Fig Sabrucia

Figs Sabrucia Pink – one of the types of tropical plants that can grow and bear fruit in Our Country. The variety was bred by the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and is the second most common on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. Subject to the peculiarities of growing and proper preparation of figs for winter, useful exotic fruits can be obtained in your own garden in the Crimea, in the Kuban, on the Black Sea coast.

Description of fig Sabrucia Pink

Figs have many names originating from different languages: fig, fig tree, wine berry. The fruits are sold and consumed fresh, dried, processed as a valuable food product and an element of traditional medicine.

Fig Sabrucia Pink, depending on the method of formation, can be a small tree with a columnar, cup-shaped crown or a shrub. Under favorable conditions, the plant lives up to 300 years, without losing the ability to bear fruit.

The strong root system of an adult Sabrucia bush penetrates to a depth of 2,5 m, while actively developing all layers of the soil and requires regular watering. The shoots of figs are actively formed, which, without pruning, leads to a thickening of the crown.

The variety belongs to early maturing. The first wave of the Sabrucia pink fig harvest, depending on the climate, ripens from June to August. The second fruiting occurs in late autumn. On the territory of Our Country, where the climate allows the cultivation of a fig tree in the open field, part of the unripe crop remains to winter.

The fruits of Sabrucia Rosa, like all figs, are shoot thickenings (syconia), resembling vessels with thick walls and juicy pulp with numerous round seeds inside.

Characteristics of the fruits of figs Sabutia Pink:

• rounded or pear-shaped;
• brown skin with a reddish tint;
• soft pink juicy pulp;
• dessert taste with a predominance of sugars;
• weight of fruits from 100 to 150 g.

The variety Sabrucia Rose is partially self-fertile and produces abundant crops without pollination. The entry into fruiting in young plants occurs 2 years after planting. The fig variety of domestic selection is characterized by good frost resistance and is able to survive cold temperatures down to -18 ° C.

Pros and cons of the variety

Fig Sabrucia Pink according to the description and photo is an attractive fruit crop, both for single plantings and for commercial cultivation. Reviews from experienced gardeners highlight the following advantages of the variety:

1. Large, beautiful fruits.
2. Delicate dessert taste.
3. Versatility in application.
4. Transportability and keeping quality.
5. Ease of vegetative propagation.
6. Resistant to typical garden diseases and pests.
7. Possibility of cultivation on poor, stony soils, slopes with a large slope.

The disadvantages of the culture include the difficulty of obtaining two crops, the need for a heated greenhouse for growing Sabrucia Pink in the middle lane. For all its unpretentiousness, heat-loving figs require careful preparation for winter.

Growing Sabrucia Pink

The tropical plant has several features that must be observed for growing an exotic fig tree in a temperate climate.

Rules of landing

Propagation of figs by seeds is practiced by professional breeders and specialized nurseries. A varietal seedling of Sabrucia, purchased from a trusted manufacturer, takes root easily and quickly forms a dense crown.

In the process of pruning bushes, cuttings are harvested from annual shoots that take root well. It is easy to propagate Sabrucia figs by layering or by planting young root shoots. In this case, they act similarly to the reproduction of currants.

A place for planting a seedling of Sabrucia Pink is chosen in the most illuminated place of the site. Southern slopes or places covered from the north by a small barrier (fence, wall) are preferred. The composition of the soil, its acidity and nutritional value do not play a decisive role in the survival rate of the Rose Sabrucia seedling. It is important to ensure regular moistening of the roots, without bays and prolonged wetting of the root.

The seat is prepared, commensurate with the volume of the roots of young figs. The substrate taken out of the pit is mixed with organic fertilizers and sand. Next steps for planting figs:

1. The soil is poured out in a slide in the center of the hole.
2. A seedling is installed on a mound, the roots are straightened.
3. Gradually add the soil mixture, lightly tamping each layer.
4. Plentifully water the plantings and wait for the complete subsidence of the earth.
5. As a result, the root neck of the fig seedling should remain above ground level.
6. Mass plantings can be made in small trenches, which will make it easy to cover the plants for the winter.

In the middle lane, Sabrucia Pink figs are planted obliquely, maintaining an angle to the ground up to 40 °. Cut off all the stems at a height of 20 cm, leaving only a few branches. Already the second season gives an increase in fruit-bearing shoots.

Watering and top dressing

The unpretentiousness of figs to the composition of the soil is manifested in subtropical and tropical latitudes. This allows the trees to take root on rocks, steep cliffs and bear abundant fruit without special care. In temperate climates, the plant needs more attention: fertilizing, watering, careful shaping.

The deep roots of an adult plant provide the Sabrucia pink fig with survival during droughts and save from freezing. In the upper layers of the soil there is also an extensive system of root shoots. Timely moistening of Sabrucia significantly enhances the nutrition of the fig tree, increases the yield of the crop.

Watering is done as needed, making sure that the topsoil does not dry out completely. Figs respond well to mulching. This procedure not only retains moisture, but also ensures that the soil is kept in a loose state.

Deep and frequent loosening around young trees is impossible without damaging the surface roots. Therefore, for Pink Sabrucia, mulching of tree trunks with loose mowed grass is recommended.

