At the end of summer, apple season begins. Fruits are among those crops that grow well in any region of Russia. One of the popular apple tree varieties is Barrel. This variety gives a good harvest and is easy to care for.
Description of the variety
Apple trees of the Bochonok variety were bred by breeders from Chelyabinsk. Barrels were born due to the crossing of the Borovinka and Uralskoe Rebristoe varieties. The main characteristic of this variety is resistance to severe frosts. The apple tree is a tree with early fruit ripening.Anise Sverdlovsky is suitable as a pollinator tree for the Barrel. To increase productivity, it is recommended to plant seedlings nearby.
The Barrel apple tree has many advantages compared to other varieties. The apple tree has tasty fruits and high productivity. The plant will bear fruit almost throughout the summer.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Barrel variety has advantages and disadvantages of cultivation.
Advantages of the apple tree:
- frost resistance;
- productivity;
- sweet apples;
- resistance to diseases and harmful insects.
The disadvantages include the fact that after harvesting the fruits are not stored for a long time. They should be eaten immediately or used for cooking. Ripe apples have a pleasant dessert taste. In addition, apples have a high tasting rating. Out of 5 points it is 4.6.
Characteristics
The variety has a stable yield throughout the entire fruiting period. Bochonka apples are distinguished by sweet, juicy fruits that are good to eat fresh. With proper care and prevention of diseases and insects, the apple tree will delight you with delicious fruit for a long time.
Dimensions of an adult tree
Adult apple trees of this variety are medium in size. The trunk height reaches from 4 m to 4.5 m. Rarely trees grow up to 5 m. It is problematic to care for such trees. Although they are not tall, the upper branches are difficult to handle.
The crown of the tree is not dense, it has a pyramidal shape. Branches of medium length.
You can reduce the height of a tree if you shape it regularly. Trim the top branches to prevent the apple tree from growing tall. By shaping the crown, the tree can be made compact. In addition, the procedure will make harvesting easier.
Annual growth
During one season, the natural growth of tree branches is approximately 40-60 cm. If the tree is sick or insects begin to appear on it, the annual growth decreases.
In some cases, there is an increase in shoots. But if the shoots did not have time to fully form before the onset of autumn cold, then most likely they will die due to winter frosts. Depending on how severe the frosts will be in winter.
Frequency of fruiting
Active fruiting begins in the 4-5th year after planting the seedling in open ground. Until this moment, the apple tree may bloom in the spring, but there will be no harvest from this. Maybe just a couple of apples. But after reaching four years of age, the tree bears fruit annually. Moreover, the yield always remains high.
To increase productivity, apple trees are shaped annually by pruning old and weak branches. It is also necessary to introduce mineral fertilizers and organic matter into the soil.
Productivity
Productivity depends on climatic conditions and the weather that happened in the year. It is worth noting that Barrel produces an average harvest compared to late varieties. But mid-early varieties, unlike late ones, are not intended for long-term storage, which is why the yield of the Bochonok variety is lower.
Frost resistance
The tree tolerates winter frosts well. Therefore, Barrel is suitable for growing in the regions of Siberia and the Urals. In addition, the apple tree tolerates lower temperatures at night.
It is worth noting that in severe frosts the tree may develop frost holes. But due to its high ability to recover, the tree quickly regenerates from damage.The tree spends virtually no energy on restoration in the spring, so frost damage does not negatively affect the growth and formation of buds.
Disease resistance
The Barrel apple tree variety is characterized by average resistance to diseases and insects. The main danger to the tree is scab. Therefore, in order to prevent an epidemic of the disease, you need to regularly inspect the tree and take action at the first signs of damage. The same goes for pests. Despite the fact that the apple tree has relatively good immunity, it is often attacked by harmful insects.
In what regions can it be grown?
Due to its ability to withstand severe winter frosts, the Bochonok apple tree can be grown in any region, even in northern latitudes. First of all, the Urals are considered the most favorable region for growth, since the variety itself was bred in this area.
