Description of the apricot variety Saratov Ruby, characteristics and pollinators
Apricot from the new patented varieties called Saratov Ruby is a guarantee of a bountiful harvest every year. Special attention to the novelty on the part of gardeners and farms is provided by its high frost resistance and good disease resistance. The Saratov ruby can be found in the garden of an amateur and a large agricultural enterprise.
The history of the appearance of the variety
It is intended for cultivation in the southern regions of Russia and in the Middle Belt, where the climate is quite changeable. It was bred and patented by a breeder from Saratov, A.M. Golubev. by crossing such elite varieties as Handsome and Pharaoh.
In 2012, the Saratov Ruby began its "march" across the Volga regions.
Description
In the Middle and Lower Volga regions, the apricot variety Saratov Ruby reaches its maximum yield. In other regions, he has not yet completed tests in the appropriate climatic conditions.
According to the description of the variety, this culture is from the mid-early. By mid-July, the fruits reach ripeness and now they can be eaten fresh, dried and preserved in any known way.
And according to the tasters, their taste is 4.4-4.5 points. Apricots are perfectly transported, they do not crack even with high humidity, and in a cold room, where the temperature is about +5 ° C, they remain up to 2 months.
Characteristic
The Saratov Rubin variety is characterized by excellent taste and attractiveness of its fruits.
Drought resistance, winter hardiness
It is believed that this variety is quite frost-hardy and overwinters when the temperature drops even below -36 ° C. Remarkably, both the wood of the tree and flower buds resist frost. This is a big plus for the North of Russia. In addition, apricots have a long dormant period.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening times
Saratov ruby is a self-fertile variety. Many other varieties of apricots can become pollinators for him.
Any of the properties can become essential when choosing:
- frost resistance;
- taste;
- reliability.
These can be varieties such as:
- Gourmet;
- Manitoba;
- Dessert Golubeva;
- Generous and others.
Productivity, fruiting
If the plant is grafted correctly, then it will begin to bear fruit early - already 2-3 years after planting. The yield of the variety is average - up to 338 centners per hectare, but the tree bears fruit annually without interruption. Apricot will require rationing of the crop.
Too many ovaries form, which threatens to chop the fruit. In addition, with strong gusts of wind, they will begin to crumble before reaching full maturity. It is enough to competently carry out the procedure to avoid such problems.
Disease and pest resistance
The resistance of this fruit crop to fungal diseases is one of the clear advantages of this variety. The tree is extremely rarely attacked by moniliosis, fruit rot, and clasterosporium. But if this happens, the apricot is in real danger. Prevention provides some protection against the spread of any of these diseases.
For this variety, the prophylactic spraying scheme is even well developed. The first treatment with copper sulfate or Bordeaux liquid, and at the same time with Zircon, aimed at increasing immunity, should take place in early spring, until the buds begin to bloom, the last - in the fall, when the last leaves fall.
And yet no one is immune from disease. If something like that happened, and the tree got sick, all methods of struggle are good. Even if there are no obvious signs of the disease, and the fruits only crumble on the tree, for no apparent reason, you cannot do without chemicals. Otherwise, the diseased tree will be quickly overcome by pests, such as the plum moth, fruit moth or plum pollinated aphid.
Pros and cons of the variety
The undoubted advantages of the Saratov ruby include:
- annual fruiting;
- stable yield;
- resistance to fungal diseases;
- great fruit taste;
- transportability.
If we talk about the minuses, these are the need for pollinating apricots and rationing of the crop. Although many gardeners are unlikely to consider this a disadvantage.
Landing features
The rules for planting this tree are simple and, by observing them, you can count on the development of a healthy tree. Location and ground. Yes, the ability of the Saratov ruby to survive in severe frosts is an established fact. But you still need to plant it in a sunny place, just not in the southern part of the garden. It is not at all necessary that the kidneys wake up ahead of time.
No flooded lowlands or wetlands to keep water from stagnating in the roots. And be sure to provide shelter for the tree from the north winds. And then you will get large sweet fruits.
This variety is unpretentious, only light, air- and moisture-conducting soils are preferable. Apricot does not like acidic soil. Apricot Saratov ruby in a short period of its existence managed to find numerous admirers. There were many gardeners from among amateurs and professionals who have already appreciated the frost resistance and annual yields of this fruit crop with delicious apricots.