Planting figs is fertilized monthly according to the following rules:

1. In spring – nitrogen and potassium-phosphorus compositions.
2. During the growing season – mulching with humus with the addition of superphosphate and potassium salt.
3. To enhance the formation of the ovary – foliar spraying with complex mineral compounds.
4. After the first harvest – re-fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers.

Sabrucia figs respond well to pollination with wood ash, spraying it with solutions, which is both fertilizer and disease prevention.

Trimming

In temperate climates, Pink Subruce is formed in several ways:

• in the form of small trees with a cup-shaped sparse crown;
• as bushes with one or more trunks, in the likeness of vines;
• in the form of a fan, with stems up to 2 m in height.

The fan method of forming a bush is most convenient in regions with cold winters. Such trunks are easier to tie and lay on the ground without damaging them.

The main rule for pruning Pink Subrucia for any type of crown is to provide the figs with maximum light and ventilation. When removing all thickening growths growing inside the crown, pay attention to the fact that the first crop is laid on last year’s branches, and the second on fresh shoots of this season.

Basic principles of pruning figs:

1. Work on pruning and shaping is carried out after the leaves fall or in the spring before the start of active sap flow.
2. It is advisable to treat with garden pitch not only sections of a large area, but also minor damage. Fig wounds heal slowly, which can weaken the bush.
3. Young branches of Sabrucia Pink, left for fruiting, pinch when they reach 0,5 m in length. This stimulates the development of lateral fruitful shoots.
4. To obtain a tall tree in perspective, the first pruning of the fig is done at a height of 1 m, to form a compact plant, the central trunk is cut, leaving 50 cm.

In the first years, the desired crown shape is created, removing all excess growth. In plants 3-5 years old, lateral strong shoots are shortened by a third. Thickened figs lose in productivity, and good lighting contributes to the formation of ovaries. Therefore, sanitary pruning is required every year. The formation of an adult plant of Pink Sabrucia is not required.

Preparation for winter

The conditions of a temperate climate in the warm season are quite consistent with the requirements of the tropical Pink Sabrucia. For frosts, figs need to be prepared. When carrying out pre-winter work, it is important to take into account the peculiarities of the local climate:

1. If sub-zero temperatures prevail in winter, often falling below the critical level for Sabrucia Pink – 18 ° C, then solid shelters are prepared. They use wooden shields, roofing material, and trunks are highly spudded.
2. In mild but frosty winters, it is enough to tie the fig branches together and wrap the plant with several layers of non-woven garden material. The soil in the trunk circle is mulched with a layer of up to 10 cm.
3. The cold season with a predominance of positive temperatures and rare frosts does not require special conditions for overwintering figs. It is enough to wrap the plant with breathable garden material. A well-covered plant in such a climate can dry out completely.

Shelter of Sabrucia Pink from frost:

• carefully bend the branches to the ground and pin;
• lay plant material (leaves, needles, sawdust);
• cover on top with a layer of earth about 15 cm;
• arrange shelter with breathable material or wooden shields.

Before arranging Pink Sabrucia for the winter, all trunks are treated with lime or a solution of copper sulfate (1%). Spray the trench and covering mass with the same composition.

Harvesting

Sabrucia Pink refers to varieties of figs with a medium-early fruit ripening period. The first figs are removed from the bushes 80 days after the start of the growing season. Under optimal conditions, figs are capable of fruiting twice a year. The first harvest of Pink Sabrucia is harvested from June to August, the second wave can begin in August, September and last until stable cold weather.

The fruiting period of Sabrucia Pink is extended and ranges from 30 to 60 days. Ripe figs are harvested regularly, once every few days. It can be difficult for an inexperienced gardener to determine the ripeness of fruits and harvest them on time.

Signs of a mature Sabrucia fig:

1. The figs have doubled in size.
2. The color of the fig became rich and bright.
3. Small drops of nectar appeared on the peel.

It is important to remove the ripe fruits of Sabrucia Pink in time – after 3 days they begin to wither. The shelf life of overripe figs is significantly reduced. Dried fruits on the branches are harvested for the manufacture of dried fruits.

Diseases and pests

A few years ago, planting figs in a temperate climate did not hurt anything, local pests did not pay attention to them. Preventive treatments of Pink Sabrucia were carried out in conjunction with other horticultural crops, traditional means (for example, copper sulphate solutions).

As the figs adapted to local conditions, gardeners began to note cases of Sabrucia Rose affected by insects and some diseases.

Such infections and pests can harm the plant:

• coral spotting – fungal infection;
• bacteriosis – infection with various dangerous bacteria;
• white leafhopper, aphid, spider mite.

At the first signs of disease, figs should be treated with fungicides, insecticides, or complex chemicals, respectively. All affected plant parts are carefully removed from the bushes and burned outside the site.

Conclusion

Fig Sabrucia Rosea is a good example of adapting a valuable tropical plant to conditions with cold winters. Thanks to the work of domestic breeders, tasty and healthy fruits can be grown in a variety of conditions. Sabrucia Pink today can be seen on the entire Black Sea coast of Our Country, in the Crimea, in the Kuban, in the Caucasus mountains. The fig variety spreads further north, where it is cultivated as a greenhouse and hothouse culture.