Plum Etude home

Plum Etude was discovered by G. Kursakov. Such a variety does not know what diseases are, they practically do not concern it, insects will not be able to infect such a plum, as well as its advantage in excellent tolerance to frost and drought! Just imagine!

History of development

The fruit was obtained from two beautiful varieties - this Volga beauty and Eurasia twenty one. The Etude plum variety got all the best from them.

The discovery took place at the All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics by G. Kursakov, he created an ideal hybrid. The parents of the Etude home plum variety were taken from the Michurinsky Garden, in one thousand nine hundred and eighty-three, a new variety was bred, and everything went off with a bang! All tests have been passed, the variety enters the State Register on the territory of the Central Black Earth Region in one thousand nine hundred and eighty-five. Then they began to plant it not only in summer cottages, but also for industrial purposes.

Plum Etude: characteristics of the variety

Home plum Etude: photo of the variety

Home plum Etude spreads over a large area. Almost everywhere because of its resistance characteristics. The variety is grown in the Moscow, Leningrad, Voronezh regions, as well as in the countries: Moldova, Estonia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus. Most summer residents are happy with this culture, claim that it practically does not need to be looked after, that it is not afraid of frost and heat, and insects and diseases are not scary.

Homemade plum variety Etude ripens early. In the cold season, the buds, bark and twigs are not injured, they practically do not freeze. And in the summer, the variety calmly tolerates the heat.

• The tree is medium in size, grows up to two meters, this does not prevent gardeners from harvesting large crops.
• The shape of the crown is round, the roots are strong and healthy.
• Skeletal branches are strong, but not even, slightly rough.
• The bark is brown, there is a thin layer of plaque.
• Branches are brown in color, wide, strong.
• The kidneys are rounded, elongated. They grow not close to the branches.

The foliage has a rounded elongated shape, large in size. The inflorescence is large, the petals are oval, they do not grow end-to-end. Plums of the Etude variety are large, weighing from thirty grams, sweet, juicy. Rounded elongated shape, smooth skin, beautiful color, with red, burgundy tints. The peel is dense, there is a small layer of plaque.

The seeds are small in size, easy to pull out of the plum. The content inside is green, juicy, sweet, pleasant. Jams, preserves, compote are prepared from fruits, and also consumed fresh. The variety gets four and a half points in terms of taste.

Plum home Etude: description of the variety

Home plum Etude: photo of the variety

As we already know, the tree is small, the poet can collect about sixty kilograms of fruit from one. The fruits can be harvested both in early summer and at the end, this is all due to its early flowering. This culture is already adored by a large number of breeders and summer residents. Planting a variety at home, even this is not a problem, it easily takes root in any place.

Plum frost resistance Etude and drought resistance

Even in the heat of plus thirty-five, the fruits of the Etude plum hang, do not fall to the ground. The branches are so strong that they practically do not need to be supported when the fruit ripens. In winter, the tree is not afraid of the cold, it does not freeze, insects are also not afraid of the plant.

This is something unusual! This is a miracle, not a variety! The culture can easily adapt in any locality, in any conditions.she is not even afraid of strong moisture, for example, in the territories of Moldova, Belarus or Ukraine.

Plum Etude: pollinators

Home plum Etude is self-pollinated, but not so much that the harvest is large enough, so several neighboring pollinator crops are planted nearby, for example, the following: Zarechnaya Early, Volga beauty, Renklode Tambovsky.

Attention! If you want a big crop, then grow all the crops described above.

Plum yield Etude and fruiting

The inflorescence of Etude plum occurs at the end of spring, at maximum speed. Fruiting is fast, fruits ripen in the middle period. Thus, the crop can be harvested at the end of summer.

Fruits appear every season, two or three kilograms more every year. The variety can produce fruits from twenty to sixty kilograms. This affects the age of the tree. The first fruiting can be observed three or four years after planting, so the harvest does not take so long.

Plum application Etude

Resistant to transportation. Keep fruits in containers, in a cool room, in refrigerators, basement or cellar. While the fruit is lying, they do not lose their attractive appearance, and the aging period is from two to two and a half months. Jam, jam, compotes are made from the fruit.

Disease and pest resistance

Home plum Etude is not afraid of diseases. Insects also cannot infect a culture. Small bushes and trees at the age are not insulated with agricultural canopy. Thus, no maintenance is needed for the garden in winter.

