Apple-tree Krasa Sverdlovsk

The apple tree is perhaps the most popular fruit tree that can be found on every garden plot. Gardeners are attracted by the relative unpretentiousness of apple trees, a variety of varieties and species, as well as a very abundant yield. Apple variety Krasa Sverdlovsk is a winter variety that belongs to the self-fertile category (which means that the apple tree needs pollinating varieties). The Kras of Sverdlovsk apple tree was bred by domestic breeders back in the 70s, and it quickly gained popularity in many regions, and even outside Russia.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple-tree variety, talk about its features, main and additional characteristics. Of course, information will also be provided on planting an apple tree and on the subsequent care of it, as it is very necessary for every gardener to know. The Krasa Sverdlovsk apple tree is really very interesting, so we recommend paying attention to agrotechnical requirements, as well as to the abundance of fruiting and the versatility of the fruits.

Apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk: photo of the variety

Apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk: variety description and characteristics

The taste characteristics of the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety are really very outstanding, they cannot be ignored just like that. It is for this reason that this variety still remains at the peak of its popularity, even despite the fact that many other novelties are being bred by gardeners, which also grow in different regions and give a bountiful harvest. But the point is not only in the new characteristics, but also in how whimsical the variety is, when fruiting occurs, how abundant and stable it is, and how the resulting fruits can be handled in the future. In fact, among many apple varieties, it is the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple tree that is recognized as one of the best, and in this article we will try to figure out why.

The apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk can be cultivated in various regions of our country, regardless of climatic and territorial features. It can give excellent growth and fruiting in the South, and even in the North, where the weather is not stable and stable, and not all crops can withstand this. One way or another, the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety can perfectly adapt to new conditions and demonstrate a really decent harvest and result.

We also turn to some common characteristics apple trees Krasa Sverdlovsk:

• It is a medium-tall tree, which in favorable conditions can give an excellent growth rate.
• The crown is slightly cut, uniform, has a rounded shape. Due to this, the gardener does not present any difficulties in harvesting the entire crop, since, in principle, due to the peculiarities of the crown, there is access even to the most distant parts of the branches where the apples are placed.
• The twigs may be slightly curved, so it is imperative to prune them periodically, as they can grow inward and cause a thickening of the crown.
• The leaves are short, in general, they are quite typical, like for any other apple varieties.
• The flowers are very large, white-pink, and during flowering they give off a very subtle but persistent aroma.

Apple Krasa Sverdlovsk: photo of the variety

As for Krasa Sverdlovsk apples, they turn out to be of the correct shape, rounded. There are also fruits with a small conical top - this is one of the characteristics of the variety, and in no case is the deformation of the fruit due to diseases.The skin is smooth, creamy, which turns into a bright red hue as the fruit ripens. The average weight of one Krasa Sverdlovsk apple is from 140 to 160 grams. There are sometimes very large fruits - their weight can reach 240 grams, and this is really a very high and outstanding figure. The variety has increased immunity and resistance to stress, if we are talking directly about a variety of diseases, as well as the risk that the fruits can get sick with viruses or fungi, the tree can be damaged due to temperature changes.

One way or another, for regular and abundant fruiting of the apple tree, Krasa Sverdlovsk needs pollinating varieties to be planted nearby. Only in this case will the ovary occur, and the apple tree will fulfill its corresponding functions - to give a bountiful and tasty harvest.

As experienced gardeners say, the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety is completely unpretentious when it comes to grooming measures. At the same time, the gardener should not devote much time to this, and also saves his labor resources, which is also an undoubted advantage of this variety. Typically, this variety is grown commercially, although it can often be found in private gardens and backyard plots. The variety has some properties that reflect some of its peculiarities:

