well as the simplicity of their cultivation, you can see for yourself if you plant such a tree on your plot or in the country.

In the next video, see the review of the Ostankino apple variety.