Plum Tenkovskaya blue
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Plum Tenkovskaya blue was obtained in 1988 by famous scientists - breeders at the Tatar Institute by free pollination of Ternosliva.
Plum Tenkovskaya blue: variety description and characteristics
The tree of the Tenkovskaya blue plum variety has an average height and a sparse crown in the form of a ball. The variety is characterized by a small number of leaves. At the same time, the bark has a rough surface and a brown tint with a large number of knots. The shoots here are much thinner than the trunk. They are characterized by a short length, a straight shape, sometimes curved. The color of the shoots is dark brown, some of them have small lentils of a light gray shade.
Leaves
The leaves of the Tenkovskaya blue plum tree are short and egg-shaped. The leaf surface is rich, green, without signs of shine. The leaves themselves are concave in the middle. Their top is pointed in the form of a wedge. The base is wide; the petioles here are strong, lanceolate, short. Also, the tree is characterized by a small number of small glands, which are located at the base of the leaf.
Flowers and fruits
Plum Tenkovskaya blue: photo of the variety
The flowers of the Tenkovskaya blue plum variety have a white tint and a small diameter. The petals open wide, with a higher arrangement of the pistils in relation to the anthers. The fruits here weigh just over 13 grams. Moreover, they resemble the shape of a wide oval. The color of the fruit is dark purple with a strong waxy bloom. The funnel at the base of the fruit is shallow, and the peel does not contain any villi. The peel itself has an average discharge from the fruit and a fairly dense structure. The pulp here has a green tint and a large amount of juice, and grains and fibers are also felt to the taste. Each fruit is attached to a short, thin stalk. In this case, the separation occurs dry in a mature fruit. Each plum has a small brown pit, which is pointed at the edges.
When the Tenkovski blue plums are ripe, the stone is easily separated from the pulp. The plant begins to bloom in late or early May. The tree is capable of bearing fruit within three years after budding.
Plum Tenkovskaya blue: features of the variety
The crop can be harvested in late summer or early autumn. At the same time, the fruits contain a large amount of dry substances, sugars, and other organic acids. Usually, Tenkovskaya blue plum is consumed fresh or used to prepare blanks.
Plum "Tenkovskaya blue: advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The plum variety Tenkovskaya blue is considered a medium-yielding variety and has little resistance to frost. The tree can be affected by insects and various diseases common to plums. These are rust, slimy sawfly and others. But the plant is self-fertile, and also capable of propagating in a vegetative way.
The advantages of the Tenkovskaya blue plum variety also include the compact size of the shrub, early ripening of fruits and rapid rooting during propagation by cuttings.
Among the shortcomings, the small size of the fruit is noted, as well as the average taste.
Conclusion
Due to the peculiarities of the plant, Tenkovskaya blue plum can be grown even by novice gardeners. At the same time, the fruits of the culture do not differ in high external and taste qualities.