• Krasa Sverdlovsk apples are very beautiful, have a flat surface and therefore are very marketable. At the same time, the palatability of the pods is also at a height - these are sweet and sour apples, which are very well suited for fresh consumption and for processing.
• Krasa Sverdlovsk apples, after being removed from trees, can be stored for a very long time, without losing either their taste or external characteristics
• fruits, in addition to keeping quality, also have such characteristics as resistance to various diseases, therefore, in general, the gardener can be almost sure that nothing threatens the fruit under favorable conditions
• the pulp contains a huge amount of vitamins and minerals, as well as ascorbic acid, which, of course, is a huge plus
• Krasa Sverdlovsk apples perfectly tolerate long-distance transportation, without spoiling or being damaged at all, which is also an incredible advantage
• the harvest is very stable, even despite the fact that sometimes in the region or district there are sharp changes in temperature, frosts - the yield indicators do not suffer from this in any way
• apple trees do not fall off even at full maturity. Therefore, sometimes the crop can still hang for some time, this will not affect its quality at all, and it will hold on tightly to its legs.
• apple trees can ideally adapt to urban conditions. This means that, in principle, they can be planted even in an urban environment - they do not deteriorate at all and do not suffer from unfavorable environmental indicators, which is also, undoubtedly, a huge advantage of this variety.

Apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk: photo of the variety

On average, the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple tree can reach a height of about four or five meters, it all depends on the age of the tree, as well as on the conditions in which it grows and develops. In general, the region of growth can affect many indicators. In addition, not only the microclimate of the area, but also the rootstock on which the variety was grafted, affects the growth rates of the tree, its development and other aspects. All this must be paid special attention, since in the future the gardener will be able to avoid many mistakes in caring for the plant, and this is extremely important.

The crown of the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety is very spreading, the length of the branches varies from two to three meters.The diameter can sometimes reach five meters, so the crown, of course, needs shaping and sanitary pruning to make it look healthy and well-formed. Fruiting, as experienced gardeners note, is regular, while the harvest is not always as abundant as possible, since sometimes situations arise that the tree needs a respite, in order to regain its strength, and in the future again give a bountiful harvest that is expected of it by itself gardeners. If the apple tree is already old enough, then it can be removed from 75 kilograms of apple trees. You can remove a centner from a maximum of one tree. If we consider the industrial scale of growing this variety, then gardeners harvest up to twenty tons of high-quality and very tasty fruits from a hectare in the ideal season. They are very sweet and have a delicate apple-flowery aroma. At the same time, the fruits are juicy, they can be consumed both fresh and for processing and making a variety of dishes and drinks. In fact, Krasa of Sverdlovsk has already been called the leader among all other winter varieties in terms of taste, and this, you see, is a very high level and worthy of praise, and not from amateurs, but from professional and experienced gardeners and breeders.

The Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety is zoned on the territory of Central Russia, and also gives an excellent harvest in the regions of the Upper Volga region. Although it is worth paying attention to the fact that the variety tolerates frost well, so trees can be planted in those areas that are quite unstable in terms of climatic conditions.

Apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk: photo of the variety

The apple variety Krasa Sverdlovsk differs not in absolute, but very high resistance to various diseases, which is also worth paying special attention to. If the gardener observes all the planting rules, agrotechnical conditions, and takes care of the tree, then the risk that various diseases will arise and develop in it is reduced to almost zero.

If the tree grows in the most favorable conditions, then, in principle, fruiting can reach thirty years. The lifespan of a tree in general can be about a hundred years, and this is really an incredible indicator. But then a lot depends on what the stock was, care from the gardener, and how the tree reacted to all external pathogens and irritants. In general, from the side of gardeners you can find a large number of positive reviews, since the variety really has a huge number of advantages, and at the same time it is completely unpretentious, it can be planted without problems in different districts and regions, and not spend a lot of physical and material resources. to keep the apple tree alive. One way or another, but in no case should you forget about the specifics of planting and subsequent care, and therefore in the next part of this article we will just dwell in more detail on the description of these particular aspects.

Planting and caring for an apple tree

As a rule, experienced gardeners emphasize that the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety requires all standard planting and care procedures, so that the agrotechnical requirements here do not have any supernatural indicators. But at the same time, it is still worth remembering that any variety has its own individual characteristics, and therefore you cannot just ignore them. Because of this, the problem of survival of the tree, its development and subsequent fruiting may arise.

Apple tree seedlings Krasa Sverdlovsk are planted either in the spring, or already in the fall. In the spring, it is recommended to plant them even before the buds wake up and begin to swell. As for the autumn planting of a tree, it should be done exactly before the very first frosts come. Then the seedling will have a better chance of adapting to new conditions, in order to have time to take root and get used to open field conditions.Of course, you should pay special attention to the planting technology of this variety, we will talk about it in more detail just now.

