Cultivation of apricots in Siberia and the Urals. Valuable advice and care features

Many people believe that apricot cultivation is possible only in warm regions and that it is impossible to get a good harvest of apricots in Siberia and the Urals. But there are varieties that give a good harvest, even if the summer is short. The first fruits can be obtained in late August - early September. These apricots have a pleasant taste, perfect for compote and jam. To date, quite a few varieties have been bred that yield excellent crops both in the Urals and in Siberia. The main properties of such fruits are frost resistance, stagnant water, after the snow melts, temperature drops.

Growing apricots in Siberia and the Urals: suitable varieties for planting

• Manchurian. The variety retains its taste well even at low temperatures. It can withstand frosts reaching -30 degrees. The height of this tree reaches 12 meters in height. The fruits of this variety do not reach large sizes, they have a sour taste.
• Siberian (for the Urals)... This variety is distinguished by its small height, up to 5 meters. Small fruits. But, unfortunately, the fruit is not suitable for eating, because the fruit has a very sour taste. This variety blooms for only 10 days. But it has good frost resistance - it can withstand temperatures up to -45 degrees.
• Sibiryak Baikalova... The fruits of this variety can be found in early August. Withstands frosts down to -35 degrees, has large fruits, have a sweet taste.
• Khabarovsk... This is the most frost-resistant apricot variety - it can withstand frosts down to -40 degrees. Although the variety does not have an entirely attractive appearance, it has very tasty fruits. The first fruits can be seen in the fifth year after planting. Since the tree is quite tall, the crown will need to be kept in order.

Growing apricot: growing conditions

• Choosing a landing site. Before planting, you will definitely need to prepare the soil. Before planting, the soil must be dug up. If the soil is clayey in nature, then the addition of sand is required. It is better to plant a tree on a hill, this will help improve the condition of the entire tree.
• Choosing seedlings. Before choosing seedlings, make sure they are cold-resistant. They can help you in a store where they sell such seedlings. If the seedling is of poor quality, then do not expect a good harvest. You should buy seedlings only in specialized stores. Please note that the branches should be smooth, without thorns. You need to plant a tree in spring or autumn. Purchase seedlings that are one or two years old.
• Features of care. You need to take care of the tree both in spring and in winter. Be sure to watch out for the accumulation of excess moisture. An overabundance can lead to the fact that the root system can begin to rot. Watering should be done regularly. It is imperative to prune the tree, this will improve not only the appearance, but also increase the yield.

Potential diseases and pest attacks

The danger to apricot is aphid. It is she who can ruin your entire crop. To combat it, use tobacco or ash infusion.