The apricot variety Pogremok was specially bred to grow in temperate climates. Refers to self-fertile. The seed is loose in the fruit and rattles like a rattle when shaken. Because of this feature, apricot acquired its interesting name. The fruit tree takes root well in cold climate zones and produces a good harvest under unfavorable conditions.
Description of the variety
Rattle belongs to the mid-late varieties.Depending on climatic conditions, fruits ripen at different times. In hot summers, the harvest is harvested at the end of July, in cold summers - in September.
Description of the variety:
- the height of the tree is no more than 4 meters, so the plant is classified as medium-sized;
- crown spherical, sparse;
- buds of average winter hardiness;
- fruit weight 50 g;
- good transportability of the crop;
- the pulp is orange, dense, sweet;
- self-fertile variety;
- tolerates drought and frost well;
- high-yielding;
- long shelf life of fruits.
Increase shelf life of apricots can be done by wrapping each copy in paper. The procedure will help stop the penetration of substances from spoiled fruits to whole ones. The variety Pogremok is undemanding to the soil. The plant is grown on any soil.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits include:
- high taste of apricots;
- self-fertility of the variety;
- stable large fruits;
- high and constant yield;
- winter hardiness;
- high drought resistance;
- universal use of crops;
- excellent transportability.
Flaws:
- long period of entry into fruiting;
- predisposition to fungal diseases.
Newly planted seedlings and young trees require shelter in regions with harsh winters, as they do not have good frost resistance.
Characteristics
Thanks to its medium height and unthickened crown, the plant looks compact and decorative. A large number of apricots ripen on each branch, so it is necessary to put supports under them.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness not only of the tree, but also of the flower buds. Apricot is resistant to drought and tolerates lack of moisture without serious consequences.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening time
The variety is self-fertile, so pollinators are not required.The plant begins to bloom in May. The fruits ripen under favorable climatic conditions in the last week of July.
Productivity and fruiting
Summer residents will be able to enjoy the first fruits in the 5th year after planting; some specimens begin to bear fruit in the 4th year. It is recommended to remove apricots from the tree immediately after reaching technical maturity, without allowing the fruits to fall off. Every year the variety produces a bountiful harvest.
Resistance to diseases and pests
Resistance to diseases and pests is average. High humidity provokes the development of cluster sporiosis on fruits and foliage.
Features of planting and care
Seedlings take root equally well in autumn and spring. When planting, follow the recommendations:
- The pit is prepared three weeks before planting. Since apricot has a powerful root system, capable of pushing the plant to the surface over time, they dig about a meter deep.
- The soil is mixed with mineral and organic substances and the seedling is poured into the prepared hole.
- A metal rod is inserted into the center of the recess to support the plant.
- The root collar should rise 7 centimeters above the soil surface.
- The planted seedling is tied to a support and watered abundantly.
- The landing site is chosen to be illuminated, dry and protected from cold winds.
After planting, it is necessary to inspect the seedling and trim off damaged branches.
Apricot care includes:
- pest protection;
- carrying out preventive measures against tree diseases;
- watering, water for the first time before the inflorescences appear, then after the flowers fall and 2 weeks before harvesting the fruits;
- formation and pruning of the crown, actively growing branches are cut off in the spring, and dry ones are removed in the fall, each cut is treated with garden varnish;
- shelter from frost;
- feeding, mineral fertilizers are fed in the spring, mullein in the fall, and phosphorus-potassium substances in the summer.
To prevent the branches from breaking due to snow in winter, they are tied with a strong rope in the fall.
Disease and pest control
Preventive treatment is an effective control method. By spending a minimum of time on preventive measures, you will not have to fight widespread diseases and pests for a long time.
Prevention:
- The fight against insects begins in early spring by installing a trap belt. It helps to effectively prevent their invasion, since in the first warm days the pests begin to climb up the trunk in search of food.
- Insecticides are also used for control, which quickly rid the plant of insects. It is prohibited to process a flowering tree. Treated flowers will not set fruit.
- A shelter helps protect against small rodents in winter. The trunk is wrapped in burlap or covered with spruce branches.
- To ensure plant resistance to diseases and poor climatic conditions in the spring, apricots are treated with a Zircon solution.
Regular removal of excess shoots and root growth helps to avoid the occurrence of diseases. It is also necessary to promptly collect and destroy fallen leaves, in which pathogenic bacteria and pests breed.