For planting the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple tree, it is recommended to choose protected and well-lit areas. These can be hills that are located near fences or walls of houses. The soil should be very fertile and moist. As a rule, apple trees take root well on loamy soils, for them these are the most suitable conditions that perfectly reveal all the varietal features of the plant.

It is best to prepare a hole for planting in advance, for this you need to dig a sufficiently wide and deep area. Humus and compost are introduced into it, which has already been overheated. Manure is also suitable for the introduction of organic matter, wood ash and some complex mineral mixtures are added, which saturate the soil, make it more fertile and suitable for tree growth. It is worth immediately paying attention to the fact that it is best to plant apple seedlings together. The seedling is placed in a hole, the root system should be very carefully straightened. A peg is installed nearby, which will become the future support for the seedling. Sprinkle the roots with soil, compact a little to avoid the formation of air pockets directly next to the roots. The near-trunk circle is formed independently, and it is also framed with a small roller, so that it can then be mulched. The seedling is fixed to the support, but at the same time, in no case should it be tied too tightly - the constriction can lead to the fact that the plant will not feel comfortable enough and, accordingly, the tree may start to hurt, which will negatively affect its further growth and subsequent development ... In order to moisten the soil for the first time, you will need at least thirty liters of water, and the water must be settled and not too cold. Ice water can cause a shock reaction in the seedling and, accordingly, it may not take root at all in the soil, which will negatively affect subsequent fruiting.

Apple trees of the Krasa Sverdlovsk varieties differ in that they can have a vigorous stock. In this case, it is recommended to be very careful about keeping the distance between landings - the distance should be at least five meters. If the stock was dwarf or semi-dwarf, then the distance here may be less - about three meters. There are also experienced gardeners who say that low-growing plants do not differ in excessively aggressive growth, and in this case it is necessary to leave a distance of one meter between them - this will be completely normal and adequate, and the plants will feel quite comfortable.

It is necessary to remember some conditions that should be observed so that the plant feels as comfortable as possible and gives normal growth and development of an excellent harvest. These conditions include the following aspects:

• the trunk must be very carefully insulated, and this also applies to some skeletal branches. It will be much easier for them to survive severe frosts, which may be observed in some regions.
• apple trees of the Krasa Sverdlovsk variety need to be watered regularly, especially if suddenly in the region where it grows, there is a strong dry summer, or a dry autumn
• in order to get a good and bountiful harvest, as well as large Krasa Sverdlovsk apples, it is necessary to very carefully and competently cut the crown. Summer shoots should sometimes be pinched, and the ovaries should be thinned out. There may be slightly less fruit than originally expected, but it will still be very tasty and large
• You can pick the apples of Kras of Sverdlovsk from September to October, as at this time the apples reach their maximum ripeness. They are light cream in color and can ripen after they have been removed from the tree.Sometimes, when ripened in specially created conditions, they are filled with even greater sweetness, for which they are appreciated even more.

Apples Krasa Sverdlovsk: photo variety

As a stanza culture apple Krasa Sverdlovsk cultivated in Western Siberia, as well as in the Altai Territory. To do this, at a young age, the central conductor is deliberately shortened in the tree, leaving it about forty centimeters long, no more. As for the skeletal branches, they must be well pressed to the ground, and also secured with wooden pins, so that in case of something they do not bulge back. When the very first frosts come, right before the onset of winter, it is worth covering the tree with agrofibre or spruce branches, and you can additionally sprinkle the seedling with snow so that it survives this period more comfortably and successfully.

Agricultural technology in relation to the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety is provided by such processes as watering, feeding, pruning and loosening the soil, as well as protecting the tree from pests and bacteria, diseases that are very common in apple crops. Experience shows that a tree of this variety needs to be watered very often - about four abundant waterings are required in one season. The variety is highly responsive to feeding, especially if we are talking about the foliar application. At the same time, the variety adapts very well to urban conditions, since it can be planted even in an urban environment, where the ecology is not always the best and most suitable. The branches may not be able to support the weight of the fruit, so it is advisable to install supports. If this is not done, the branches will break, and the still unripe crop will not have time to enrich itself with all the necessary properties - as a result, injury to the tree itself and the lack of a full and tasty harvest. If a tree is planted in those regions where there is an unstable temperature and frost, then in this case it is worth forming stanes - we have already talked about this a little higher in the same article.

