Apple tree "Dream": description of the variety, planting and care

Apples are loved by children and adults, they contain many trace elements that are beneficial to health.For this and many other reasons, breeders continually develop new varieties. “Dream” is one of the most sought-after types of apple trees, in order to understand the advantages and disadvantages of a tree, we learn more about its features.

The apple tree described is distinguished not only by excellent frost resistance, but also by high yielding. Created a plant by the method of selection in the research scientific center named after I. Michurin. In order to create an apple tree with excellent taste and appearance characteristics, agrotechnicians managed to cross the “Papatika” and “Pepin saffron”.

Today “Dream” can be found in Belarus and in the territory of our country. We grow it mainly in the middle lane. It is planted on an industrial scale, you can also see it in the suburban areas. One of the features of this tree is irregular fruiting. However, this phenomenon can be prevented by providing the tree with proper care.

The apple tree grows to an impressive 4 meters in height, the central shoot is strong, straight. The bark of the trunk has a gray tint, young shoots are brown-green. The foliage of the tree forms a broad crown, characterized by a conical shape. If you properly pruning the branches, the apple tree will look quite compact.

Fruits grow large or medium in size, reaching a weight of 250 grams. On the dwarf size rootstock, they are always slightly larger than on seed. On average, one apple tree gives 110 kilograms per season, and sometimes 150.

These apples can make you happy with an excellent presentation and a smooth round shape. They are pale yellow in color, sometimes with a greenish tint in mature condition. If you provide enough light, then a reddish tint will appear on the fruit. The flesh is white, with a slight inclusion of pink, has a loose structure. Apples with a sweet-sour taste do not have a strongly pronounced aroma.

The primary cause of alternating fruiting is not only poor care, but also inappropriate climatic conditions, as well as soil depletion, so gardeners are recommended to regularly apply fertilizer to the soil. If we talk about the quantity of apples in certain microelements, their content depends on fertilizers, the rules of fruit storage and care. Most of all in the fruits of water, in addition, there are organic acids, proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Apples contain natural sugars, including:

• sucrose;
• fructose;
• glucose.

Per one hundred grams of the product, the caloric content is 40 kcal, therefore, the fruits are often recommended to be introduced into the diet by nutritionists.

The tree should be planted nearby with pollinators. The miracles of agrotechnology made the apple tree resistant to the climate features of the northern regions of the country. She is not afraid of frost, therefore, additionally covering the crown for the winter is not required.

Culture perfectly resists pests and diseases. It is not subject to fungal formations and is not attacked by insects. But there are regions where gardeners often have to deal with the problem of fruit mites and seed moth.

This fruit crop is popular with gardeners, not only because It perfectly withstands sudden changes in temperature, but also thanks to:

• excellent immunity;
• high yield;
• amazing taste;
• early maturation.

There are drawbacks to this variety of apples:

• poor survival rate;
• possible deformation of apples;
• long fruits are not stored.

The landing site is of great importance for the formation of high taste of the fruit. The tree loves a lot of light and moisture, so it needs to be watered regularly. Suspension or loamy soil is excellent for planting. Breeders pay attention to the fact that in a land where water stagnates, the plant will often hurt.

The plot for planting begins to be cooked in the fall: deep digging is done, garbage and old roots are removed, foliage that can become a source of infection with some diseases. Apple tree does not like sour soil, therefore, lime is often added to the soil in order to adjust the pH level, however, it is not worth it to be zealous either, since a large amount of this component causes the earth to cease to be fertile.

If you are an ardent opponent of mineral dressings, then you can use the ashes. For ten square meters it will take seven kilograms. A good additive is ripe ripened compost.

Excellent soil is considered to be that where 0.4 kg of NPK, four buckets of humus and eight kilograms of ash are added. Everything is well mixed, the third part of the mixture is poured on the bottom of the pit under the root system of the tree. The remains are used when filling a sapling.

Before planting seedlings in the ground, land is required to prepare. A digging of the site is made, and fertilizers are applied. It is best to plant in early spring, before the first buds appear. Time largely depends on the region in which the apple tree will grow, but on average it is the end of March or the beginning of April.

Seven days before landing, a hole is dug in the ground, the depth of which should be at least 65 centimeters and the width at least one meter. Such space is necessary for convenient location of the root system. If several trees are planted nearby, the distance between them should be from four meters.

At the bottom of the pit lay egg shells with humus. Immediately before planting, the pit is filled with water, and then the tree is set, evenly distributing the roots. After backfilling it is tamped down. The root neck should be five centimeters above ground level.

The north-western region of Russia is ideal for growing this tree, there apple trees bear fruit early, delighting gardeners with a good harvest. Also, this variety is often found in the Sverdlovsk region, where both the soil and the climate are considered almost ideal.

Worth saying that The apple tree has a unique survival rate, gives a regular crop and is resistant to five types of scab.that is important if you do not have time for regular care of the garden. It is able to survive not only a sharp cooling, but also periods of drought in the summer.

Not bad variety and feels in the Moscow region, where the climate can often change dramatically throughout the year. In the Urals, not all types of apple trees can grow, but this variety is very much in demand by gardeners. Moreover, in Siberia, where the soil is not fertile, cultures with large fruits develop poorly, rarely survive, which is not the case with the dream variety. Even with prolonged exposure to low temperatures, it does not freeze and gives a stable crop.

After planting the first time, the tree should be watered abundantly, but make sure that there is no stagnant moisture, since the root system is prone to rotting. Requires additional watering during the formation of the fruit. In a month, it is enough to irrigate the soil four times under the apple tree.

Despite the fact that the plant has good immunity to diseases and pests, preventive treatment is still required. For this great fungicides. Be sure to loosen and weed the earth under a tree, and before winter you can cover the trunk with polyethylene to prevent the negative impact of rodents.

Proper formation of the crown contributes to high-quality pruning of branches. It is made in spring before bud break.After planting, in the first year, only one third of the available shoots are trimmed. Then the tree is thinned every year, removing damaged branches and unwanted areas.

During the first years of plant development, it is recommended to actively apply nitrogen fertilizers to the soil, which contribute to its rapid growth. Then for normal development, it is enough to feed an apple tree twice a year:

• urea and nitroammofosc are used in spring;
• in the fall - nitrogen.

On a semi-dwarf stock, you can get a lot more apples, but you need to grow next to pollinators. If a creeping variety is planted, then much more labor is required to grow it. All branches should be evenly illuminated by the sun, and that they do not grow and give a lot of fruit, they pinch on 5 mm.

There is one surprising property in apples of this variety, which gardeners have repeatedly said: they are able to well satisfy the feeling of hunger, which is important in the process of losing weight. This is one of the reasons why gardeners want to see a plant on their land, but, unfortunately, in some regions, the period of engraftment is up to seven years.

The convenience of growing a variety is that he is not disturbed by pests, pruning takes little time. Already in the third year, you can get the first bulk apples and enjoy their taste. Even novice gardeners easily grow an apple tree on their plots. You do not need any special experience or skills, it is enough to familiarize yourself with the main recommendations of specialists and to provide plants with proper care.

At dachas, where there is not much land, dwarf and semi-dwarf rootstocks are ideal because they can significantly save space. "Dream" is compact, and therefore enjoys such popularity among summer residents. Its only drawback can be called a small shelf life. Fruits do not maintain the content even in a cool place, so they must be quickly eaten or boiled jam, compotes, you can freeze.

If you decide what sort of apple to plant on your plot, then “Dream” will be the ideal option for both a novice gardener and an experienced one.

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