Apple tree Anis sverdlovsky
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This variety brings apples with high taste characteristics, pleasant aroma and excellent presentation. The size of such fruits is not too large, while the Anis Sverdlovsky apple tree is very popular commercially. These apples are very good to eat fresh, and they are often used to produce various preserves, jams and other preparations.
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: variety description
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: Photo of the variety
The apple variety Anis Sverdlovskiy, in terms of ripening time, belongs to the late autumn varieties. The name of such an apple tree was given in honor of the place of origin of this variety. It was launched on the territory of the Sverdlovsk experimental station. The apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky tolerates low temperatures very well, begins to bear fruit early enough, and its productivity cannot but rejoice.
The apple variety Anis Sverdlovsky is very popular in the Urals. Such plants are capable of experiencing very noticeable drops in temperature. Even a temperature of -40 degrees will not do much damage to apple trees.
If it so happens that the plant is still partially frozen, then its restoration takes place in a short time. The apple variety Anis Sverdlovsky acts as a pollinator for other varieties of this garden culture.
Full characteristics of the apple variety Anis Sverdlovsky
The apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky, being already at an "age", is a rather tall, powerful tree. The surface of the bark is brown with a grayish tint. The fruits ripen quite amicably, while the productivity of the variety is at a high level.
Young Anis Sverdlovsky apple trees have a crown that resembles an oval in shape. Over the time the plant matures, more and more new shoots appear, and over time, the crown looks like a wide pyramid. This transformation is especially relevant in the absence of formative pruning.
The leaves are rounded at their base, have a dark green color, and are medium in size. Inside the leaf plate, the main vein is clearly visible, painted in a light green tone. The veins that are located on the sides have the same color, they are smaller in size, therefore they are not very clearly visible. The leaf is slightly serrated at the edges, while the petioles, although not large, are strong.
The apple variety Anis Sverdlovsky blooms in the second half of May. Flowers are painted in an elegant white color with a pinkish tint. During the formation of the bud, the colors are bright, and after blooming, the flowers become more delicate. The petals are oval in shape, they are located separately. The veins are located longitudinally, protruding slightly. The upper part of the stamen and pistil has a pale yellowish tint.
The shoots are quite spreading, strongly deviated from the main trunk of the tree. The bark has a brownish color, the cross section is round.
Anis Sverdlovsky apples that have reached their ripeness have a very pleasant sweet taste with a slight refreshing sourness. When apples are at the stage of technical ripeness, the peel is colored in two colors. A rich yellow or greenish color predominates. The barrels of apples are colored with a blush in the form of bright red stripes.
When the apples of Anis Sverdlovsky ripen entirely, the color becomes saturated red, leaving in a burgundy tone.
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: Photo of the variety
Inside the Anis Sverdlovsky apple has a pulp with a dense creamy texture. There is a lot of juice in the pulp. The fruits are not too large in size. In its weight, one fruit reaches about one hundred grams. They grow evenly, the shape is rounded. In the lower part of the apple, at the stage of incomplete maturity, there is a slight ribbing.
Ripe apples have a dense skin, it shines beautifully, while it has a slight waxy bloom of a bluish color. In this variety, the stalks are small and strong, due to which the apples are kept on the branches. The core of the apple is rather large, the central part is in the form of a narrow cavity. The seeds are not large, light brown in color.
The fruits of the Anis Sverdlovsky apple variety are not able to be stored for too long. From the moment the fruits have been removed from the tree, they can retain their qualities for about sixty days.
How the apple tree variety Anis Sverdlovsky came about
The first fruits of the Anis Sverdlovsky apple tree were obtained at the end of the 20th century. It was bred by L.A. Kotov, a breeder scientist. It was based on varieties such as Purple Anise and Melba. In the State Register, this variety was registered relatively recently, in 2002. Anis Sverdlovsky apple tree is recommended for cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka region.
In which regions does the apple tree grow Anis Sverdlovsky
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovskiy shows very good results on the territory of regions where winter weather conditions are rather severe. These apple trees do not do well in humid climates. The fact is that the apple variety Anis Sverdlovsky is susceptible to scab attacks. For this reason, it is not recommended to grow this variety in areas where it rains too often in summer. Anis Sverdlovsky grows well in the Ural Territory.