As for pruning, it is best done in the spring, and it should also be formative and sanitary. Pruning must be carried out before the start of sap flow, otherwise there is a risk that the tree will react incorrectly to it and, as a result, outbreaks of diseases will begin to be recorded, immunity will noticeably weaken. It is worth pruning old and painful branches, as well as branches that have broken or were damaged for any reason. It is also worth removing those branches and shoots that grow inside the crown, because they can cause thickening of the crown, and this will prevent the gardener from harvesting, and diseases or fungal outbreaks can form in the thickened crown. It is recommended to form a cut rounded crown, to give it the necessary appearance, since only then will it respond perfectly to such manipulations.

Above, we have already said that the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple tree is a self-fertile variety, therefore, in order to get a harvest from it, it is also necessary to place apple trees that belong to other pollinating varieties on the same plot. At the same time, the apple tree, if all the necessary conditions are created, is famous for its very abundant and, most importantly, very good harvest. The first fruits can be obtained already in about the fifth season after the seedlings were planted. At the same time, initially the fruits are not tasty and large enough, but after a couple of seasons the tree reaches its peak and gives the most delicious, ripe and sweet fruits that are quite heavy. To increase yields, it is recommended to shorten annual shoots annually, and young shoots should be pinched periodically. It is also worth thinning apple ovaries in the summer so that the apples do not turn out to be too small and sour.

The blossoming of the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple tree falls on the month of May, while it is difficult to say more specific dates, since much also depends on the region in which this variety grows. For example, in the south, of course, flowering begins much earlier, but in a more unstable climate, flowering may occur a little later and, accordingly, the timing of fruiting will also shift, which will be a completely logical indicator. The fruits are harvested in September, sometimes in October, when they have not yet reached full technical maturity. It is best to store them in a dark, cool place, where by the middle of winter they will have accumulated enough sugar and the flesh will become a little grainy. The peel from light green will turn into a ruddy shade, which will just signal that the apples are fully ripe and ready for the gardener to eat them fresh or process them in accordance with his ideas and needs. The full consumer maturity of this variety occurs around January, which is why the variety is classified as a winter species.

Apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk: photo of the variety

Apples of the Krasa Sverdlovsk variety are stored until April, and sometimes until May. Usually, the period can stretch up to two hundred days, and this is indeed a very decent indicator. At the same time, apples do not spoil at all - they still have an attractive appearance and, accordingly, are still very tasty and healthy. Depending on the region in which this variety will be grown, you can choose different methods of growing the Kras of Sverdlovsk apple tree. The most popular are dwarf, standard, creeping forms of cultivation. The choice depends on the preferences of the gardener himself, as well as on what the growing area is, its temperature regimes and indicators, climate stability.

In general, the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple variety has already been recognized as the best among many other apple varieties. It is ideal for growing in some regions of our country, even those where the climate is not particularly stable and does not differ in variety. At the same time, if the gardener follows all the above tips, and also observes agrotechnical requirements, then he will receive absolutely magnificent and very tasty apples of the Krasa Sverdlovsk variety, which will be perfectly stored and have a universal way of using and processing. It is enough just to carry out regular watering, feed the tree, if necessary, carefully prepare it for the winter period. It is important to cut off the crown of the Krasa Sverdlovsk apple tree, shape it or carry out sanitization in order to get rid of painful and dry branches that can thicken it.

Apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk: reviews of gardeners

Apples Krasa Sverdlovsk: photo variety

• Tatyana Viktorovna, Samara region: “The apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk is an excellent variety! I got it, read the testimonial, looked at the photos, I don't regret it at all. Excellent taste, large fruit, the blush is not raspberry or cherry color, but blood-red, this is rare, very unusual and attractive. I live in the Samara region, we harvest the apple tree from Krasa Sverdlovsk in early September, we store the fruits right up to the spring season! "
• Nikolay Semenovich, Moscow region: “Very tasty, large apples Krasa Sverdlovsk! The tree tolerates wintering well, the fruits are always excellent. In the spring season we raise from the underground, the fruits are so attractive, healthy, there are no spots and rot. Apple-tree Beauty of Sverdlovsk is our old, almost twenty years old, but it brings a harvest every year! We are very happy! "

Apple tree Krasa Sverdlovsk: video about the variety