Description of the Sibiryak Baikalova apricot variety, fruiting characteristics and cultivation characteristics

Gardeners are pleased with the fruiting of the Sibiryak Baikalova apricot. The frost-resistant tree produces a harvest of sweet apricots. The tasting rating of the fruit is 4.8 out of 5 possible. At the same time, the variety is unpretentious: minimal care is required from the gardener.

Description and characteristics of the variety

This variety can easily withstand even prolonged negative temperatures. Gardeners are getting a fruit harvest after a long, cold winter. Even alternating frosts and thaws does not affect the formation of ovaries. Description of the variety:

• tall variety (grows up to 3-3.5 m);
• spherical crown (up to 4 m in diameter);
• bark brown, thick;
• young shoots are reddish;
• flowers are white and pink;
• the leaf is rounded with a serrated edge;
• branches are straight, strong;
• Fruiting occurs in the 3rd year of life in the garden;
• the harvest is formed on 2-3-year-old branches;
• The variety is self-sterile (pollinator plants are required).

Apricot Sibiryak Baikalova yields up to 25 kg of berries per tree. Characteristics of apricots:

• maximum fetal weight 35 g;
• apricot shape is elongated;
• the skin is dense, pubescent;
• orange apricot;
• on the sunny side the berry forms a pink blush;
• the pulp is juicy, orange;
• The seed of a ripe fruit is easily separated;
• The taste is excellent - sweet.

The size of the harvest is affected by seasonal weather conditions.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The Baikalova apricot is loved by gardeners. They note the value of the variety:

1. Even a frozen tree quickly recovers: new shoots grow.
2. The bark can withstand frosts down to -40 degrees Celsius: frost breaks do not occur.
3. The variety is not prone to crown overgrowth: formative pruning is carried out no more than once every 2 years.
4. The fruits have a tasting rating of 4.8 out of 5. The berries are juicy and sweet.
5. Apricots have a universal purpose: they are good in compotes, marmalade, jam or fresh.
6. The fruits are perfectly transported and stored. In a cool, ventilated cellar they do not spoil for 2-3 weeks.

But the variety is not without its drawbacks. Gardeners notice:

• poor resistance to diseases and pests;
• self-sterility (requires joint planting with Altai or Abakan);
• freezing of fruit buds;
• dependence of the harvest on weather conditions.

Siberian Baikalov is chosen for planting by gardeners who will spare no effort in fighting diseases and pests. In this case, the tree will thank them with a good harvest.

Landing rules

The variety pleases with consistently high yields. But the gardener must also try to provide the tree with optimal living conditions in the garden. Things to take care of:

1. It is very important to choose the right landing site. Baikalova's Siberian takes root well in areas protected from cold winds. It is recommended to plant apricots near the southern walls of garden buildings. These places are protected from cold eastern and northern winds.
2. The second aspect is soil preparation. For successful fruiting, Sibiryak Baikalova requires loose, fertile soil with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. On acidic soils, it is recommended to carry out liming before planting. Heavy clay soils should be sanded (a bucket of coarse sand per 1 square meter should be added for digging).
3. It is necessary to prepare the landing hole in advance. Its size: 70 cm x 70 cm x 70 cm. The soil is removed and neatly folded next to the hole. It is then mixed with mature organic matter and mineral complex and returned to its place. It is recommended to prepare the hole in the spring for planned autumn planting and in the fall for spring planting.
4. The gardener must take into account the level of groundwater. They must be deeper than 3 m.

Sometimes a seedling is purchased too late: the gardener does not have time to prepare the place for planting. In this case, it is recommended to bury the young tree in a trench. This way the apricot will survive the time before placement.

Care

Siberian Baikalova needs proper care. It is recommended to follow the rules:

1. The tree does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil. But he cannot provide himself with water. The tree trunk should be moistened once every 2 weeks (in the absence of precipitation).
2. The tree requires regular feeding.It is optimal to apply mineral complexes in spring and autumn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Mature organic matter is introduced only in early spring.
3. The variety requires preparatory measures before the onset of cold weather. It is recommended: carry out water-recharging irrigation, cover the tree trunk circle with spruce or pine spruce branches, tie the trunk with burlap or synthetic mesh to prevent gnawing.
4. In winter, you should regularly trample the snow around the tree. This event will destroy rodent burrows.
5. In February, the trunks of young trees should be tied with white non-woven material. This measure will protect the delicate bark from sunburn.

Simple measures will help the tree survive an unfavorable period.

Diseases and pests

Baikal's Siberian is easily affected by pests. Codling moths and sawflies feast on the juicy fruits. Aphids parasitize the leaves. At the first sign of pests, it is recommended to spray the tree with an insecticide solution.

The variety often suffers from moniliosis, hole spot and fruit rot. Treatment with copper-containing preparations and urea solution helps protect against misfortunes.