Productivity of the variety
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: Photo of the variety
Anis Sverdlovsky's apple tree yields harvest starting from the fourth or fifth year from the moment of planting. An already grown apple tree can produce about seventy-five kilograms of apples in one season. To achieve such a result, of course, you need to try, observing the correct agricultural techniques.
When it is time to harvest it depends on how warm the summer period was. Usually this time falls on the last days of August-early September. If you plant apple trees in a classical way, then from one hectare of area you can get about one hundred and twenty centners of apples.
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: how to plant and how to care
Shaded areas are undesirable for the Anis Sverdlovsky apple tree. It is best to choose well-lit, open lands for planting.
The soil should be good for air and moisture, and the nutrient content should be in the right amount. So the apple tree will grow and develop normally. Loamy and sandy loam soil is good.
Anis Sverdlovsky apple trees are planted, as a rule, in early spring. In this case, the earth should thaw sufficiently. Many experienced gardeners choose autumn for planting. Usually this procedure is carried out in October, but it all depends on the characteristics of the climate of a particular growing region.
You need to focus on the period of the onset of cold temperatures. They should come no earlier than thirty days.
If you purchased planting material and see that the root lobe is too dry and chapped, then it must be immersed in water and kept for several hours.
The planting pit is formed directly on the day of planting. To do this, you do not need to mix the top of the fertile soil with the bottom layer of the soil. If some of the roots are too long or damaged, they need to be cut with a well-sharpened secateurs. The peg that will support the young plant must be installed before planting.
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: Photo of the variety
Before filling the hole with fertilized soil, you need to pour a bucket of water into each hole. After the moisture is completely absorbed, you need to pour a small amount of fertile soil on top. The soil is mixed with organic fertilizers before this. For this, compost and manure are usually used.
Thus, you need to form a small mound of earth right in the middle of the hole. A plant is installed on it. In this case, the root system must be straightened. The soil on the roots must be distributed evenly. From time to time, you need to lightly tamp each poured layer.
The root collar should be positioned two centimeters higher from the soil surface. In the area of the trunk circle, you need to lay a mulching layer. So the earth will not be weathered, and the root system will not overheat.
Maintain a certain distance between the base of the tree and the mulch layer. It should be between three and five centimeters.
Agricultural rules
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: Photo of the variety
Further, it is very important to follow the basic rules of agricultural technology. After the entire crop has been harvested, it is necessary to carry out water-charging irrigation. This is done if the summer days were too hot and dry. After that, you need to loosen the soil.
Before the cold temperatures come, you need to remove the fallen leaves, lay a mulching layer in the zone of the trunk circles (as a rule, humus is used for this), whitewash the trunks in order to disinfect the bark of the trees. In addition, you need to take protective measures against rodents.
After leaf fall, you can start formative pruning. Defective areas on the shoots are removed. If any damage is found, it must be thoroughly cleaned and treated with a garden varnish.
Before the onset of spring, you need to trample a layer of snow around the plants, so the moisture will remain in greater quantities. After the soil dries out, the next whitewashing of the trunks is performed.
In addition, it is necessary to carry out sanitary pruning, broken, frozen branches are removed. The harness is removed, and after that it is necessary to add nutrients. And also in the area of the near-trunk circles, loosen. Do not forget to treat your trees for prevention against harmful insects and diseases.
About diseases and pests of the apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky
Apple tree Anis Sverdlovsky: Photo of the variety
The apple variety Anis Sverdlovsky is very often attacked by scab. For this reason, it is imperative to process apple trees for the purpose of prevention, and not wait for the appearance of a problem. For this purpose, experienced gardeners often use Bordeaux mixture. It helps to fight against the causative agents of this disease. In addition, this drug destroys aphids, moths and other harmful insects. It is necessary to spray the plants in several stages: before the foliage appears, after the end of flowering.
When the ovaries have already formed, you can use Zircon. This is a drug that many gardeners use to process horticultural crops.
Anis Sverdlovsky apple tree is well suited for both commercial purposes and for your own needs. The variety is very popular among gardeners and vegetable growers, as it is distinguished by excellent winter hardiness and unpretentious care. In addition, such apples of the Anis Sverdlovsky variety have excellent taste, which makes their scope of application universal.