Plum Etude: advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Home plum Etude: photo of the variety

• From pluses homemade plum Etude inflorescence can be noted in the shortest possible time, large fruits. The tree is not capricious when planting, not squeamish when growing.
• From cons only one, trees cannot bear fruit on their own, so neighboring crops must be planted nearby for pollination.

Home plum Etude: planting varieties

Home plum Etude should be planted carefully and carefully. Bushes for planting should be at least two years old. For good adaptation of the roots, they are kept in lime before planting.

Boarding time

Spring and autumn are ideal planting dates.

Plum planting place Etude

The soil for planting homemade plums Etude should be loose. Loam will do. Acidity from the soil must be removed by adding lime to it. Check your soil, otherwise the culture will not take root. The location should be in the south of the site. There should be a lot of light, culture is not afraid of winds.

Which varieties are grown nearby and which ones are prohibited?

Home plum Etude: photo of the variety

Earlier, we examined the crops that can be planted next to the Etude home plum variety. Now let's talk about crops that are not recommended to be planted nearby, they will yield a negative harvest. You can not plant hybrids, various fruit trees, vegetable plantings. In principle, domestic plums can be planted side by side, but one tree is equal to two to three pollinators. A large greenhouse requires large squares of land.

Site preparation before planting plum Etude

The dimensions of the fossa are about seventy centimeters long, about sixty centimeters wide, and about fifty centimeters deep. The first layer is poured with manure, as well as nitrophosphate. The soil must be covered with a pot.

Attention! It is worth planting in dry ground, so that when planting, the seedling is easier, and it does not fall.

Planting sequence

• Before you put the bush in the hole, you need to install a support, it will not let the seedling fall.
• Then we fill the sides of the holes with clay. The roots must be spread so that they are comfortable so that they do not cling. The earth needs to be slightly compacted, moistened at the end.

Do not forget! That when planting Etude plums, there must be a slide for the correct location of the root system, if they get confused, they are injured, since they are very thin.

Home plum Etude: variety care

Home plum Etude: photo of the variety

It is necessary to huddle the soil around the seedling. Digging periods are spring and autumn. Thus, the soil is, as it were, renewed. It is also necessary to remove all weeds, loosen the ground, and moisten. weeds must be removed so that it does not interfere with the development of culture. There is no need for insulation during the cold period. The culture calmly tolerates frosts and cold snaps.

Attention! Hot weather is not terrible at home Etude plums, on the contrary, the fruits become sweeter.

The Etude plum variety is moistened only under the hottest conditions. it is worth moisturizing from one to two times in seven days, with stuffiness, watering increases.

Diseases and pests

As we know, the Etude variety of home plum is not afraid of the attack of various insects that infect the plant, and is also resistant to diseases. Thus, there is no need for disinfection. Do not use chemicals on wood. But foliage that has rotted, fallen, should be removed. Be sure to remove weeds so that there are no obstacles to the development of the culture.

conclusions

Home Plum Etude is one of the few ideal varieties that can be planted at home. the taste of the fruit is at its best! Its advantage is that it is not affected by diseases and attacks of harmful insects. It takes root at home, as well as in industry.

Plum home Etude: gardeners reviews about the variety

Home plum Etude: photo of the variety

Pavlov Sergey Vasilievich, 45 years old, Leningrad region, city of Pushkin

We are pleased with the home plum Etude every year, it grows right in my dacha. Withstands winter, even drought! My family and I can safely go on vacation for fourteen days. Culture is independent in its development. You just need to water, remove weeds. In general, there is practically no need to look after. The main thing is to love the tree!

Valeev Igor Mikhailovich, 59 years old, city of Kostroma

Plum variety Etude was brought to me by my sister, who said that it was something special. I didn't believe it at first. I think I will. As a result, my beautiful plum makes me happy every year. The home plum Etude began to bear fruit already in its fourth year! And what delicious plums she gives! I recommend!

Mikhailova Elena Petrovna, 21 years old, Moscow region.

I am already planting the second plum tree Etude, I planted Renklode Zeleny next door. The harvest is very big! And it doesn't matter that the Etude plum variety cannot pollinate on its own. The main thing is that it endures the winter, it practically does not need care, and what fruits does the Etude home plum give! Story! I advise everyone, you will not regret it!