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The pride of any gardener is always fruit trees, which every season bring a good harvest. Since not all fruit trees grow well in the Middle Lane, it is advisable for the corresponding climate to select the most suitable varieties that can tolerate cold winters well. When choosing an apple tree for planting, pay attention to the description of the “Bashkir Handsome”.
Features of the variety
The main feature in the description of the apple tree variety “Bashkir handsome” is its unpretentiousness to sudden changes in weather, temperature extremes. Its ability to adapt to harsh climates has gained a reputation among gardeners from the start. Now in the middle lane “Bashkir handsome” is grown quite often. It was bred by breeders.
Gardeners provide a detailed description of the apple tree. The tree itself is of medium size, the crown is lush and rounded. The branches stretch upward, located at an acute angle. The bark is brown-brown in color, and its surface is smooth.
The tops of the shoots of this tree are fluffy, which has become a feature of this fruit variety. They are light, and in some places have a whitish tint – this allows you to distinguish the culture from most other apple trees that are grown in the same area.
The leaves are usually abundant, rounded and large in size. With enough nutrients, the leaves will have a rich, juicy green color. The upper part is glossy-smooth, and the lower part is pubescent, the tip is sharp.
The description should also include the fact that the apple tree of this variety gives a very good harvest. The tree is self-fertile and needs to be pollinated by insects or artificial methods. After planting, the tree can begin to bear fruit for 4 years.
When describing fruits, gardeners emphasize that fruits have a universal purpose – they are suitable for making compotes and juices, have a wonderful sweet and sour taste, and are perfectly stored. The peel is smooth, the shape of the fruit is round. After maturation, the color becomes light with raspberry blush. The pulp of apples is fine-grained, the taste is pronounced, and the aroma is also retained in the fruits for a long time. The average weight of one apple is 110-120 grams.
Video “Description”
From the video you will learn about the features of the Bashkir handsome variety.
Cultivation
There is nothing difficult in describing the process of growing this variety of apples. If you follow the recommendations of experienced gardeners, you can achieve good yields when the tree grows up.
The yield of the “Bashkir handsome” depends on the conditions where it was planted. Despite the fact that the variety itself is quite unpretentious, it is desirable to provide it with comfortable conditions for growth as much as possible.
When growing this apple tree, gardeners are advised to take into account a number of nuances.
First you need to remember that young seedlings do not like cold strong winds. For this reason, it is advisable to plant a tree in a place where the wind will not blow much from the north side. Of course, the installation of additional shelters will be a big plus. You can plant an apple tree between low buildings.
It should be noted that the variety “Bashkir handsome” during active growth first of all forms a powerful root system. Therefore, it is not advisable to plant a tree in a place where groundwater passes high to the surface. Otherwise, the root system will begin to rot underground, as the roots can reach more than 4 meters deep. In addition, the owners will water the apple tree themselves. If most of the rhizome rots, the tree may die.
Before planting this variety, carefully inspect the seedling. If there are dried or damaged processes on the root, then they will need to be removed. A hole is dug about 30 centimeters deep. Before placing the tree in the ground, straighten the roots so that they are not tangled. Put it in the hole and evenly cover it with earth. Try to make sure that the root collar that comes out on the trunk peeks out a little (do not bury it completely). Leave a couple of centimeters. The soil must be compacted, but lightly compacted so as not to damage the rhizome.
A hole with a small shaft is made around the apple tree. Water will be better retained when watering. It is advisable to water young seedlings well, and put a layer of mulch on top of the ground.
Thinness of care
When growing the “Bashkir handsome” it is desirable to take into account some subtleties in the care. The tree must be provided with enough water and nutrients.
When the soil around the apple tree becomes clogged, it must be periodically loosened. The rhizome also needs access to oxygen, besides, it will be much easier for water to penetrate deep into the earth. It is enough to dig up the top layer (about 10 centimeters). In the early years, while the tree is growing stronger, it is advisable to periodically pull out weeds near the holes.
For care, fertilizing must be applied to the soil. For these purposes, you can use eggshells, rotted grass or food waste, wood ash. These components are poured into the hole, then the soil is loosened and water is poured. From above, you can throw dry grass so that it does not allow the earth to dry out.
If the apple tree has enough nutrients, then this can be seen by the color of the leaves, and as a result, the fruits. The color of the apples will be bright and saturated.
It is not recommended to allow the branches to thicken, otherwise this will lead to a decrease in yield. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically prune extra branches, on which there are few buds, if signs of disease appear or they begin to dry out. Removing old branches will increase the nutrition of young ones, which is very important for increasing the yield.
Harvesting
The apple tree variety “Bashkir handsome” is mid-season, so harvesting can be carried out in late August or early September. Consumer maturity of fruits occurs 7 days after harvest.
Remove apples carefully so as not to damage the abalone fruit – the basis of the future harvest – and the fruits themselves. Grasp the apple with your hand from below, resting with the tip of your index finger on the place where the stalk is attached to the twig, slightly lift it up and, turning slightly along the radius, tear it off.
Apples are best picked in the morning so that they have time to cool overnight. Take them to a cold, dark room immediately. If the fruits are wet from dew or rain, dry them under a canopy, but do not wipe them so as not to destroy the natural wax coating necessary for storage.
Diseases and pests
“Bashkir handsome” has an average resistance to diseases and pests. Therefore, as a preventive measure, after the appearance of the ovary on the tree, it is desirable to treat the apple tree with chemicals.
Video “Growing”
From the video you will learn how to properly grow an apple tree in order to get a good result.
